Turris - complexity and unique character of an old Douro vineyard

Turris is the materialization of a dream of Dirk Niepoort. Coming from a very old vineyard totally untrained, lost in the heart of the Douro region expresses every little detail of Nature and its terroir. South-facing, in the area of Cima Corgo and planted for over 130 years, this is one of the oldest vineyards in the Douro that we know. The harvest takes place in August. The fermentation took place in a stainless steel vat, with 25% stalk and the period of contact between the solid and liquid parts, lasted for 5 weeks, in a delicate process, with a very light maceration and little extraction. It ages in Fuders, over 60 years old, brought from the Mosel region in Germany. The wine is bottled early to maintain its freshness, minerality, youth and aromatic purity, and is expected to age very well in bottle. Turris 2013, aged 20 months in Fuders and 18 months in bottle. It presents a young and intense color, deep aroma, of great complexity, markedly mineral and crystalline. It impresses with purity and finesse, with very fresh red fruit and notes of spices. In the mouth it is fresh, silky but vibrant and with great tension. The balance between minerality and tannic structure results in a unique complexity and elegance. Violet in colour, with ruby touches, the Turris 2016 is surprisingly fresh and precise. It has a very spicy aroma, with notes of pink pepper, very mineral, combined with the graphite of the schistous soil, and black fruit of blackcurrant. In the mouth it impresses with electricity and elegance, with a very persistent finish. It aged 12 months in Fuders and 24 months in bottle. Besides being a matchless wine, each bottle is unique, since the label was individually designed by the artist João Noutel.  Available to order!
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Madre de Água: Unique wines of excellence

The Madre de Água project was born in 2007 with the acquisition, by the couple Luis and Lurdes, of a property, in Serra da Estrela, with 16 hectares where there were some granite stone constructions, a 40 years old vineyard plot, many olive trees, oak trees, chestnut trees, century-old cherry trees, Glacier-era rock formations and many water wells. Over the last few years the Madre de Água project has grown, with the acquisition of other neighbouring farms, and today has an area of 60ha. Surrounded by this area we find a hotel, restaurant, horse riding arena, cheese factory, vineyard and wine cellar, olive trees and orchards (mainly of Pera rocha and apples). In this way, besides the wines, it is possible to find in the market cheeses, olive oil and jams under Madre de Água brand. In the Dão region we find some of the best national wines, with great quality and elegance, and the Madre de Água wines are an excellent example of this. The privileged location of its vineyards, surrounded by a series of hills that protect them from outside influences, give the wines unique characteristics of aroma and flavour. Currently, the vineyard of Quinta Madre de Água has 16 hectares, divided by its estates, with white and red varieties, national and foreign. The vineyards are located at 600 meters of altitude. Here we find the white varieties: Encruzado, Gouveio, Bical, Semillon and the red varieties: Tinta-Roriz, Touriga-Nacional, Jaen, Alfrocheiro, Syrah, Merlot and Carbernet Sauvignon. Madre de Água wines are very new, the first harvest to be launched was in 2015, so they are still new to many people. However, in the last 5 years it has already managed to show some of its potential and the clear bet on monovarietal wines. Available to order!
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Quintas das Marias - Elegance, depth and refinement,

Quinta das Marias, located between Serra do Caramulo and Serra da Estrela, is a family business dedicated to the production of wines from the Dão region, founded about 30 years ago by its owners Elisabeth and Peter Eckler. The dream of creating this company began when the couple Eckert bought 4ha of land and a house almost in ruins and over the last years they transformed it into a 12ha property. In 1998 the first good wines were produced and the one of the following year already won the gold medal in the Dão D.O.C. Contest. The wines of this property are an example of elegance, depth and refinement, as only the Dão region can produce, thanks to the climatic conditions and the exceptional soils from which it benefits. Peter Eckert is in charge of viticulture and Luís Lopes has been responsible for oenology since 2018. Among white, red and rosé wines, the Quinta das Marias range is composed of wines made with blends and single varietals. Encruzado, Sémillion, Gouveio, Barcelo are the grape varieties used in the production of white wines and Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Jaen in red wines. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Quinta das Marias has produced an edition of wines called "Fora do Baralho" which consists of several trials where different ways of working each vine and each grape variety are experienced in the winery. Available to order!
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Bairrada Wines by Carvalheira Winecreators

Carvalheira Winecreators, owned by José and Maria Carvalheira, is an ambitious project with the central objective of creating unique, world-class wines. Located in Bairrada, in a wine region of excellence, with a cool Atlantic climate, and excellent clay-calcareous soils, its wines have characteristics that match them with the great world wine regions. Carvalheira Winecreatores' range of products, under the responsibility of the oenologist José Carvalheira, is composed of DOC wines, sparkling wines, late harvest and virgin olive oil. ANTE ÆQUINOCTIUM (white wine) and ÆQUINOCTIUM AUTUMNUS (red wine) designate the Grande Reserva wines. The sparkling wines are marketed under the brand name HIBERNUS and are presented in the variants PREMIER, CUVÉE de NOIRS and GRANDE CUVÉE. From the late harvest comes the FUNGUS, created from grapes strongly attacked by noble rotting. In 2017, to celebrate the first twenty harvests of the oenologist José Carvalheira, VIGESIMUM wine was launched. Available to order!
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The best of Bairrada: Outrora, Aliás and Doravante wines

The V Puro wine project arises from the partnership of two oenologist friends - Nuno Mira do Ó and João Soares - with the aim of producing a distinctive wine based on the rich Portuguese heritage, specifically of the Bairrada region. The choice fell on the search of old vineyards of the Baga variety and the Pure V Project materialized with the discovery of old vineyards planted in the heart of Bairrada. From this project emerged initially the Outrora Red, a wine produced from the Baga variety. But soon the portfolio increased with the wines Aliás and Doravante produced from Baga, Touriga Nacional, Arinto, Bical and Cercial varieties. Available to order!
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kompassus

Kompassus, owned by João Póvoa, is a company dedicated to the production of wines of excellence supported by organic production methods and sustainable viticulture practices, since 2005. João Póvoa is an ophthalmologist by profession but a passionate farmer who started producing wines in 1991 with Quinta de Baixo, but his passion for the world of wine is much older. From an early age he realised the potential of Bairrada - the soils, the climate and its grape varieties. Baga was chosen as the basis for all his red and sparkling wines. They are essentially natural wines from small productions, in practice 25 years of dedication to wine production. His family was one of the first to produce the traditional style of Bairrada wines, often called "Bairrada Clássico". The vineyards are located in the parish of Cordinhã, characterized by soils predominantly clay-calcareous with strong sun exposure to the south. The grapes of the Baga grape variety come from old vines with approximately 70 years of age. The base of vines are native varieties such as; Bical, Maria Gomes, Cercial and Baga. Besides these, Touriga Nacional has Merlot and Pinot Noir, Verdelho and Alvarinho. The vineyards are guided by organic practices and sustainable viticulture, in an organic way providing natural wines. Anselmo Mendes is responsible for oenology since 2012. Throughout all these years extraordinary wines have arrived on the market, today, true relics, wines that display refinement, concentration and depth. Of those that cause real pleasure... The range of Kompassus wines includes Colheita, Reserva and Private Collection White and Red; Mono varieties: Alvarinho, Verdelho and Bical; sparkling wines: bruto, blanc noirs and Grande Reserva Bruto. Available to order!
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Buçaco Wines: Heritage of Portugal

"To drink a Buçaco is to travel in time, is to drink a glorious wine, created by Alexandre Almeida, a visionary. This is an opportunity that all those who appreciate wine should have, even once in a lifetime". Buçaco wines appear at the beginning of the 20th century, curiously not from an oenologist but from Alexandre Almeida, founder of the oldest hotel chain in the country. He imported the concept of combining luxury hotels with a winery and his own wine. In this way the Buçaco wines were created to be appreciated at the Hotel do Palácio do Bussaco, becoming a cult object limited to very closed circles, the elite. Since its first harvests, this wine was served to kings, queens, heads of state. Almeida idealized a red wine, which is a mixture of Baga and Touriga Nacional, and a white wine, which results from a blend of the Encruzado, Maria Gomes and Bical grape varieties, typical of the two neighbouring regions, Bairrada and Dão. Given the origin of its grapes, this wine does not have the necessary conditions to be considered a DOC wine and is therefore called Table Wine. Adversed to modernity, the winemaking of these wines has remained the same throughout time. Both white and red wines were aged in French oak barrels for 12 months and are distinguished from other wines by their ability to evolve in bottle. Buçaco Tinto is a deep wine that reflects the elegance of the Touriga Nacional do Dão grape variety, and the freshness and vigor of Baga da Bairrada. With black fruit aromas, this wine offers a pleasant nervousness, complexity and refinement. The rare Buçaco Vinha da Mata Reservado is, without a doubt, one of the producer's best red wines. It is a wine made with grapes from a single vineyard grown near the Palace Bussaco hotel. It presents a complex aromatic profile. With black fruit, flowers and a good toast, it is a structured wine, with tannins present but very fine. It reveals itself complex and intense in a very long aftertaste. A wine to last. Buçaco Reserva White is incredibly aromatic, fine and reputed, considered one of the best and longest-lasting white wines in the Iberian Peninsula. It reveals an enormous depth of aromas and great complexity. It is also full of fruit suggestions with a smoky character. Great breadth and creaminess associated with an enormous acidity and length. Available to order!
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Kopke: Four centuries producing unique wines

