Calcario 2020
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Portugal
The property's 151 acres are spread over clay-limestone soils that dominate the gently hills of this property. The entire vineyard is dry farmed. With a base of red wine (Principal) and our use of gravity flow winemaking, we are able to produce a red wine that reflects the nature of the limestone rich soils: with its expressive fruit, vibrant acidity, minerality and rich texture.
93 Points
James Suckling
2020 vintage
Harvest Note
A very hot and dry year that was able to properly ripen Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional. However, due to the lack of rainfall, some ripening blockages occurred, requiring a strict selection when assembling the blends.
Tasting Note
Deep Ruby. Aroma of dark fruit like blackberry and plum combined with rockrose, balsamic notes and leather. Full-bodied, with chalky tannins wrapped in concentrated fruit. Lively acidity. Long spicy finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 50% Touriga Nacional 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot
APPELLATION: Bairrada DOC
PH: 3.67
ACIDITY: 5.50 g/L
ABV: 13.81%
AGING: Perfect to drink now but will age beautifully up to 2035-2037
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.9 g/L
Unique Selling Points
- From the Taylor Fladgate Family
- Portugal is a top tourist destination, 2.4M Americans visited in 2025
- The entire vineyard is dry farmed
- 151 acres are spread over clay-limestone soils that dominate the property
- Gravity flow winemaking
“‘Proudly produced in Portugal’ is Fladgate’s promise to offer the finest wines on a national and international scale.”
– Stéphane Point
