This fascinating Portuguese bottling hails from the DOC of Palmela, which is located in the Setubal Peninsula just southeast of Lisbon. Pegos Claros is a very unique producer in that they specialize in the rare indigenous grape, Castelao, using traditional, old school vinification methods like foot-stomping in concrete lagares. Dry-farmed and aged in a combination of neutral large French oak and stainless steel, this is grippy and structured with bright acidity, earthy minerality, and vibrant sour cherry and red plum flavors.