Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, hearty game stews
✨ Technical Specifications
Bacalhôa's Syrah is a masterful expression of this classic Rhône variety transplanted to the unique terroir of the Península de Setúbal. Grown in vineyards heavily influenced by the cooling Atlantic breezes from the nearby Arrábida hills and the warm Mediterranean sun, this wine benefits from clay-limestone soils that impart both structure and freshness. Bacalhôa has long been a pioneer in introducing international grape varieties to Portugal, and this single-varietal bottling showcases their expertise. The grapes are carefully harvested, destemmed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by aging in French oak barrels to integrate the bold fruit flavors with subtle, integrated oak spice. The result is a deeply colored, aromatic red that beautifully marries the grape's natural peppery character with the ripe, plush fruit typical of the Portuguese coast.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%