Quinta do Montalto, Cluricaun Palhete 2024

Producer: André Gomes Pereira, Quinta do Montalto

Region: Beiras, Portugal

Style: Red

Taste: Fresh and elegant, with flavours of strawberries and raspberries, a hint of white pepper and a light, hazy ruby colour.

Grapes: 80% Siria, 20% Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet

Agriculture: Organic, Vegan

Year: 2024

ABV: 12%

Size: 75cl

Cluricaun Palhete is a Portuguese red made with a blend of mostly white grapes and a smaller proportion of red varieties. Its hazy pale ruby colour gives way to fresh strawberry and raspberry flavours, with a touch of white pepper adding a little spice.

Light, fresh and elegant, this is an easy-going red that’s ideal for enjoying slightly chilled. It’s a lovely example of the traditional Portuguese palhete style, bringing together red and white grapes in one refreshing bottle.

The wine comes from Quinta do Montalto, a family-run Portuguese estate known for its organic vineyards. The Cluricaun range celebrates a more playful side of winemaking, with distinctive labels and wines made to be enjoyed.