Castelao
black grape variety
Synonym
Periquita (Setúbal, Portugal)
Vine
early budding
mid ripening
thick skin
prone to coulure
Wine
medium to deep colour
high acidity
high tannins
medium alcohol
full body
medium to pronounced intensity
blackcurrant, raspberry, forest floor
Regions
Algarve, Portugal
Setúbal, Portugal
Tejo, Portugal
