Santo Isidro de Pegoes 2009

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Our Price:  £6.20Earn 6 Loyalty Points Bottle or Case:    Single Bottle:  £6.20  Case of 6:  £37.20  Case of 12:  £74.40 Producer:  Santo Isidro de Pegoes Grape Varieties:  100% Castelao (Periquita) Optimum Drinking:  Within 3 years Wine Style:  Full bodied red wine Alcohol by Volume:  13% Country:  Portugal Availability:

Santo Isidro was founded in 1958, after the Portuguese government granted winegrowers land in the small village of Pegoes. The winery covers a total of 900 hectares owned by 140 vine growers producing 70% red and 30% white. The winery and vineyards are located in Terras do Sado, the coastal region of the Setubal peninsula. This area benefits from the mineral-rich sandy soils where both international and native grape varieties can be grown.

Santo Isidro de Pegoes is one of the most forward thinking co-operatives and their chief winemaker, Jaime Quendera, is a leading wine entrepreneur in Portugal, offering advice to over 20 other wineries throughout the country. The winery boasts the most up to date equipment; a computerised, temperature controlled modern winery, with 90 stainless steel vats, pneumatic presses, 1,600 oak barrels and modern bottling lines. They produce a wide range of wines that offer excellent value for money.

Grapes: 100% Castelao (Periquita)                                                  

Viticulture and Vinification: Sandy soils. 10-20 year old vines. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats followed by long pellicular maceration.

Tasting Note: Ruby red, an intense flavour of red berries and hints of chocolate and spice. Full bodied with balanced tannins and a satisfying finish.

Serve: 16-18 ◦C. Drink with game, red meat or rich pasta dishes.