Casal Mendes Red 75cl
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)Picture sangria, the holiday kind, except someone already did the work and put it in a bottle. Casal Mendes Sangria Red is sweet, fruity Portuguese red wine loosened up with real lemon, lime and orange juice, a whisper of cinnamon, and a soft little fizz that tickles. It's only 7%, so it's the easy yes for a sundowner, a pool day, or a long evening of nyama choma where nobody wants to think too hard about wine. Crack it, pour it over ice, and you're basically on a Lisbon balcony.
First thing you get is citrus, bright lemon and orange right up front, like fresh juice was squeezed into your glass. Underneath sits soft, jammy red fruit from the wine, and the whole thing leans properly sweet without going sticky because the citrus keeps it honest. A faint dusting of cinnamon warms the finish, and a gentle spritz of bubbles makes it feel lighter than it looks. Think grown-up fruit punch with a wine backbone.
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This comes from Bacalhôa, one of Portugal's big, serious wine houses, the people behind palaces, gardens and a whole spread of estates. Casal Mendes is their fun, no-fuss line, and the sangria takes Portuguese red wine built on Aragonez (the same grape the Spanish call Tempranillo, known locally as Tinta Roriz) and dresses it up with citrus and cinnamon. It's sangria done the proper Iberian way, just bottled so you skip the chopping and the waiting.
Good to know
- What is the price of Casal Mendes Red 75cl?
Casal Mendes Red 75cl is KSh 1,749 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Casal Mendes Sangria Red 75cl taste like?
Sweet and fruity with bright lemon, lime and orange citrus over soft red-wine fruit, a hint of cinnamon and a gentle fizz. Like a polished, grown-up fruit punch.
- What is the ABV of Casal Mendes Sangria Red?
It's 7% ABV, so it's light and easy compared to a regular bottle of wine.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it down, pour over plenty of ice in a tumbler or big wine glass, and toss in some fresh fruit. Drink it cold.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled stuff loves it. Nyama choma, chicken, pork ribs, plus fruit-and-cheese platters and spicy snacks.
- Where is it from?
Portugal. It's made by Bacalhôa under their Casal Mendes label, using Portuguese red wine and the Aragonez (Tinta Roriz) grape.
- Is it sweet or fizzy?
Both, gently. It's a sweet sangria with a light, soft sparkle, balanced out by the citrus so it doesn't feel heavy.
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Casal Mendes Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Casal Mendes Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,749. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