Founded in 1638, Kopke is the oldest Port Wine house. The history of this house begins in 1636 when Nicolau Kopke moves from Hamburg to Portugal as Consul General of Hanseatic Cities and two years later he signs the first bottles of wine sent to Northern Europe. The Douro and, more specifically, Quinta São Luiz are the cradle of Kopke wines. With 125 hectares of meticulously cared vineyards on the left bank of the Douro River, Kopke presents an extensive portfolio of Port and Douro DOC wines, in the purest expression of its terroir. And the more than 300 years of existence and experience make this brand an unquestionable leader in wine production. The range of Douro wines is composed by white, red and rosé wines. Viosinho, Arinto, Folgazão, Gouveio, Rabigato and Arinto are the white grape varieties used for the blends from which Kopke Colheita and Reserva are produced. As for the red wines (Colheita, Reserva and Vinhas Velhas) the varieties chosen are the typical: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Sousão and Tinto Cão.Rufete, Rabigato and Tinto Cão are the varieties chosen to produce very limited and numbered special editions for wine lovers. Kopke Port wines are famous throughout the world for their extraordinary award-winning quality. Kopke Fine are versatile wines that result from a blend of young Ports from different vintages with a minimum ageing of 3 years. These wines are offered in different styles - Tawny, Ruby, White - and are excellent for a first contact with Kopke Port Wines. Kopke Tawny and Ruby Special Reserve are the result of a blend of young and full bodied wines. They are very fruity, elegant and well balanced wines. Tawnies and Whites (10, 20, 30 and 40 years old) translate the art of blending into Port Wine. They are the result of combining casks from different years to achieve wines with an average age that differentiates them and makes them absolutely seductive. Wines with an intense ruby colour, LBVs are bottled after ageing for 4 to 6 years. An LBV can be drunk as soon as it is bottled and does not need to be decanted. Vintages are made from grapes harvested by hand in a vintage year of exceptional quality. They age in barriques for a maximum of two and a half years and are bottled afterwards. And finally, the harvests are aged in wood for as long as possible and are only bottled on demand. Available to order!
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Muxagat: Genuine and elegant wines

Muxagat wines began to be produced in Muxagata, located in the municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, in the transition between the Upper Douro and Trás-os-Montes. One of those responsible for the appearance of the Muxagat wine brand was the winemaker and producer Mateus Nicolau de Almeida, but in 2015 Susana Lopes took over the project accompanied by her father and Luis Seabra became responsible for oenology. The production of excellent quality wines continues to be the hallmark of this house and its philosophy is based on interfering as little as possible in the winemaking allowing the characteristics of the soil of the vineyard, the Terroir, to develop and show itself in the wine. In each Muxagat wine you can feel its terroir in the glass, the grapes, the characteristics and the weather conditions that gave it origin. Isn't this what we look for in a wine? Available to order!
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Morgadio da Calçada - Terraces of tradition, vines of modernity

Morgadio da Calçada wines are born in the green plateau of the Douro wine region, in the historical village of Provesende, in the subregion of Cima Corgo. Due to its location the wines that are produced here are cooler, more open and elegant in general. Dirk Niepoort, winemaker of Morgadio da Calçada wines describes them as wines that are not "worked with much wood. They are not heavy (...) they are wines that taste good to drink, fresh, simple and elegant". The range of Morgadio da Calçada wines is composed by white, red and Port wines. Available to order!
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Aneto

Aneto wines are produced by the small family business Sobredos created in 2001. Its wines are produced from different plots and separated by grape varieties. In the white wines are used the varieties Semillon, Gouveio, Viosinho, Arinto, Rabigato, Malvasia Fina and Cerceal from the parish of Barrô and Penajóia (area of transition to the region of vinho verde, with granite soils, cool climate and Atlantic). The harvest of these grapes is manual, made by grape varieties that are pressed and ferment in stainless steel and oak barrels with controlled temperature. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Souzão are the grape varieties used in the production of red wines. These are produced in the municipality of Alijó and are planted in schistous soil with clay outcrops and Mediterranean climate. As with white grapes, red grapes are harvested manually and separated by grape variety. After passing through the sorting mat they are destemmed and lightly crushed, falling into traditional granite presses where, with foot treading twice a day, they macerate and ferment for a few days. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel. Then the wine ages in new and used French oak barrels for a minimum of one year. Currently the range of Aneto wines is composed of white, red, rosé, late harvest, sparkling wines and extra virgin olive oil. Available to order!
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Colinas do Douro - Elegant, fresh and mineral wines with longevity

The wines created by the producer Colinas do Douro are unique and result from the union of three characteristics: Altitude, North Exhibition and Geological Transition. Located in the sub-region of the Upper Douro, this is a audacious project that extends over 476 hectares, 106 of which are vineyards, on hills and terraces located in the transition from Beira Alta granites to the schist folds of the Douro, at 640 metres of altitude. This producer, focused on the creation of high quality grapes and wines, started in 2010 and 2011 the planting of the vineyards, opting for the integrated production method and favoring the main native varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, in red; Rabigato and Viosinho, in white. There are also five hectares of old vines, about 40 years old. A remarkable investment that also included the construction of a winery, by architects Souto de Moura and Ricardo Rosa Santos. Currently there are eight references of Colinas do Douro, among whites, reds, rosé and late harvest Available to order!
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Quinta de Valbom Promotion

Located in Canelas, on the northern bank of the Douro we find Quinta de Valbom, owned by the company that also owns the Alentejo wine brand Herdade dos Grous. This Estate was acquired in 2012 and, despite its semi - abandonment Luis Duarte, oenologist and project manager, and Ricardo Silva, also oenologist, managed to make the harvest that same year. Their first two wines resulted in practically biological wines, since there was almost no time for an intervention in the vineyard. Quinta de Valbom Tinto and Quinta de Valbom Reserva Tinto are the two wines that this property produces. They result from vinification in granite lagares and the ageing takes place in French oak barrels. More than just producing one more wine, Luis Duarte's aim is to produce an ex-libris of the douro region, so he is in no hurry to put it on the market. On the contrary, he bets on prolonged ageing and the result is a wine where all the elements are more integrated, more harmonized giving more pleasure to drink it! Do not miss our promotion and in the purchase of 6 bottles of Quinta do Valbom Red Wine receives also 2 bottles of Herdade dos Grous Red Wine! Available to order!
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Quinta das Bágeiras - A Passion that spans Three Generations

Mario Sergio is one of the best known producers in the Bairrada region. In 1989, this producer founded Quinta das Bágeiras, merging the vineyards of his grandfather Fausto with those of his maternal grandfather Armando. From that moment, with the support of his father Abel, the vineyard that produced wine sold in bulk to cellars in the region, were transformed into bottled wines under the brand Quinta das Bágeiras. The Quinta das Bágeiras brand forms the backbone of all products, reflecting the way of being in the wine industry. They are classic wines that use very traditional wine practices (and, in many cases, contradict the rules of "modern oenology") resulting from the experience and knowledge passed on and improved from generation to generation. First and foremost, at Quinta das Bágeiras, they strive quality and character. That is why they follow a minimalist approach to wine production, producing wines as naturally as possible, so that they transmit the terroir where they were grown. Quinta das Bágeiras wines also share great longevity, whether they are red, white or sparkling.  Available for purchase!
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Robustus

The name Robustus pays tribute to the first wine that Dirk Niepoort made in 1990 with the same name and which was never released. Since 2004, Robustus has been made according to the methods used in producing traditional wines. The long ageing in old wood casks gives it maturity, complexity, softens the tannins and gives the wine a unique precision and balance, without losing its liveliness and aromatic freshness. Currently Robustus comes from our oldest vines, which are north-facing, and where acidity and tannic structure are high. Robustus sings the praises of the Douro heritage, because in an extremely hot region, the diversity of the terroirs and intrinsic knowledge of the old vine offers fresh wines for laying down. Robustus mirrors the Douro in all its splendour: deep, complex and austere aromas offer multiple layers to discover. The old vines and the blend of grape varieties contribute to its fine and strongly individual character. In the glass, it shows impressive freshness, minerality and razor-sharp precision. Full-bodied and unctuous, it nevertheless presents remarkable balance. The fine-grained tannins and long barrel maturation lend the Robustus a delicate and elegant manner, with a long, expressive finish full of tension and grip. Although it is already a big wine, the Robustus is still far from peaking, with many decades lying ahead. Decanting is essential. Available to order!
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Dona Berta

