Castelo Rodrigo Licoroso Gold Edition Winery

Produced from vineyards located at altitude in the granite terroir of Castelo Rodrigo, this liqueur is an elegant wine full of character. Adega Castelo Rodrigo , a leading winemaker in Beira Interior, produces this wine that reflects tradition, authenticity, and careful vinification in small productions.

Varieties:

Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz , — giving structure, complexity and longevity. Aged for 1 year in French oak barrels.

Tasting notes:

• Color: Gold

• Aroma: Intense, rich and complex aroma of raisins, nuts and spices.

• Mouth: Full-bodied, elegant, persistent and long-lasting.

Harmonization:

Ideal as an appetizer, or to accompany sweets and cheeses.

Serving temperature: 14–16 °C
Alcohol content: 18%

The Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Cooperative Winery is located near the foothills of the Serra da Marofa, between the valleys of the Côa and Águeda rivers, adjacent to the Douro River. It was founded in 1956 by 154 members, organizing itself as a cooperative, and currently has approximately 350 members.

The winery is part of the Beira Interior Demarcated Region , in the Castelo Rodrigo sub-region, characterized by a continental climate with Mediterranean influence and soils dominated by schist and sandstone.

This region has a long wine making tradition, dating back to the 12th century, when the Cistercian monks of the Convent of Santa Maria de Aguiar introduced the first knowledge of viticulture to the area.