Castelão

About this grape variety

One of Portugal's most widely planted red grapes, known by different names across the country — Castelão in Setúbal and the south, Periquita as a wine brand, João de Santarém in Tejo. The variety produces medium-bodied, accessible reds with red-fruit and herbal notes, gentle tannin and good acidity. It performs best on the sandy soils of Setúbal Peninsula, where it yields its most refined wines. In hot years it can deliver remarkable concentration without losing freshness.

Wines with this grape variety

Jp Azeitão

Jp Azeitão

Península de Setúbal Red
Jp Azeitão - Setúbal

Jp Azeitão - Setúbal

Península de Setúbal Red
Lancers

Lancers

Península de Setúbal Rosé
Lancers Free

Lancers Free

Península de Setúbal Rosé
Leo D' Honor

Leo D' Honor

Península de Setúbal Red
Lobo Mau

Lobo Mau

Península de Setúbal Red
Louco

Louco

Península de Setúbal Red
Lufinha

Lufinha

Península de Setúbal Red
Macaca Muda

Macaca Muda

Península de Setúbal Red
Manda Chuva

Manda Chuva

Península de Setúbal Red
Monte Da Baia

Monte Da Baia

Península de Setúbal Red
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Frequently asked questions

How many Castelão wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Castelão across Portuguese online retailers — 1112 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Castelão wines?

Castelão wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Península de Setúbal, Alentejo, Lisboa, Tejo, Bairrada.

What is Castelão?

One of Portugal's most widely planted red grapes, known by different names across the country — Castelão in Setúbal and the south, Periquita as a wine brand, João de Santarém in Tejo. The variety produces medium-bodied, accessible reds with red-fruit and herbal notes, gentle tannin and good acidity. It performs best…