Dona Berta wines are produced at Quinta do Carrenho, in the Douro region, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The quinta is located in the heart of the "Douro Superior", in a terroir extraordinarily suited to the cultivation of vines and the production of high quality wines. The plantation/reconversion of Quinta do Carrenho started about 35 years ago. For this purpose some of the best genuinely Douro grape varieties were selected - Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Rabigato and Verdelho - . Besides the reconverted vines, 2 ha of century-old vines were kept that kept the varieties of the time, some of which are not even in the current register of the Douro and Port Wine Institute - Casculho, Cornifesto, Tinta Raiz, Siveirinha, Donzelinho and Folgozão. It is from this centenary vineyard, planted on land of granitic origin, that the wine Dona Berta Vinha Centenária, the ex-libris of the house, is produced. Hernani Verdelho is the great responsible for the appearance of Dona Berta wines. He grew up at Quinta do Carrenho hearing his uncle-avo say "One day you will still keep them and make a great quinta" and, after years of working on the quinta's recovery, together with his wife Fernanda, presents to the public in 2001 the Dona Berta project, wines with character and tempting that do not leave anyone indifferent. Available to order!
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Luis seabra

Granito Cru, Xisto Cru, Xisto Ilimitado, Xisto Indie and Mono C are wines of the producer Luis Seabra who after several years working for others decided to create the company Luis Seabra Vinhos. The desire to produce his own wine led him to start a project in the Douro region and the sub-region of Monção e Melgaço. And so CRU wines are born, wines with minimum intervention from the ground to the bottle. Without corsets or make-up these wines seek to show where they come from, the natural fermentations (where only sulphurous is used). In this way, they aim to be true and honest wines, pure and raw, where the only commitment is to learn how to do better. All CRU Project wines ferment and age in wood, their contact with stainless steel is reduced to the minimum indispensable. Granito Cru is a Vinho Verde produced from the Alvarinho grape variety. It presents a ripe and floral fruit profile of the countryside, a delicate evolution giving good complexity. In the mouth it shows a beautiful balance, good acidity, good body and structure, light fruity sweetness at the end. A wine with distinctive personality. Xisto Cru White is a Douro wine produced from the varieties Códega de Larinho, Rabigato, Viosinho. Its presents a brilliant straw. On the nose, high toned and mineral driven aromas of sour peach, flowers, fresh fennel bulb and savory. On the palate, more peach, citrus zest and fennel, with white pepper and floral tones rounding out the finish.  The Xisto Cru Red is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which he operates. It presents a dark ruby. On the nose, mineral driven aromas of red berries, forest floor, green herbs and smoke. On the palate, lively acidity cuts through a core of fraise de bois, ripe strawberry and sour cherry, with excellent cut and precision to the wet stone and dusty mineral on the finish. Xisto Ilimitado White shows a bright straw yellow. On the nose, stone and orchard fruit abound, with flinty wet stone and white pepper laid over the dominant aromatics. On the palate, impressively bright and mineral driven, with a great balance between power and lift. Lemon, green apple, bosc pear flavors comingle with a touch of floral tone and slate minerals. Juicy and mineral-driven all at once. Xisto Ilimitado Red reveals right garnet. High toned red and blue fruit aromas, tinged with wet stone and violets. On the palate, lush, but with bright acidity to balance the red cherry and pomegranate fruit. White pepper, slate and herbal aromas overlay the core of fruit on a juicy, fresh finish. Mono C is made from Castelão varietal, this is an easily approachable, juicy wine, bursting with lots of red fruits. The palate is round, with soft tannins and crisp, mouthwatering acidity. Is is perfect with all sorts of cuisine and at any time of year Indie Xisto is a blend of indigenous grape varieties from Douro Valley led by Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. There are plenty of brambles and cassis notes on the nose with a hint of supple leather. On the palate there's plenty of ripe fruit but a definite old world restraint which gives it real character. An excellently crafted wine with plenty of personality and pleasingly moderate in alcohol. Granito Cru, Xisto Cru and Xisto Ilimitado, Mono C and Indie translate, without any doubt, the way Luis Seabra produces his wines, which are intended to be a clear expression of the terroir and the place. The vineyards are cultivated in a sustainable way and the winemaking uses only native yeasts. In this way, Luis eliminates all potential variability other than the type of soil as an expression of terroir. Available to order!
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Quinta dos Murças Reserva Red Wine Promotion

Located in the centre of the DOC Douro Region, Quinta dos Murças is characterised by the presence of 8 terroirs marked by mountains, different altitudes and solar exposures, schistous soils and the characteristic climate of the Douro river valley. Dozens of native grape varieties have been planted in the vineyards, according to Biological Production and Integrated Production. Olive trees, orange trees, almond trees and Mediterranean forest help to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. This farm, owned by Herdade do Esporão - Alentejo wine producer - bottles the wines of Douro Assobio and Murças. Quinta dos Murças Reserva is born in the Quinta's oldest vineyards, situated between 150m and 280m in altitude, with exposure to the West. This is the classic version of the Quinta's wines where the terroir gives rise to wines of great elegance and ageing potential. This red wine results from a blend of different vineyards - Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and ages in French oak barrels used for 12 months. It presents a complex, fresh and elegant aroma, dominated by black fruits, balsamic aromas, such as cistus, and by notes of spices from its ageing in barrels. In the mouth it is firm and concentrated, with a well present and balanced acidity, with mature tannins well involved in its body and volume. It presents a long and persistent finish, dominated by fruit notes, where its balance and elegance stand out. Don't miss our promotion and when buying 6 bottles of Quinta dos Murças Reserva Red you receive 2 bottles of Quinta dos Murças Minas, a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão from vineyards planted on a hillside between 110 and 300 meters high. These south-facing vineyards, more exposed to the sun, produce grapes with higher concentration. On these same slopes there are several water mines, which refresh the environment and allow a balance between the greater maturity and freshness so characteristic of Murças. Minas Red Wine presents an exuberant and concentrated aroma where ripe red and black fruits, some floral aromas and balsamic aromas like cistus dominate. The palate is dominated by freshness and vivacity, has firm and ripe tannins, with a well wrapped acidity. It finishes long and persistent, standing out the balance between its freshness and ripeness. Available to order!
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Zafirah & Afluente by Constantino Ramos

Constantino Ramos is an oenologist and producer of Afluente and Zafirah green wines. The first, Afluente, is a white wine produced from the variety Alvarinho in the sub-region Monção and Melgaço. The grapes are harvested by hand in small boxes and the wine ages for 18 months (9 months in French oak barrels and 9 months in bottle). This wine has an initial floral touch on the nose reminiscent of wild flowers and a vibrant acidity on the palate that conveys freshness and balance. Zafirah, is the first red wine from Constantino Ramos and intends to be a different, alternative wine. The grape varieties chosen for its production - Alvarelhão, Pedral, Vinhão and Borraçal - originate from an old vineyard. Without tanning, fermentation is done in stainless steel (1/3) and oak barrels (2/3) and ageing for 6 months. This wine has a ruby colour, fruity aromas of strawberries, fresh raspberries and peach. The mouth is structured but equally fresh and elegant. The finish is long and sharp with structure due to the barrel time. These wines are available to order!
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Casa Santa Eulália

Located in the municipality of Mondim de Basto, in the middle of the Vinho Verde region, the Casa de Santa Eulália is a historical landmark since the 17th century. The excellent climatic conditions and granite soil combined with the passion for viticulture that has passed down from generation to generation contributed to the success of the restructuring of 38 hectares of vineyards. This estate produces and bottles wines under the Plainas and Santa Eulália brands. In the production of Plainas White wines the chosen grape varieties are Arinto, Azal and Loureiro. The fermentation of the wines takes place in stainless steel vats and should be served at 8ºC as an accompaniment to fish and seafood. For the Plainas Rosé wine the grape variety used is Espadeiro and, as in the white ones the fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. This wine has a salmon colour, light and fresh mouth showing crisp and lively acidity and the aroma is marked by red fruits. It should be served between 8 and 10ºC accompanied by fish, seafood and cold meats. Vinhão is the chosen variety for the Red Plainas. Unlike previous wines, only 50% ferments in stainless steel vats. The rest ferments in presses with foot treading. It has a garnet colour and aromas reminiscent of macerated black fruit. In the mouth it reveals a unique red wine, intense, fresh, balanced and of lively acidity. It should be served at 12ºC accompanied by red meat. Sauvignon Blanc, Alvarinho, Trajadura and Avesso are the grape varieties chosen to produce the wine under the brand name Santa Eulália.These white wines have a citric colour and on the palate are elegant with a prolonged finish. They should be served at 8ºC accompanied by fish, seafood and white meat.
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Reserva by Herdade do Esporão

