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Country
PortugalPortugal
Region
Other Regions
Type
Red
Producer
Quinta da Pellada
Winemaker
Alvaro Castro
Grapes
Grapes from old vineyards in southern Portugal
Alcohol
12.5% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Red

Alcohol12.5% vol
Sweetness

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Wine profile · Red

Alcohol 12.5% vol

Level 3 of 5 — Balanced – soft warmth on the finish

Below typical (4.2) · Typical: average of 716 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 12.5% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol This wine
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Classic balance, at ease with most dishes.

Wine profile · Red

Sweetness

Level 1 of 5 — Dry – no sugar you can taste, just fruit

In line with typical (1.0) · Typical: average of 720 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the sweetness category recorded on the product sheet (dry, off-dry…).

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar This wine
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious

In practice, for this wine

Goes with the whole meal, from savoury to mildly spicy. Avoid sweet desserts: they make it taste bitter.

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 16–18 °CIf the room is above 20 °C, 15 min in the fridge
GlassBordeaux glass
Open ahead 15 min · No decanting

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Description

Al-Gharbio is born of old grapes from southern Portugal, evoking a wine heritage dating back to the dawn of the kingdom, in the time of D. Afonso III, King of Portugal and the Algarves. Made in very limited quantities, this wine fully expresses the estate's distinctive character and its pursuit of excellence.

Aromatic Profile
Cherry-red with medium concentration, it shows an expressive, fresh aromatic profile. Notes of black cherry, raspberry and pomegranate stand out, wrapped in delicate floral hints of violet, nuances of cinnamon and a subtle earthy character.

Tasting
On the palate it stands out for its freshness and definition of fruit, with an elegant, balanced expression. The ripe red fruit stays vibrant, with a light texture and delicate structure.

Style and Identity
Inspired by the old Kingdom of the Algarves, the name Al-Gharbio evokes the wine heritage of southern Portugal. Made from old grapes of the region, it combines Algarve identity with a fresh, minimalist approach and a strong affinity for food.

Structure
At just 12.5% alcohol, it has a light, elegant and balanced profile, favouring freshness and ease at the table.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.