Fontanário de Pegões Palmela Reserva 2007 Portugal

Country / Region : Palmela, Portugal

Year : 2007

Grape Variety :  Castelão / Cabernet Sauvignon / Touriga Nacional

Style : Full Bodied, Smooth Red

ABV : 14%

Drink By : 2021

Price : €16 to €18 RRP

The Winemakers

Pegões, established in 1958, is a modern and competitive winery recognised both in domestic and international markets. Pegões wines have been distinguished with several awards at the most important international wine contests.
ith a vineyards area of 2.200 acres, they follow a systematic strategy of modernization with the key objective of continuously improving the quality and value of their wines.

The Pegões Terroir is located between two Nature Reserves – the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest, on the east side of the Arrabida hills and on the west side of the Alentejo´s province clays. The Pegões region is unique in climate and soil conditions.

The climate is Mediterranean and the soil, named “Pliocenico de Pegões”, is sandy formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is this climate / soil combination that gives birth to the unique Pegões wines.

The Wine

Dark ruby colour. Rich aromatics. Ripe delicious tannins. A velvety wine with excellent structure. Black and red berries, Plums, Liquorice, Dried fruits, Chocolate, Spice and Vanilla. A full bodied red wine. Lovely long finish.

12 months in American and French oak barrels, followed by 2 years in bottle.

Perfect with Game, Grilled / Roasted  Meats & Cheeses

Winner of 140 International Wine Awards

Jamie Goode  “Possibly Portugals Best Co Op”

Marco de Pegões 2009 Portugal

Country / Region : Setubal, Portugal

Year : 2009

Grape Variety :  50% Castelão 50% Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon/ Alicante Bouchet

Style : Smooth, Savoury Red

ABV : 13.5%

Drink By : 2018

Price : €8 to €10 RRP

The Winemakers

Pegões, established in 1958, is a modern and competitive winery recognised both in domestic and international markets. Pegões wines have been distinguished with several awards at the most important international wine contests. With a vineyard area of 2.200 acres, they follow a systematic strategy of modernization with the key objective of continuously improving the quality and value of their wines.

The Pegões Terroir is located between two Nature Reserves – the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest, on the east side of the Arrabida hills and on the west side of the Alentejo´s province clays. The Pegões region is unique in climate and soil conditions.

The climate is Mediterranean and the soil, named “Pliocenico de Pegões”, is sandy formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is this climate / soil combination that gives birth to the unique Pegões wines.

The Wine

Beautiful ruby colour. Aromas of red berries and new oak. Evolving later into dry fruits, chocolate, spices and coffee. Soft in the mouth with very good tannins, structure and length. 4 months in French and American new oak barrels

Perfect with red meats, game and cheeses.

Winner of 140 International Wine Awards

Jamie Goode says “Possibly Portugals Best Co Op”

Fontanário de Pegões Palmela 2008 Portugal

Country / Region : Palmela, Portugal

Year : 2008

Grape Variety : 70% Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon

Style : Smooth, Fruity Red

ABV : 13.5%

Drink By : 2021

Price : €10 to €12 RRP

The Winemakers

Pegões, established in 1958, is a modern and competitive winery recognised both in domestic and international markets. Pegões wines have been distinguished with several awards at the most important international wine contests.A vineyard area of 2.200 acres, they follow a systematic strategy of modernization with the key objective of continuously improving the quality and value of their wines.

The Pegões Terroir is located between two Nature Reserves – the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest, on the east side of the Arrabida hills and on the west side of the Alentejo’s province clays. The Pegões region is unique in climate and soil conditions.

The climate is Mediterranean and the soil, named “Pliocenico de Pegões”, is sandy formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is this climate / soil combination that gives birth to the unique Pegões wines.

The Wine

Intense red berries, well combined with new oak while young, evolving into dry fruits, chocolate, spices and coffee. Soft on the palate with very good tannins and structure. Lovely length. 8 months aging in American and French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle.

Perfect with Game, Grilled / Roasted  Meats & Cheeses

Winner of 140 International Wine Awards

Jamie Goode says “Possibly Portugals Best Co Op”

Pegeos Tinto 2009

Country / Region  : Peninsula De Setubal, Portugal

Year : 2009

Grape Variety : Castelao (Periquita)

Style : Soft Fruity Red

ABV : 12.5%

RRP : €6 to €8 RRP

Drink By : 2015

The Winemakers

Pegões, established in 1958, is a modern and competitive winery recognised both in the domestic and international markets. Pegões wines have been distinguished with several awards at the most important international wine contests.

With a vineyards area of 2.200 acres, they follow a systematic strategy of modernization with the key objective of continuously improving the quality and value of their wines.

The Pegões Terroir is located between two Nature Reserves – the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest, on the east side of the Arrabida hills and on the west side of the Alentejo´s province clays. The Pegões region is unique in climate and soil conditions.

The climate is Mediterranean and the soil, named “Pliocenico de Pegões”, is sandy formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is this climate / soil combination that gives birth to the unique Pegões wines.

The Wine

A flavoursome ruby red wine made from the Castelao (Periquita) grape. Soft on the palate with suggestions of raspberries, spice and violets. Round, smooth and delicious. Lovely structure and finish. Ideal with Pizza, Pasta, Red Meats, BBQ Food, Cheeses

140 International Wine Awards (Winery)

Jamie Goode says “Possibly Portugals Best Co Op”

Stella Rosso 2008

 

 

Country / Region : Peninsula De Setubal, Portugal

Year : 2008

Grape Variety : Castelão (50%), Syrah (50%)

Style : Full, Fruity, Spicy Red

ABV : 13.5%

Drink By : 2016

RRP : €8 to €10 RRP

The Winemakers

Pegões, established in 1958, is a modern and competitive winery recognised both in domestic and international markets. Pegões wines have been distinguished with several awards at the most important international wine contests.
ith a vineyards area of 2.200 acres, they follow a systematic strategy of modernization with the key objective of continuously improving the quality and value of their wines.

The Pegões Terroir is located between two Nature Reserves – the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest, on the east side of the Arrabida hills and on the west side of the Alentejo´s province clays. The Pegões region is unique in climate and soil conditions.The climate is Mediterranean and the soil, named “Pliocenico de Pegões”, is sandy formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is this climate / soil combination that gives birth to the unique Pegões wines.

The Wine

This red wine is grown and harvested in the Pegoes region, a jurassic seabed that makes up the sun-baked plains east of Lisbon.

It is excellent with red meats, roasts and cheeses. Flavours of black cherries, spice and plums with a touch of chocolate richness and a bright grippy acidity and tannins. 6 months in American oak barrels followed by 4 months in bottle before release

Serve at room temperature. Great with BBQ Food, Red Meats, Pizza, Pasta.

Winner of 140 International Wine Awards

Jamie Goode says “Possibly Portugals Best Co Op”