Located in Alentejo, Herdade do Esporão presents unique conditions for agriculture.With about 700ha of vineyards, olive groves and other crops. In this property are planted about 40 varieties, 4 varieties of olives, orchards and vegetable gardens Thanks to its wide range of wines, the wines of Herdade do Esporão are appreciated and recognized in the four corners of the world. The Reserva White and Red wines from this estate show the rich and typical character of the best wines from Alentejo. These were the first wines to be produced at the Herdade do Esporão in 1985 and are meant to be enjoyed on special occasions. Herdade do Esporão Reserva White is produced from the Antão Vaz, Arinto and Roupeiro grape varieties. It ages 6 months in stainless steel vats in new American and French oak barrels on the fine lees. This wine presents a crystalline aspect, in the nose the notes of grapefruit and white pessego are highlighted and in the mouth it is creamy, complex and balanced, where the fruit is mixed with some minerality and, ends with an intense and persistent end. Herdade do Esporão Reserva Red is produced from the Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. It ages for 12 months in American (60%) and French (40%) oak barrels. After bottling it ages 8 months in bottle. This wine presents a ruby colour and an aroma of woodland fruits and blueberry jam wrapped in notes of coffee, black pepper and the light toast of the barrel. In the mouth it shows intense and dense, but with a firm tannin, which gives it structure and complexity, suggesting good potential in bottle. Don't miss our campaign and when buying 6 bottles from Herdade do Esporão Reserva we offer you 1 bottle Esporão Colheita. Available to order!
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Quinta das Lamelas

Port wine is undoubtedly one of the most appreciated wines in the world. With centuries of history it is on the banks of the Douro River that this magnificent nectar is cultivated and produced. Quinta das Lamelas is a family business initiated in 1836 and still today engaged in producing high quality Douro and Port Wines. This estate is known for its 10, 20, 30 and 40 years Old Tawnies and White Port wines and the Vintage, produced in exceptional years. Dated port wines (white and Tawnies) are the result of a blend of wines that ripen in wooden casks at an average of 10, 20.30 and 40 years respectively while vintage wines are produced from grapes of a single year. Quinta das Lamelas vintage 2017 was awarded the Prestige prize by Paixão pelo vinho magazine. Available to order!
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Carm CM White & Grande Reserva Red Wine

Carm is a family company dedicated to the production of quality wines from the grapes of their estates. Examples of this quality are the Carm CM White and Grande Reserva Red wines. CM White is produced from the selection of the best grapes from the century-old "Canada do Pereiro", located in Almendra, in the upper Douro. This wine fermentated in new French oak barrels, followed by battonage for a period of 8 months. Carm Grande Reserva Red is a deep red wine made from selected Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca grapes from Carm's best vineyards in the Douro Superior. The intense varietal aromas emerge, ripe plum , blueberries and floral hints. It has richness, concentration of plumy fruit flavours, which combined with fine tannins and new French oak barrels ageing, give this wine an excellent and long mouthfeel. Available to order!
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Aeternus - A tribute

Aeternus pays tribute to an eternal work ethic, and to a man who loved the land, his family and his work - Américo Amorim. Aeternus is a rare wine, produced in a hot and dry year from the centenary vineyards of the schistose slopes of Quinta Nova. Its character shapes its musculature, softens its texture, linearises its progression without taking away its irreverence. Then comes the complexity of aromas and nuances, balsamic, cedar, blue fruit, spice, schist. It is intense the energy that unites the firm structure with the silky texture and the robust and three-dimensional body. Rarely is it possible to appreciate such perfect harmonies. It then ends very long, dense and with great precision. Its production was limited to around 3500 bottles. Available to order!
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Cadão - Wines with Tradition

Based in the DOURO in S. João da Pesqueira - heart of the first demarcated region in the world and world heritage by UNESCO, MATEUS & SEQUEIRA VINHOS S.A. emerges as a young and entrepreneurial company with a past full of work linked to wine tradition and research in the Douro Vinhateiro region. The strategy for the success of this company is the acquisition of vineyards and estates in various strategic points of the various sub-regions of the Douro Vinhateiro, thus ensuring the quality of the raw material - the grapes Cadão Douro, Cadão Porto, Cadão Moscatel, Gravuras do Côa and Cabeça do Pote are the wines bottled by this company. They stand out for the quality of their varietals from the Douro, which gives them an excellent type of maturation and tasting. Don't miss our Cadão wine campaign and taste the Douro at home! Available to order
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Charme by Niepoort

Charme is all about elegance and balance, achieved by taking special attention to the smallest details during the entire wine-making process. Made in traditional stone lagares with 100% grape stems, Charme’s elegance is achieved using grapes from very old vineyards in Vale de Mendiz, on the banks of the Pinhão River. This red wine produced by Niepoort Vinhos S.A shows a light brick red appearance accompanies delicate aromas of sweet cherries and strawberries with a subtle aroma of old barriques providing a superb rustic character. On the palate pure primary fruit aromas come through, especially cherries, with a silky texture complemented by a rustic notes from the old barrels, lending the wine length, structure and a long, refreshing finish. Charme can be enjoyed by vegan people and is ideal to accompany mushrooms and game dishes, such as partridge or pheasant. You can try too Charme Clarete red wine... the result of a special moment at the 2016 harvest! It presents Very expressive on the nose, offering superb freshness and intensity. Despite its somewhat “hard” and austere character, the wine is full-bodied and generous in aroma, showing balance and liveliness. These wines are available for pruchase!!
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Taylor's Tawnies Port wines

Port Wine is one of the best known and appreciated fortified wine. It is obtained by adding brandy at a specific time, before finishing the fermentation. This means that the wine will retain the natural sweetness of the grape, becoming rich, round and soft in the mouth. Produced in one of the oldest demarcated regions, Port wine owes its unique and distinct characteristics to a unique association of climate, soil, grape variety and tradition. The grapes, grown on the steep and rocky slopes that border the Douro River and its tributaries, most well known, include Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão, but in total there are around thirty varieties of Port grape. The different styles of Port essentially derive from the various ways in which it can be aged, in wooden casks or in the bottle. This condition, as far as the way it is aged is concerned, will give the wine certain characteristics. Taylor's is one of the oldest Port Wine houses, which since 1692 has been dedicated exclusively to its production, and is therefore also one of the most prestigious Port Wine houses. Besides its magnificent Vintage Ports also its dated Tawny wines deserve to be highlighted. These are rich and complex wines, which age for longer periods in oak casks. Ageing in casks translates into delicious aromas of walnut, spice and oak wood intensify the longer they are aged in wood. Taylor's has one of the largest reserves of Tawny Port aged in wood, matured in its cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, and offers the full range of ages. Available to order! The 40 years of ageing in wood have concentrated this wine almost to an essence, producing intense and complex nutty and spicy aromas and a dense and concentrated palate full of rich mellow flavour. Tasting Notes: A sublime Port of very great age which shows the old olive-gold hue of its many years in cask. Decades of evaporation have concentrated this extraordinary wine to an exceptional density, with a powerful nose of dried fruit, honey and a touch of spice. Impressions of nutmeg, roasted coffee and an intense nuttiness converge both in the bouquet and on the palate. The wine’s rich, intense, voluptuous, almost viscous texture culminate in a finish of incredible length. Tasting Notes: Deep, old gold colour with hints of dried fruit and honey offsetting the rich nutty aromas. Lush, silky richness with an elegant, slightly austere quality which is quite distinctive. Subtle dried fruit flavours underly, exotic layers of caramel and nuts culminating in an endless finish. In the 20 Year Old tawny, the fruit has mellowed further than in the 10 Year Old, and the spicy, nutty aromas of ageing are more powerful and intense. Tasting Notes: Intense amber tawny colour. Opulent and voluptuous nose of complex spicy, jammy and nutty aromas, hints of orange flower and a fine oakiness coming from the long period of aging in cask. The palate is full of very rich and concentrated flavour and has a long mellow finish. Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny is a superb example of the aged tawny style. Mellow and elegant, combining delicate wood notes with rich aromas of mature fruit, it is bottled for immediate drinking. Tasting Notes: Deep brick colour with amber rim. Rich and elegant nose combining aromas of ripe berry fruit with a delicate nuttiness and subtle mellow notes of chocolate, butterscotch and fine oak wood. Smooth and silky on the palate and full of ripe figgy, jammy flavours which persist on the long finish. Taylor’s Fine Tawny is drawn from wines selected for their smoothness and mellow character. These are aged for up to three years in oak casks in Taylor’s cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. The individual wines are then blended together a few months before bottling for balance and completeness.  Tasting Notes: Pale brick colour with broad amber rim. Mellow nose of succulent ripe berry fruit with aromas of butterscotch, figs and prunes interwoven with attractive nutty and spicy aromas. Smooth and round on the palate, full of rich strawberry jam flavours.
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Herdade Aldeia de Cima: The wines are designed in the vineyard

