Casca Wines Cascale Petroleiro Palhete

Cascale Petroleiro is a Portuguese palhete from Beira Interior, made by Casca Wines from red and white grapes fermented together. Palhete is an old Portuguese style between red and rosé, and this one has the depth to stand up to a real meal.

Tasting notes

The 2021 release drew on old local varieties such as Perrum, Aragonez, Antão Vaz and Síria, alongside Trincadeira and others. It is described as having unusually fine tannins, a generous palate that never feels heavy, and a fresh, long finish.

Food pairing

Serve it with lightly seasoned grilled beef, bitoque, grilled chouriço, or tomato rice with fish.

About Casca Wines

Casca Wines is a team of winemakers who own no vineyards or winery. They pick the best grapes in each Portuguese region and work to revive traditional methods, and the Cascale range from Beira Interior is one of the results.

Good to know

• Serve at 14-16 °C, a little cooler than a classic red.
• 75 cl bottle.
• Ask about it at our bar in Graça.