Palacio da Bacalhoa
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release.
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Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
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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.
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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.