Herdade Aldeia de Cima is Luisa Amorim's new project, responsible for managing the wines of Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo in the Douro and Taboadella in Dão. Although Herdade Aldeia de Cima has belonged to the Amorim family since 1994, it was not until 2017 that the decision to rebuild the property, together with the planting of a vineyard at levels in the Serra do Mendro, became a life project. The location of the estate, Serra do Mendro, has unique characteristics, which gives rise to a wide variety of microclimates and, consequently, micro terroirs. The vineyard will also differentiate the type of wines it will produce: The Alfaiates vineyard, the first to be planted, is located in spots of irregular geometry characterized by peaks and its sun exposure combined with an unusual thermal amplitude is essential to give the wine freshness. The Aldeya Vineyard and the Sant'Anna Vineyard will be born on the plateau. The soil will influence the structure, perfume and body of the wine. The Family Vine is a reproduction of the ancient agriculture, using an archaic training system, based on goblet vine training, the vines - that have no wire lattice-work and display a “crawling” appearance - are surrounded by the same micro-climate.  On the estate, viticulture is practised in integrated production mode and later converted to organic production mode.  Joaquim Faria is responsible for viticulture, Jorge Alves, as consultant, and António Carvalheiro, as resident, are the winemakers of the wines produced at Herdade Aldeia de Cima. Alyantiju and Herdade Aldeia de Cima Reserva are the first wines from this property.
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Private wines by Anselmo Mendes

It is not possible to talk about wines produced in the Vinho Verde region without talking about the winemaker Anselmo Mendes. Throughout his professional career he has been responsible for the oenology of several national projects and, in many of them, also the producer. As is the case of the Vinho Verde wines that carry his name Anselmo Mendes Alvarinho, Loureiro and Pardusco Private. Available to order!
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Herdade da Malhadinha Nova - Wines that tell their stories

The Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, a typical Alentejo estate, was bought by the Soares family in 1998. Since then the family has been working hard to transform the abandoned lands into soils capable of bringing genuine Alentejan products to life - wine production and the raising of native animals in total harmony with Nature. Wine production took shape in 2001 when they planted the first 20 hectares of vineyard, today the estate already has 35 hectares of vineyard.  The grapes chosen for the red wines are: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Miúda, Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Baga. Antão Vaz, Arinto, Roupeiro, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Viognier, Petit Manseng and Alvarinho are the grape varieties selected for the production of white wines. The estate's oenology department is run by consultant oenologist Luis Duarte and resident oenologist Nuno Gonzalez. Monte da Peceguina, Malhadinha, Marias da Malhadinha, Menino António, Pequeno João and MM da Malhadinha include the whole range of wines produced by Herdade da Malhadinha Nova and, each one tells its own story. The difference and uniqueness are also marked by the labels, fruits of the creativity of the younger generation of the Soares family. The children named the wines and tenderly designed their labels. The wines of Malhadinha Nova are elegant, intensely fruity and very complex. They are the result of their respect for nature, their passion and their dedication. Available to purchase!
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Herdade de Coelheiros - Wines that evolve with the time!

Located in the municipality of Arraiolos, Herdade de Coelheiros has been producing wines since 1991. This property is located in the demarcated region of Alentejo, stretching over about 800ha, of which 50ha are vineyards. The production of Herdade de Coelheiros wines requires minimal human intervention. In this way it guarantees a greater expression of the grape varieties potential and enhances the terroir profile. Located at an average altitude of 300 metres, the vineyards are planted in seven small plots and are currently in the process of conversion to Organic Production Mode. Wines with longevity and that evolve with the taste of time is the mark of this estate. Coelheiros White and Red wines received the Silver Medal in the Mundus Vini Contes last February. These wines are produced from the Arinto (white), Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet (red) grape varieties. Tapada de Coelheiros White won the Gold Medal in the same contest. The wines Herdade de Coelheiros White and Red are produced from the varieties Arinto and Roupeiro (white) and Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet (red). They are wines that express the unique terroir of Alentejo. There is, still in the market the wine Coelheiros Chardonnay, the last and limited edition. This 100% Chardonnay white wine shows the expression of the grape variety in the Alentejo terroir, revealing a high potential for ageing. A wine cellar edition! And finally Vinha do Taco is a red wine, 100% Petit Verdot, very special for Herdade de Coelheiros. It was in this vineyard, planted in 2001, that the wines of the property were presented. Vinha do Taco is only produced in years of exceptional quality and in limited quantities. Available for purchase!
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Quinta Do Popa: A historical winemaker house.

Quinta Do Popa is owned by a family that has passed its legacy down through the generations doing what they do best; wine. Since this producer house was founded, its objective has been to extend its brand to each region of the world. And, they have known how to do it very well. They have always taken care of the quality of their products. The grapes from its harvests are collected by specialists who give it the ideal treatment to obtain wines so exquisite that they conquer the most demanding palates.At Quinta Do Popa, they pay special attention even to the weather. Its grapes go through a maturation process under a sun with enough heat to give it that texture, color and flavor of its emblematic drinks. Besides, it is one of the few winemaker houses that has maintained the use of such sophisticated and traditional methods as the pisa a pie (traditional food treading), which ensures a better acquisition of the most delicious extracts of the fruit.All its raw materials are selected with great care. Its vineyards are protected and fed by the majesty of the Douro river, especially those considered heritage because of their 80 years of work. The collectors explore them daily to obtain only that fruit that meets the quality requirements and, additionally, maintains the historical touch that only Douro grape varieties possess.Among its most renowned products are its special editions, among which we can find the following:- Papo red wine: an exquisite wine of beautiful color with vanilla aroma and butter notes. It is complex but fresh and elegant, and its flavor has hints of tobacco and wood. It is a tribute to Luis Pato.- Popa tinto Doce: It is a wine created in honor of the women of the family. Its color is deep violet and it smells of red berries and strawberry jam. It is fine and discreet, with a level of acidity that balances its flavors.- Quinta Do Popa HOMENAGEM: A tribute to Francisco Ferreira (PÔPA). It is a ruby colored wine. Its aroma is very diverse, with hints of menthol and notes of highly ripened fruit (blackberry and black plum). It is exquisite on the palate, has good volume and a slightly toasted flavor thanks to the wooden barrels in which it is macerated.
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Reynolds - Art and Tradition since 1850

Thomas Reynolds, an English seaman and merchant, arrived in Portugal in 1820, attracted by the potential of the wine trade. He settled in the northern town of Porto with his two sons, Thomas and Robert. Years later, they move to Spain and invest in the cork industry. The activity is profitable and quickly expands to Portugal. In 1850 they decide to return to the country and settle in Estremoz. But Thomas and his eldest son, Thomas, driven by their entrepreneurial spirit soon left for New Zealand and never returned.Robert, the youngest son, is in charge of the business, which he quickly develops with the acquisition of new land and the production of quality wines, an activity he carried out with commitment and passion. The Alentejo becomes the definitive resting place of the Reynolds in Portugal and of Robert, the family patriarch. Robert Rafael, Carlos, Glória and Julián are the descendants who have kept the name and heritage of the Reynolds Family alive over time. To honour his mother and all his ancestors who lived in the Alentejo, Gloria’s son Julian produce a quality wine, which carries his mother’s name – Gloria Reynolds. Alicante Bouschet is the main variety of Reynolds wines. In fact it was introduced in Portugal by the Reynolds family a century and a half ago. Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alfrocheiro, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are also used in the red wines. As for the whites, the chosen grape varieties are Antão Vaz and Arinto. Art and Tradition is the hallmark of Reynolds wines! Available for purchase!
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Quinta do Rol

Quinta do Rol is a centenary estate rich in the traditions of the region of Extremadura. Keeping its original features from the last century, it has already modernized its processes and cultures. The Quinta, located in a rural area, offers a peaceful and restful landscape, in a calm location, about an hour from Lisbon, capable of providing a rest away from the stress of cities. It emerges as a combination of the architectural beauty of the last century, typical of the good estates in the region, and the desire to make it modern, with all the comforts of the new times, by focusing on four areas: excellence in wine production, with wines, spirits and sparkling wines; new equestrian center; reception and organization of events and accommodation in rural tourism so that you can enjoy a relaxing rural rest. The wine production of this estate combines the centenary wine tradition with the good soils of Extremadura, and the result is wines of unquestionable quality. Available to order!
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Vinha Paz - Five generations of wine producers

In 2002, the first Vinha Paz was born, whose name was inspired by the mother of António Canto Moniz, the producer. Vinha Paz is more than a wine, it is a family legacy with more than a century, passed from generation to generation. A story that began in the first granite wine cellar, built by the great-great-grandfather of António Canto Moniz, where, even today, wine is made in an ancient way but using modern technologies. And the story continued: his grandfather was the first president of the Federation of Viticulturists in Dão, his father developed cooperativism and was president of a cooperative winery and his younger brother was director of the Federation of Vinhos do Dão. The label's iconic image is of a gate at the Carreira Alta house, where her sister lives and the winery is located. Henrique, his son, is the current manager of Vinha Paz. With him, he continues this story of five generations of a family making wines with passion and personality, for over 150 years. In the Vinha Paz range, typical Dão grape varieties are used (touriga nacional, alfrocheiro, Tinta roriz and jaen, for reds; cross and malvasia, for whites). In the Vinha Paz range, there is a special wine, Othon, produced from old vines.
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Julia Kemper

