Palacio da Bacalhoa
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Palacio da Bacalhoa is a landmark Portuguese red that pays tribute to the magnificent 15th-century Palace of Bacalhoa, an architectural jewel once belonging to the Portuguese royal family. Located in the Peninsula de Setubal, the estate's vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate where Mediterranean warmth is tempered by cool Atlantic breezes, resting on rich clay-limestone soils. This wine represents a classic Bordeaux-style blend crafted in Portugal, combining structure, elegance, and deep historical roots. It is aged in new French oak barrels, resulting in a complex, age-worthy masterpiece adorned with notes of dark berries, spices, and well-integrated wood.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%