{"product_id":"pioneiro-red-wine-vinho-regional-peninsula-de-setubal-2016","title":"Pioneiro Red Wine Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal 2016","description":"\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePioneiro Red Wine Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal is made from 60% Castelao (also known as Periquita), 30% Aragones and 10% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eAged 5 months in French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe story of this wines begun more than a century ago, with the pioneering dream of Venâncio da Costa Lima: to bring good wines to every corner of Portugal. Pioneiro wine brand was created to pay homage to his vision. \u003cbr\u003eWhat's Unique? Pioneiro (meaning “pioneer” in Portuguese) wine vintage style label pay homage to the founder’s dream, dating back to 1914. But in a relaxed, casual way, typical of this wine producer mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eIntense garnet color, complex nose with touches of ripe fruit, jam and spices, full-bodied flavor and a very balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eCastelao: as the most widely-grown red grape variety in Portugal it is still often referred to in Portuguese as \"Periquita\" or \"Joao de Santarem\", although that name is legally owned by José Maria da Fonseca in the Setúbal Peninsula outside of Lisbon. It is highly adaptable to different climatic conditions and its remarkable versatility enables winemakers to make a range of wines – from the easy drinking and quaffable reds and rosados to the powerful and intense reds perfectly suited to lengthy cellaring. Castelão comes into its own and is most expressive in the Sétubal Peninsula, where it makes meaty and intense wines with aromas of red berries and blue flowers that marry well with the deft use of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eMade from 15 year old vines planted on sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eClassic vinification at controlled temperature (25 °C) with prolonged maceration for phenolic extraction. Wine went through malolactic fermentation. \u003cbr\u003eIt was aged 5 months in French Oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003eWine was slightly filtered before bottling to avoid sedimentation in the bottle and to ensure stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePasta, Cheese, red meat and game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Venancio da Costa Lima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948966801455,"sku":"P0EE416003BRL","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/pioneiro_red_wine_hq_label.jpg?v=1771486235","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/pioneiro-red-wine-vinho-regional-peninsula-de-setubal-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}