As producers and people passionate about winemaking, Julia kemper's mission is to encourage the passion for Dão’s wine throughout the world, in a differentiating, innovative way and in perfect harmony with Nature. Julia Kemper's mission is let people known the nobility, the elegance and the character of a wine that is still hidden by magnificent mountains. It is among the Dão mountains that its terroirs are found, in Quinta do Cruzeiro in Oliveira-Mangualde, where vineyards are treated with knowledge, delicacy and according to an organic and sustained agriculture. It is also in Quinta do Cruzeiro that Wine Cellar is set, where modern and ancestral grape treading techniques are aligned to transform the crops into fantastic wines, with a delicious acidity, floral aromas and delicate texture. Producing a high-quality vegan and organic wine implies extensive knowledge, constant work and learning; it implies, above all, dedication and an enormous passion. This passion has been in Melo Family for more than 400 years and its values have passed from generation to generation. Currently, Julia Kemper wines are sold in Portugal and throughout the world, preserving the noble grapes of the region: Touriga-Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz and Jaen, for the reds, and Encruzado, Malvasia-Fina and Verdelho, for the whites, besides keeping other varieties not fully identified in small quantities. The red wine JK Curiosity won the gold medal last February, at the Mundus Vini 2020 Contest. Available for purchase!
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Quinta das Bágeiras Tribute wines

Quinta das Bágeiras is one of the most well-known and appreciated wine brands in the Bairrada region.Its producer, Mário Sérgio has always wanted to produce wines that reflect the quality and character of the region. In this way, Quinta das Bágeiras wines are made in the most natural way possible. Quinta das Bágeiras is one of the most well-known and appreciated wine brands in the Bairrada region.Its producer, Mári Sérgio has always wanted to produce wines that reflect the quality and character of the region. In this way, Quinta das Bágeiras wines are made in the most natural way possible The passion for winemaking by the family of Mário Sérgio. came to life through his grandfather Fausto. He was the first in the family to devote himself to the vineyard and the winery and he was the one who bought the first plots. He passed down his passion for the land to the generations that came after him, as well as the values he always stood by: hard-work, perseverance and integrity.Grandfather Fausto enjoyed elegant and fresh wines, with softer tannins and less alcohol content (thus allowing him to indulge in one more glass...). The wine named after him was created with these memories in mind, a wine which carries the simplicity and lightness of Fausto himself. Abel Nuno represents the second generation in the history of Quinta das Bágeiras. He was the one who took note of the best vineyard plots in Bairrada, small properties they have acquired over the last 25 years and, to this day, he is still the one who looks after them, in a wise, rigorous and caring way. This wine was created not only as an homage to Mário Sergio's father, but to the family as a whole. Abel always preferred wines with character, the strong and full structure of which make an impression and what they tried to accomplish here was a wine to his liking, white as well as red. Therefore, they also wanted to prove to themselves that it was possible to produce a great wine from vines that were "only" 15-years-old, but that are grown in an excellent terroir, mimicking the natural production of an old vineyard, through the mixture of grape varieties and the reduction of the younger vines' production. In 2017 Quinta das Bágeiras bottled 2000 bottles of its red reserve in a special edition commemorating the 30th anniversary of Quinta do Bill, a Portuguese folk-rock band. This red reserve is obtained from Baga grapes, from vines planted in the best clay-limestone soils in the region. Fermented in small mills, without destemming, it aged in new French 500 liter oak barrels for 18 months. Available for purchase!
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Quinta Nova awarded at the Mundus Vini Contest 2020

Quinta Nova Unoaked was awarded the silver medal at the MUNDUS VINI Contest last February.This wine presents an elevated youth and freshness. Its vivid red colour has an intense aroma of red berries, and possesses a good body with very fine tannins, resulting in an elegant and satiny finish. Port wine LBV from this producer was also awarded the Gold medal in this contest. This Port is produced using traditional methods, presenting a voluminous and all encompassing, elegant and complex aroma and deep red colour. In the mouth large volume, firm structure, intense, straight and deep; vigorous, full of gravity, good balance between alcohol, structure and sugar. A very long end in mouth. Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is one of the most prestigious producers of Douro and Port wines. Availabe for purchase!!!
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DoDa - Two wine regions in the same bottle

Inspired by an old idea of Rolf Niepoort, Dirk joined Alvaro de Castro to blend the “perfect wine”. The innovative approach was the union of two different wine regions Dão and Douro. The blend of the different characteristics created an impressive wine with the freshness and elegance of Dão and the concentration and fine tannins of Douro. The first Dado was born in 2000, a blend of 50% Dão wine, from Quinta da Pellada and 50% Douro wine, from Quinta do Carril. Making the wine was actually the easiest part of the process. The challenge was to overcome all the legal problems related to the label approval. As a table wine the label could not mention: region involved , year of harvest, year of bottling, or the history of the wine... Nevertheless, the result was a lovely perfumed wine, with raspberry fruit aromas, richness and freshness on the palate, firm tannins, bright acidity, and with a creamy feel to the whole.
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Quinta do Crasto single varietals

Located in a prime spot in the Douro Demarcated Region in Northern Portugal, Quinta do Crasto has been in the family of Leonor and Jorge Roquette for more than a century. Like all the other great Douro estates, Quinta do Crasto dates far back into ancient times. The name Crasto comes from the Latin castrum meaning “Roman fort”. Each year, Quinta do Crasto produces around 1,500,000 bottles of Douro and Port wines. The Quinta do Crasto single varietals are premium wines. Produced exclusively with fruit of the respective variety, they are only bottled in those years of such exceptional quality that the grape showcases all its true potential and achieves the maximum expression of the identity of its variety. Touriga Nacional is a notable Douro Valley grape. It is a very fresh variety that brings vivacity to this very hot region. In addition to freshness, this grape variety has a distinctive aroma marked by notes of violet. Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional has a lively and concentrated colour. The intense aroma is of ripe fruit with notes of good wood. It has great presence in the mouth, soft and round, with everything highly well-tuned. The finish is long with hints of spices. Touriga Franca is an emblematic Douro grape that is well adapted to the viticultural characteristics of the region and highly interesting oenologically speaking. It is a reliable variety that has the great virtue of producing low levels of alcohol in spite of the heat in a region such as the Douro. Quinta do Crasto Touriga Franca is rich violet in colour. On the nose, it offers an impressive intensity and highly concentrated aromas of red fruits in perfect harmony with soft floral notes. In the mouth, it starts intensely and then evolves into an elegant wine, with excellent mouth volume and silky tannins, all of which are well integrated with notes of red fruits. Its finish is perfectly balanced, extraordinarily long, and full of freshness. This wine is the perfect expression of the identity of the grape variety. Tinta Roriz is a challenging grape variety from an oenological point of view. High in tannins, its biggest challenge is the phenolic maturation of the grapes. In order to achieve the desired point of tannin maturation, these grapes require the ideal terroir in terms of soil, altitude and sun exposure, with favourable climatic conditions throughout the year. Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz has a lively and concentrated colour. On the nose, it presents an intense aroma of ripe fruit with good woody notes. It has great presence in the mouth, soft and round, with everything in perfect balance. It has a long and prolonged finish These wines are available for purchase!!
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Casas do Côro

The history of Casas do Côro wines begins with the purchase of old vines over 80 years old in Marialva and evolves with the planting of 9 hectares of the best white grape varieties. Its owners share a passion for the land where they were born, for their traditions, smells and aromas, continuing to believe and bet strongly on a territory that they consider unique. Casas do Côro wines are very fresh and mineral, with exuberant acidity but above all they are wines with a soul and proof that with good wines they make good friends! Casas do Côro wines are a novelty in our store but can now be ordered
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Quinta Foz de Arouce

Quinta de Foz de Arouce is located in Lousã, in Beiras region. The rivers Arouce and Ceira run through the estate, which is also surrounded by the mountains of Lousã and Penela. In 1987, under the leadership of winemaker Joao Portugal ramos, the first Quinta de Foz de Arouce wine was bottled and sold Quinta da Foz do Arouce produces one white wine and two reds. Foz do Arouce white wine is made from Cerceal grape variety, fermented and aged in french oak barrels. It presents Pale straw yellow in color. Complex aromas with notes of lime and grape-fruit, honey and fennel. Good structure and well balanced acidity, soft with vanilla and smoky undertones. Long after taste. Foz do Arouce red wine is made from Baga and Touriga Nacional grape varieties, vinified with long maceration and aged in oak half-barrels. It shows good aromatic concentration with notes of red fruits and resin. Smooth tannins. Well balanced with a persistent finish. Vinhas Velhas de santa Maria is the other wine from Quinta Foz de Arouce. Made from Baga grape from very old vines and planted in schistous soil this wine is vinified in "lagares" and age in new barrels. This red wine reveals full bodied with aroma of prunes and red fruits, also showing spicy and tobacco notes. Powerful and dense in the mouth, with well-balanced tannins.Long and persistent finish. A wine for ageing. Available for purchase!
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Awarded Lavradores de Feitoria wines

