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A juicy, plummy and vanilla wine, soft and easy-drinking.
THIS WINE IS PART OF OUR ESSENTIAL RANGE.
THESE WINES ARE SOLD IN MULTIPLES OF 6 ONLY.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Portugal
Peninsula de Setubal
Peninsula de Setubal
Cintila
Castelão
Red Wine
Jaime Quendera
Screwcap
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Cintila is made at the Cooperativa Santo Isidro de Pegoes, founded in 1958. The cooperative is made up of 140 winegrowers and has access to over 1,100 hectares of vineyard located in the Terras do Sado area of the Setubal Peninsula. This coastal area benefits from mineral-rich sandy soils and cooling Atlantic winds. Santo Isidro de Pegoes is one of the most forward thinking cooperatives in Portugal and their chief winemaker, Jaime Quendera one of Portugal’s most respected winemakers. Cintila, which means “shine” or “sparkle” is a dazzling range of fruit-driven wines which represent excellent value-for-money.
THE VINTAGE:
In 2023, good weather conditions allowed all the phenological states to occur within the normal ranges and the grapes reached good maturity levels with balanced acidity and sugar. The harvest took place at the end of August and into September and the resulting wines are beautifully balanced and express good varietal character.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The Pegões vineyard is located between two Nature Reserves: the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest. To the east are the Arrabida hills and to the west the Alentejo province’s clays. The unique soil here is named “Pliocenico de Pegões”. It is a sandy soil formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is this Mediterranean climate and soil combination that creates this unique Pegões terroir.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were harvested when they reached maturity; and sorted. Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures, followed by a long maceration to extract the desired levels of colour, flavour and tannins to impart structure. This wine was made in an unoaked style in order to retain the purity of juicy fruit and aromatics in this easy-drinking style.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
A juicy, raspberry and violet scented wine made from the Castelão grape. Red berries prevail on the palate while young, with spicy nuances developing with age, this is deliciously soft and easy-drinking.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Castelão 100%.
PLEASE NOTE: The technical information provided for this wine is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. The information and bottle image may be subject to change according to vintage.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Cintila is made at the Cooperativa Santo Isidro de Pegoes, founded in 1958. The cooperative is made up of 140 winegrowers and has access to over 1,100 hectares of vineyard located in the Terras do Sado area of the Setubal Peninsula. This coastal area benefits from mineral-rich sandy soils and cooling Atlantic winds. Santo Isidro de Pegoes is one of the most forward thinking cooperatives in Portugal and their chief winemaker, Jaime Quendera one of Portugal’s most respected winemakers. Cintila, which means “shine” or “sparkle” is a dazzling range of fruit-driven wines which represent excellent value-for-money.
THE VINTAGE:
In 2023, good weather conditions allowed all the phenological states to occur within the normal ranges and the grapes reached good maturity levels with balanced acidity and sugar. The harvest took place at the end of August and into September and the resulting wines are beautifully balanced and express good varietal character.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The Pegões vineyard is located between two Nature Reserves: the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest. To the east are the Arrabida hills and to the west the Alentejo province’s clays. The unique soil here is named “Pliocenico de Pegões”. It is a sandy soil formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is this Mediterranean climate and soil combination that creates this unique Pegões terroir.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were harvested when they reached maturity; and sorted. Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures, followed by a long maceration to extract the desired levels of colour, flavour and tannins to impart structure. This wine was made in an unoaked style in order to retain the purity of juicy fruit and aromatics in this easy-drinking style.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
A juicy, raspberry and violet scented wine made from the Castelão grape. Red berries prevail on the palate while young, with spicy nuances developing with age, this is deliciously soft and easy-drinking.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Castelão 100%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Peninsula de Setubal |
| Sub-region | Peninsula de Setubal |
| Producer / Winery | Cintila |
| Winemaker | Jaime Quendera |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Castelão |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 10% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | B |
| Residual Sugar | 3 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Screwcap |
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£7.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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