About this product
Ancient indigenous Bastardo grape from schist plateau at 700m; pale ruby with wild strawberry, dried cherry, dried herb, and the characteristic pale-but-complex character that makes Bastardo Portugal's most unusual indigenous red.
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The ancient Bastardo's pale, complex character is ideally matched to the delicate gaminess of braised mountain partridge from the Trás-os-Montes hunting tradition.
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The wine's light tannin and dried-fruit character complement the unique bread-and-smoked-meat sausage from the region's Jewish heritage.
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Bastardo and roasted kid goat from the same schist mountain plateau is the most genuinely local Trás-os-Montes pairing.
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The wine's pale delicacy and dried-cherry notes complement the intensely creamy, almost liquid character of Portugal's most celebrated cheese.
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