Clarete and palhete wines are very old styles in Portuguese wine production. And despite their long history, the question still comes up very often: what is the difference between a clarete and a palhete?
Despite being two different processes, the styles obtained end up being very similar. But the definitions say that clarete is a ‘lightly coloured red wine with an actual alcoholic strength by volume of not more than 2.5% vol. than the minimum limit laid down by law’, i.e. around 11.5%; while palhete is described as: ‘red wine obtained from the partial tanning of red grapes or from the combined tanning of red and white grapes, with white grapes accounting for no more than 15% of the total’.
The world of wine is constantly evolving and consumers are increasingly looking for new experiences, which is why the demand for these alternative styles of wine has been growing, either because of their lightness and ease of drinking, or because they represent a return to the past.
Several producers are already including these references in their portfolio, due to the market opportunities that exist. So don't miss this opportunity and try Claretes/Palhetes from renowned Portuguese producers such as Morgado do Quintão, Santos e Seixo or Márcio Lopes. Ready for this new experience?