Lavradores de Feitoria is a unique project, created on September of 2000. Resulted from the union of 15 producers, owners of 18 Quintas spread throughout the best terroirs in the 3 sub-regions of the Douro region (Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior). Nowadays the company has 48 shareholders (of which 15 are producers), and 19 Quintas. Together, they have a total area of vineyard of more than 600 ha. All wines from Lavradores de Feitoria – from the big consumption to the big ageing capacity – are balanced, elegant and food-friendly, but always with a Douro identity. One should expect, and demand, a strong character for each brand as an expression of terroir, concept, or even fantasy. At Lavradores de Feitoria are produce blended wines and the so called terroir wines. The first – with the brands Lavradores de Feitoria, Gadiva, Cheda and Três Bagos – are made from a rigorous selection of grapes from the different Quintas and reveal the complexity, the richness and the blending tradition of Douro. The terroir wines – with the brands Meruge and Quinta da Costa das Aguaneiras – reflect the character and the individuality of a specific vineyard. In the The 7th "SAKURA" Japan Women's Wine Awards 2020 Lavradores de Feitoria White, Meruge white and Quinta da Costa red wines were awarded the Gold Medal Malvasia Fina, Gouveio and Síria grapes variety were choose for the production of Lavradores de Feitoria White. This wine is fresh and fruity, with good aromatic density, revealing tropical fruit like plums and watermelon. Simultaneously fresh and fruity on the palate, it is very elegant with balanced acidity and some minerality. It has a beautiful contrast of citrus and tropical fruit. Meruge White is a 100% Viosinho. This wine reveals great complex aromas of ripe fruits with balsamic hints to then evolve to some dried white fruit aromas. On the palate it has a very elegant acidity and expressive notes of quince, vanilla and dried peel of fruits. It is very fresh with a very harmonious and long finish. Quinta da Costa red wine is mostly produced with Touriga Nacional, planted in Quinta da Costa, one of our families’ Douro vineyards. The vineyard is located in Cima Corgo, in the Douro valley, on a slope with south exposure that is 50 years old. The wine is vinified in traditional granite containers – the “lagares” – to then pursue its ageing in French oak barrels. It presents bright red colour. Intense and exuberant, very fruity and elegant on the palate. It reveals aromas of ripe black plum and cassis. Full-bodied and silky on the palate, with soft and ripe tannins and spicy notes. It is a powerful, elegant wine with great potential of ageing in the bottle. Available for purchase!
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Odisseia Wines

Odisseia Wines is a Jean-Hugues Gros winemaker's project. Working for several years in Portugal, Jean-Hugues Gros is an oenologist and consultant for several well-known Portuguese wine houses. The first Odisseia wines were produced in 2004 and, throughout this time, have been awarded prizes. The last was the Grande Reserva red wine awarded the Gold Medal at the Mundus Vini Contest last February and Gold Medal at 7th “SAKURA” Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2020. These wines are produced in the Douro region. White wines are produced from the grape varieties Viosinho, Rabigato and Códega do Larinho planted between 450 and 650 m in altitude and on granitic soil. For Reserva Branco was selected vines more 20 years old. For Odisseia Rosé was selected varieties are mostly Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca from vines under 20 years of age. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Nacional varieties were chosen for red wines. Odiisseia wines are a novelty in our store, but are already available to order!
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Carm

CARM is a company that is still entirely owned by the family that launched its activity, with records dating back to the mid-17th century. The agricultural operation has always been focused in the region where the Douro River begins its course exclusively in Portuguese territory. This is also where the oldest demarcated wine region begins – the Demarcated Douro and Port Wine Region. Their goal has always been to produce high quality olive oils and wines, using only olives and grapes from our estates, with approximately 220 hectares of olive groves and 62 hectares of vineyards located around the village of Almendra, in the best part of the Upper Douro, included in the Côa Valley Archaeological Reserve. CARM, Vinha da Urze, Vinha do Bispado and Marquês d 'Almeida are the brands that this company bottles. Last February Carm Reserva Tinto was awarded the Grand Gold medal and Vinha da Urze Branco the Gold medal in the Mundus Vini 2020 contest. Available in our online store.
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Portugal Boutique Winery

Portugal Boutique Winery was born from the dream of Nuno Aguiar de Morais Vaz and António Olazabal Ferreira to produce their own wines. Both with strong links to the Douro region, it seemed logical to start by producing wines in this region. With a small but audacious portfolio, they focused, from the beginning, on the incessant search for old vines in the most genuine places of the Douro. Boina and Guyot are the first two wines of these promising wine producers Available for purchase!
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New in store: Quinta do Todão

Quinta do Todão is located in the town of Gouvinhas, in the sub-region of Cima Corgo. It is a historic estate, with centuries-old references in Port wine. Its vineyard area extends over 50 hectares. The main building of Quinta do Todão is the Solar of Dr. Paulo Pizarro de Carvalho e Melo, descendant of the Marquês do Pombal, emblazoned house built in the 18th century. With rugged and deeply schist soil, it has, in addition to excellent wine and olive oil, a tasty orange and tangerine. jean-Hugues Gros is the oenologist responsible for this project and the grape varieties chosen for its production are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz for Tinto and Viosinho, Rabigato and Códega do Larinho for white. Quinta do Todão wines are a novelty in our store, but are already available to order!
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Dona Francisca

António Augusto Ferreira, producer of Dona Francisca, developed this brand with the French winemaker Jean-Hugues Gros, and the result is a unique wine.An old passion for the land, the Douro and wine led him and his wife, Joana Queiroz Ribeiro, to abandon their previous life and dedicate themselves, body and soul, to the production of this wine. Dona Francisca intends to be a wine brand with its own identity, guided by simplicity, which represents the essence of the Douro valley and the rhythm of its terraces. Available for purchase!
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Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is a place of extreme beauty in the heart of Douro valley and owned by Amorim family since 1999. The family connection to the wine comes from afar, through its connection with the export houses of Vila Nova de Gaia in the cork business. Meanwhile the dream came true and the project is now in the hands of the 4th generation of the family. With a story longer than 250 years, the property displays conserved structures and the cellar original building from 1764, after interventions by the architect Arnaldo Barbosa. The oenological rigor and the diversity of different 42 vineyard plots forced an alliance of traditional processes and sophisticated technology, adding two fully mechanized presses, wine fermentation tanks with different systems and more recently, the design of a small "Atelier" in ancient granite lagares - a small manual cellar that treats wines as study works to become the «grande reservas» of the house, all unique wines, authentic and high-quality, in a total of about 300000L. The Pomares range of this estate is positioned in the segment of gastronomic wines with high quality, but uncompromised, thus corresponding to the character of this new generation, which also shows a special taste for cuisine and looks for gourmet trends. Grainha Reserva Branco, a wine with an exuberant structure, and Grainha Reserva Tinto, a deep Douro with special precision, inherit the responsibility to do justice to the strong notoriety of the brand, owned by Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Quinta Nova Grande Reserva and Quinta Nova Refêrencia are two excellent wines that place their producer in a prominent place. The iconic Mirabilis Red 2017 (96-98 points), Mirabilis Branco 2018 (92-94 points) and the novelty Quinta Nova Aeternus 2017 (94-96 points) shine in the disputed ranking of international critic Mark Squires. For this renowned critic Mirabilis Tinto is probably the wine that will compete in the future to be the best of Quinta Nova's iconic wine collection. Aeternus, although very young, already shows personality and potential. As for white wine Mirabilis is undoubtedly a wine that reveals purity and adherence and represents one of the ex-libris of the property and the Douro region. Availabe for purchase!!!
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Palacio Brejoeira alvarinho

When we talk about Alvarinho, it is impossible not to associate it with Brejoeira Palace. But, what is this place? Brejoeira Palace is one of the largest wine producers in the region. It stands out, among other things, for its historical value and the emblematic tradition that characterizes each of its products. Also known as Quinta da Brejoeira, you can found it in Monção. One of its most outstanding features is that it is a 30-hectare property of which 18 are destined exclusively for Alvarinho plantations. In addition to being one of the best-known winemaking companies, Brejoeira Palace draws much attention for its structure and appearance. It is a grand building of neoclassical style dating from the late nineteenth century and, at the same time, has had a success that has forged a magnificent destination. Brejoeira Palace has a range of products that can be placed in the Alvarinho category and include the following: - PALÁCIO DA BREJOEIRA ALVARINHO MAGNUM 2015: It is a type of wine that is made from a variety of Alvarinho under a maceration of 6 to 8 months in bottles before being marketed. It has a bright color with citrus reflections; its aroma is fruity with notes of stone fruit and light jam. Its flavor is complex, full of ripe fruit and with a long finish; a fact that makes it perfect to accompany white meat dishes. - PALÁCIO DA BREJOEIRA ALVARINHO 2018: It is a 100% Alvarinho wine with a clear appearance and citrus color. Its intense and complex aroma, together with its intense flavor, making it an elegant and fresh option. It has a fruity character with citrus and tropical fruit aromas. It has good volume, with a very pleasant and persistent finish. It is ideal to accompany white meat and fish. - AGUARDENTE BAGACEIRA ALVARINHO: Bagaceira wine that is obtained from the distillation of "bagasse", a variety of Alvarinho. It has a clear and transparent color with the floral aroma that characterizes the Alvarinho. It is a very soft brandy that superimposes the alcoholic character and generates a harmonious sensation on the palate. It is a good option for before and after each meal. - AGUARDENTE VELHA ALVARINHO: It can be considered as the most popular Alvarinho wine. To obtain it, the typical Alvarinho grape is distilled and macerated in French oak barrels located in the old vault of Brejoeira Palace for 10 to 12 years. It has a soft aroma with velvety flavor, very typical of its origins, as well as its emblematic amber color. It is the best option for after a good meal.
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Palato do Côa

