Quinta de Chocapalha Castelao 2015 Bottle:12 the genetic mother of the

the genetic mother of the blue agave

Scala's name became Maria Branca through marriage

“experimented with a handful of samples that had arrived on my desk

Christophe Pacalet's Chénas bottling

Waaaaaay too good to ‘bulk out’

Quinta de Chocapalha Castelao 2015 Bottle:12 the genetic mother of theCastelo, one of Portugal's most famed and widely planted varieties, is known for its beautiful, fruit character. Quinta de Chocapalha's interpretation of this varietal is a stunning example. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak for 12 months, this Castelo retains its fresh fruit essence long after its 6 month of refinement in bottle. Tasting Notes Quinta de Chocapalha Castelo is a radiant purple in color with an alluring nose of fresh