The Society's Portuguese Red, Península de Setúbal is a red produced by Casa Ermelinda Freitas in Península de Setúbal, Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal. Made from Castelão, Tempranillo and Syrah. 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: Península de Setúbal
Region: Setúbal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Grapes: Castelão, Tempranillo, Syrah
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A straightforward, food-friendly red blending the earthy red-fruit character of Castelão with the spice and body that Syrah and Tempranillo bring. Expect red plum and dried cherry fruit with a hint of leather and dried herbs, kept lively by medium acidity and soft, approachable tannins. This is an everyday table wine built for pleasure rather than contemplation — reliable, unpretentious, and well-suited to the dinner table.
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.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
More wines
From Casa Ermelinda Freitas
- Fat Baron Reserva White — Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Península de Setúbal
- Moscatel de Setúbal — Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Moscatel de Setúbal
- Vinha da Valentina Reserva Signature — Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Península de Setúbal
More red wines from Setúbal Peninsula
- Periquita Reserva — José Maria da Fonseca, Setúbal
- The Society's Portuguese Red — The Wine Society, Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal
- Quinta da Bacalhôa — Bacalhôa, Península de Setúbal
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Society's Portuguese Red, Península de Setúbal from?
The Society's Portuguese Red, Península de Setúbal is produced by Casa Ermelinda Freitas in Península de Setúbal, Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal.
What grapes are in The Society's Portuguese Red, Península de Setúbal?
The Society's Portuguese Red, Península de Setúbal is a blend of Castelão, Tempranillo and Syrah.