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Santo Isidro was founded in 1958, after the Portuguese government granted winegrowers land in the small village of Pegoes. The winery covers a total of 900 hectares owned by 140 of winegrowers producing 70% red and 30% white. The winery and vineyards are located in Terras do Sado, the coastal region of the Setubal peninsula. This area benefits from the mineral-rich sandy soils where both international and native grape varieties can be grown.

Santo Isidro de Pegoes is one of the most forward thinking co-operatives and their chief winemaker, Jaime Quendera, is a leading wine entrepreneur in Portugal, offering advice to over 20 other wineries throughout the country. The winery boasts the most up to date equipment; a computerised, temperature controlled modern winery, with 90 stainless steel vats, pneumatic presses, 1,600 oak barrels and modern bottling lines. They produce a wide range of wines that offer excellent value for money.

Grapes: 50% Castelao, 50% Syrah

Viticulture and Vinification: Sandy soils. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats.

Taste: Pale pink, with an attractive aroma of fresh strawberries. Dry to off dry, light to medium bodied, refreshing and bursting with summer fruits on the palate with a soft strawberry cream finish.

Serve: At 12◦C on its own or partner with salads, fish or shellfish.