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Casa Ermelinda Freitas

Fat Baron Shiraz

Portugal Península de Setúbal Red Syrah/Shiraz

full-bodied, spicy red with dark fruit and lively acidity

Facts about the wine

Winery
Casa Ermelinda Freitas
Grapes
Syrah/Shiraz
Region
Portugal / Península de Setúbal
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
14,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

Fat Baron Shiraz is a full-bodied, dry red from the Península de Setúbal, made from Syrah/Shiraz in a ripe style suited to its 14.5% alcohol. Expect dark fruit, peppery spice and often hints of cocoa or vanilla, supported by lively acidity and present yet generally ripe tannins. The exact level of oak and concentration may vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, spicy red with dark fruit and lively acidity
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now; it will usually develop well for around 3–6 years, depending on vintage and storage.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • blackcurrant
  • blackberry
  • black pepper
  • plum
  • cocoa
  • vanilla

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled lamb
  • beef stew with rosemary
  • barbecue dishes
  • venison or wild boar
  • aged hard cheeses
  • Beef
  • Pasta
  • Veal
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2011
  • 2010

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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4,0 out of 5 · 1 ratings
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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20228 Sep 2026

About Casa Ermelinda Freitas

Casa Ermelinda Freitas is a family producer from the Palmela area on the Setúbal Peninsula, south of Lisbon. The estate works with both Portuguese varieties and international grapes, and is known for approachable, carefully made wines with the region’s generous fruit character. Sandy soils and Atlantic influence help combine ripeness with freshness here.

Wine country Portugal Portugal combines a wealth of native grapes with Atlantic-fresh whites, structured reds and distinctive fortified wines. Read more

This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.