Dona Ermelinda Reserva Palmela is a red produced by Casa Ermelinda Freitas in Palmela, Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal. Made from Castelão, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Palmela
Region: Setúbal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Grapes: Castelão, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Casa Ermelinda Freitas' Reserva from the sandy plains of Palmela, south of Lisbon: mostly Castelão, the region's signature red grape, with Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged about twelve months in French oak. Ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry meet vanilla, cocoa and sweet spice from the barrel; full-bodied and generous with rounded tannins. A big, crowd-pleasing red for grilled and roasted meats.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal
Setúbal Peninsula — Just south of Lisbon in Portugal, this coastal region is best known for a historic fortified sweet wine, though it makes plenty of dry table wine too.
Castelão
Castelão is a red grape from southern Portugal, particularly associated with the Setúbal Peninsula and Palmela, and one of the more widely planted red varieties in the country's warmer south.
Trincadeira
Trincadeira is a red grape of southern Portugal, closely tied to the warm Alentejo region, where it is a mainstay of the local reds; in the Douro it is often known as Tinta Amarela.
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional is a red grape widely regarded as Portugal's finest, native to the Dão and Douro regions and a cornerstone of both Port and premium dry reds.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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- The Society's Portuguese Red — The Wine Society, Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dona Ermelinda Reserva Palmela from?
Dona Ermelinda Reserva Palmela is produced by Casa Ermelinda Freitas in Palmela, Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal.
What grapes are in Dona Ermelinda Reserva Palmela?
Dona Ermelinda Reserva Palmela is a blend of Castelão, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon.