Catarina Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, grilled red meats, medium-cured cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Catarina Tinto is a tribute to the rich historical tapestry of the Pen nsula de Set bal and pays homage to Dona Catarina de Bragana, the Portuguese princess who became Queen of England. Grown in the region's distinctive clay-limestone and sandy soils, this red wine benefits from a Mediterranean climate tempered by cool Atlantic breezes. The winemaking process combines traditional fermentation with partial aging in French oak barrels, creating a harmonious balance between vibrant fruit and subtle oak complexity. It beautifully showcases the regional synergy between the structured, traditional Castelo grape and the deep, intense character of Alicante Bouschet and Syrah.
🍾 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
Castelo, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%