Alianca Casal Mendes Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2022
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, spicy Thai curry, light summer salads
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos and later transformed into Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, this illustrious estate is headquartered in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão on the Península de Setúbal. Owned by the Berardo family, the company has expanded across Portugal's premier wine-growing regions, including the Douro, Dão, Bairrada, and Alentejo, seamlessly integrating historic heritage with cutting-edge viticulture and extensive art collections. Bacalhôa is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing landmark varietal bottlings and producing revered classics such as the legendary Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon and centuries-old traditions of fortified Moscatel de Setúbal. Their comprehensive portfolio spans exceptional dry reds, whites, rosés, and historic fortified wines that capture the authentic terroir and elegance of Portugal.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Baga, Rufete
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
10.5%