Palato do Coa started in 2007, when the winemaker Carlos Magalhães challenged 5 of his friends to buy Quinta da Saudade, located in the Douro Superior, Vila Nova de Foz Côa; considered by many one of the best terroir of the Douro region, in Portugal. With the goal to produce the best Douro wines, the estate has 7.5 hectares of old vineyards and 8.5 hectares planted in 2010. Since its foundation, the objective of this society is to create wines capable of competing and surpassing what is best done in the demarcated Douro region. In order for this to happen, the experience and know-how accumulated by the other partners as lovers and connoisseurs of good wines is essential. The grape varieties chosen for the production of the Palato do Coa wines are the prestigious Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Alicante Bouschet for reds, and Rabigato, Viosinho and Códega do Larinho for whites. Do you already taste Palato do Coa wines? Available for pruchase!!
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Batuta by Niepoort

Batuta is a perfect blend: powerful, elegant, with a superb harmony and a great ageing potential. It was first released in 1999 with the intention of revealing an impressive yet elegant Douro wine. “Batuta”, meaning the baton used by an orchestral conductor, proved to be the perfect name. This wine is produced from two old vineyards with different altitudes and aspects. After a rigorous selection process in the vineyard, the grapes are carefully sorted in our cellar before being fermented very gently and with a longer maceration period. All the details were carefully considered in order to produce a complex and elegant fine wine. Batuta is a wine of extreme, from all the Niepoort wines, is the one that demonstrates the most discrete behavior; the tannins are present but are fine and elegant, the aroma is very rich and intense but never exuberant, has plenty of concentration from the old Douro vineyards but is fresh and elegant. Availablr for purchase!!
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Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa

Quinta do Crasto, S.A. is a Portuguese company dedicated to Douro and Port wine production. Its headquarters is in Gouvinhas, in the municipality of Sabrosa in Northern Portugal. This is the heart of the Douro Valley, the first demarcated and regulated wine region in the world, recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2001. Quinta do Crasto benefits from exceptional conditions for producing wines and olive oils of the highest possible quality. Each year, Quinta do Crasto produces around 1,500,000 bottles of Douro and Port wines Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa is a super premium, single vineyard, Douro DOC red wine that is only bottled in exceptional years and always in strictly limited numbers. Since its first release in 1998, this wine has conquered the status of being one of the great Portuguese wines, having received top reviews in the national and international press over recent years. For many wine lovers, Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa is one of the great Douro wines and one of the most emblematic. Having the chance to taste this wine is a veritable privilege. Have you tasted it? This wine is available for pruchase!!
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Vinhos Verde by Niepoort

Niepoort is an independent family business since 1842. Through five generations, the business passed successfully from one Niepoort to the next Niepoort and in most cases older and younger generation worked side by side for a long period. From its wide range we chosse wines produced is the Vinho Verde region. OLO - stems from the best vineyards in the sub-region of Basto. It is a white wine inspired by the Olo River, which, with its impressive granite landscapes and waterfalls, is considered to be one of the most beautiful rivers of the Vinho Verde region. The abundance of water and granite in this area contributes to the minerality and freshness of the region’s terroir. The OLO is a serious, complex and beautifully harmonious wine. Very light in colour, almost crystalline, the OLO offers very complex and exceptionally linear aromas of stone, lemon, white fruit and ginger. This is an extremely graceful wine with abundant minerality, which thanks to its well-structured acidity, finishes with firmness, intensity and energy. OLO Sparkling Wine - result of a little experiment conducted in 2012 when it was decided to set aside a share of the OLO and not bottle. This quantity was kept in a small tank and bottled it the following January in order to produce a sparkling wine according to the traditional Champagne method. The result was very promising and repeated in the following year. That is how the Espumante OLO 2013 was created. This wine is elegant and delicate, showing its youth, fine mousse and beautiful balance. The wine’s acidity ensures a long and refreshing finish. This wine makes for an ideal aperitif, but also offers enough body to pair very nicely with shellfish. Teppo Peixe - was created to combine with Japanese cuisine, where the delicate and fine flavours are evident. It is a perfect wine to pair with Japanese cuisine or dishes with delicate flavours. Light and bright colour, the Teppo Peixe shows citrus and white flowers notes in the aroma. Slightly saline in the mouth, it is very delicate, enveloping and with a high acidity which allows a refreshing and crystalline finish. The light carbon dioxide present, when accompanied by dishes of Asian influence, raises the wine and works almost as a final shot to clear the palate. Light, discreet and elegant, is a very easy drinking wine Wanna Bi - It is a wine which offers a completely individual profile, distinctly different from the expressive and aromatic style which usually characterises this grape variety in the Minho region. As the name suggests, the “Wanabi” is a wine that wants to be a different kind of Alvarinho. This Alvarinho is also a wine of great elegance, with beautiful aromas of citrus and flowers harmonising with hints of tea leaves and wet stone. The subtle presence of wood lends the wine further aromatic complexity. On the palate the wine offers some body as well as vivacity and balance, while its acidity and minerality provide contrast for the wine’s delicate residual sweetness. With a long, creamy and complex finish, the Wanabi 2017 can be enjoyed young, although it also promises ageing potential. This wines are available for pruchase!!
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Muros Antigos by Anselmo Mendes

The work of Anselmo Mendes is recogni-sed in Portugal and abroad, not only for the excellence of the wines he produces but also for the surprising and consistent manner in which he innovates. Have you tried the Muros Antigos brand of this producer and oenologist? Muros Antigos Escolha is a White wine made from a selection of the three best white Varieties in the Region: Alvarinho, Loureiro and Avesso. Alvarinho conveys structure and body, Loureiro aromatic intensity and Avesso acidity and minerality. This wine shows Floral, fruity aroma. Fresh, fruity flavour. Good structure and well-balanced. Muros Antigos Loureiro is exclusively made with Loureiro grape variety, grown in the River Lima Valley. Strong climatic influence from the Atlantic. It reveals Intense citrus and floral aromas. Fresh, with dry, fruity finish. Muros Antigos Avesso shows white fruit aromas. Fresh,strong minerality, with dry, fruity finish. Avesso is one of the most original Portuguese grapes. it produces wines with an extreme minerality and a big aging capacity. Muros Antigos Alvarinho is a white wine from the Alvarinho grape variety, grown exclusively in Monção and Melgaço. It originates in vineyards on sunny hillsides with poor granite soils . It presents Citrus and slightly tropical notes. Full bodied with good structure, fresh and mineral. Long finish with the light bitter citrus taste of the Alvarinho variety. This wines are available for purchase!!
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Esporão wines reserve: red and white wine.

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Esporão wines reserve: red and white wine.

When it comes to wines, red wine, and white wine are the most sought after. The most recognized wine companies worldwide know it, so they have dedicated many of their operational years to the growth of their red and white wine reserves. In this sense, Esporão offers both types of wine and has taken care of the maturation time of each one, protecting the excellence of its raw material, in order to maintain its high quality. Red wine is the first wine that Esporão made and its creation dates back to 1985. It is one of the best Alentejo wines, a fact that can be verified thanks to its consistency and rich flavor. When you taste a little of the Esporão red wine, you can quickly recognize the aroma and flavor that characterizes the best productions of the territory where the Herdade do Esporão grapes are grown, the main element in the elaboration of this traditional product. In addition to following sustainable agricultural practices, the viticulture behind this wine allows its products to be one of the most optimal. In the case of red wine, grapes are harvested by hand and vinified in small capacity tanks with temperature control. Then, once the pressing is done, the wines are aged in American and French oak barrels for 12 months. Thanks to this, you get an exquisite red wine that maintains the traditional wealth of the region and respects the universal culture of wine. The production of white wine is a bit similar. The cultivation of the grapes with which it is made, also grapes from Herdade do Esporão, is carried out in a friendly way with the environment, ensuring the quality of its fruits and the rationalization of natural resources. They are harvested in the fresh morning and are vinified separately, after a partial stage of 6 months, French and American oak barrels with fine lees. The fantastic white wine of Esporão is creamy and has a volume and balance that give it a long and intense finish. It is full of fruit, contains notes of carambola (star fruit), grapefruit and lemon with hints of spices and a toasted and aromatic flavor. Red wine, meanwhile, is more dense and complex; it reveals notes of berries and blueberry jam and is flavored with hints of coffee and black pepper.
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