The Cork Grove

Vinho Regional Ribatejo (now just 'Tejo')

 

This excellent range of wines is produced at Quinta do Casal Branco on the banks of the river Tagus. 

 

 

The reds are based on Castelao, which is Portugal's most planted grape variety (widely known by its nickname 'periquita'), and is excellent for blending.  Imagine Gamay in all its guises in Beaujolais - from Nouveau to single village Fleurie, and you get the idea.  Five different blends of red are produced.  They are more or less 70% castelao, with another, single variety, added......

 

reds 

 

Castelao & Shiraz

 

Castelao & Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Castelao & Merlot

 

Castelao & Touriga Nacional

 

Castelao & Alicante Bouchet

 

and a white wine based on Fernao Pires, with a generous dollop of Sauvignon blanc

 

Fernao Pires & Sauvignon Blanc white