Alianca Casal Mendes Rose
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 2 years of release.
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Grilled seafood, spicy Thai curry, light summer salads
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Casal Mendes Rosé is one of Portugal's most iconic and globally recognized rosé wines, produced by Aliança, which is part of the Bacalhôa group. Hailing from a winemaking tradition that captured the global palate in the mid-20th century, this wine is celebrated for its vibrant pink hue, gentle effervescence, and off-dry, highly refreshing profile. It represents the historic boom of Portuguese frizzante rosés, packaged in its distinctive, curved bottle that has become a symbol of casual, convivial dining. Crafted using traditional Portuguese red grape varieties, the juice undergoes a temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve its bright, primary red fruit aromas of wild strawberries and raspberries, resulting in a classic, crowd-pleasing style that emphasizes fruitiness and crisp acidity.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.