Berardo Reserva Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the Berardo family, who played a pivotal role in modernizing Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, the Berardo Reserva Tinto is a distinguished red wine that showcases the exceptional terroir of the Península de Setúbal. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the clay-limestone slopes of the Arrábida hills, the vineyards enjoy a Mediterranean climate tempered by cool maritime breezes. This unique microclimate allows grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining vibrant acidity. The wine is typically crafted from a blend of the region's classic Castelão alongside international noble varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Aged in French oak barrels, it develops a complex profile characterized by ripe red fruits, wild berries, subtle spices, and elegant toasted notes, embodying the estate's signature fusion of Portuguese tradition and pioneering spirit.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos, Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal has grown into one of Portugal's most significant and pioneering wine enterprises. Modernized in the 1970s and subsequently acquired by arts patron Comendador José Berardo in 1998, the group encompasses historic estates such as Quinta da Bacalhôa, Quinta do Carmo, and Caves Aliança. Spanning roughly 1,200 hectares across the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Bairrada, Dão, Douro, and Vinho Verde, the group cultivates indigenous and international varieties on diverse terroirs ranging from Setúbal's clay-limestone slopes and sandy maritime soils to Alentejo's schist-strewn plains. Viticulture is practiced sustainably under certifications like the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP). Led enologically by Francisco Antunes, Bacalhôa balances classical heritage and cellar innovation, renowned for historic benchmark cuvées including the barrel-fermented Catarina, age-worthy Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Quinta do Carmo reds and whites, traditional-method Aliança sparkling wines, and rare, concentrated Moscatel de Setúbal.
🍇 Grapes
Castelão, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
🍷 ABV
14%