Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled chourico
    An easy red for cured sausage.
  • Bean stew
    Soft tannin suits a rustic stew.
  • Charcuterie board
    Bright fruit complements cured meats.

History

Caiado is Adega Mayor's entry-level range, named for the traditional whitewashed farmhouses of the Alentejo countryside.

Facts

Producer
Adega Mayor · visiting guide
Grapes
Aragonez, Trincadeira
Oak
Mostly stainless steel
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 7-10 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage

Frequently asked about Caiado Tinto

What does Caiado Tinto taste like?

Adega Mayor's entry-tier red, named for the whitewashed (caiado) Alentejo farmhouse style, an easy Aragonez and Trincadeira blend.

When should I drink Caiado Tinto?

Drink within 1-4 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.

What food pairs with Caiado Tinto?

Grilled chourico and Bean stew are the strongest matches. An easy red for cured sausage.

What grapes are in Caiado Tinto?

Caiado Tinto is a blend of Aragonez and Trincadeira.

Tags

aragonez drink young dry medium acid medium body medium tannin old world price everyday still red trincadeira value pick

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