Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged hard cheeses
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Hailing from the historic Peninsula de Setúbal, Bacalhôa's Cabernet Sauvignon is deeply tied to the pioneering spirit of the estate, which introduced this classic French variety to Portuguese soils in the 1970s. Grown on the clay-limestone slopes of the Arrábida hills, the vines benefit from a unique microclimate tempered by cool Atlantic breezes. This terroir imparts a distinctive mineral edge and structured elegance to the wine. Historically, the estate itself dates back to the 15th century, once serving as a royal leisure estate, and this sense of heritage is reflected in the wine's classic, age-worthy profile, which is traditionally matured in French oak barrels to develop complex notes of dark berries, cedar, and spice.
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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.