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Raposeira Blanc de Noirs Bruto White
Minimum 4 years in the basement. A sparkling 100% touriga franca, a white of red grapes, with a very persistent fruity palate that gives it all the excellence and difference that characterizes it and that distinguishes it from the rest. Endowed with a unique straw and light citrus color, its intensity makes it an excellent aperitif and the ideal accompaniment to meat dishes due to its intense and fruity aroma. Contain sulfites.
Terras do Demo Malvasia Fina Bruto White
The Espumante Demas Lands Malvasia fino is the result of our passion for quality sparkling wines. With an improved production method we were able to create an award winning sparkling wine with a recognized quality. Of clear appearance and with fine and persistent bubble, the vinification of this product occurs in system of "Open spout" with settling and fermentation at low controlled temperatures. The maturation and aging of this sparkling wine takes place according to a slow evolution, with roundness of fruity peaks after 12 months. Complex aromas occur in the later stage of aging. The Malvasia Fina Demas Lands Sparkling is ideal for accompanying seafood, oysters, fish, poultry and white meats. Contain sulfites.
Casa da Passarella Abanico Reserva Red
Classic blend wine from Dão, the Abanico Reserva is born from different vineyards of Casa da Passarella. The grapes that serve as base are the Touriga Nacional, the Alfrocheiro and the Jaen, and respecting the balance of the different plots chosen, we harvest the grapes manually for boxes of 12 kg. The fermentation takes place in traditional cement tanks and pre-fermentation and post-fermentation is done, the stage is partially made in new French oak barrels for a year, and the whole process of stabilization for bottling is done in a natural way - we do not subject this wine to any type of filtration.
Contains Sulfites.
Messias Milésime Grand Cuvée Bruto White
Classic base wine vinification with temperature control during alcoholic fermentation. Second fermentation in bottle and stage according to the traditional method. Sparkling wine with a light citrus color, with lead tones, inducing greyish chromatic sensations, resulting from the red grape of the Baga variety, which together with Bical and Chardonnay complete the lot. The aroma is still quite young, highlighting fresh notes of lemon-like citrus fruits, surrounded by delicate nuances of bread dough and light toast. In the mouth it is very smooth and with a silky foam. Finishes long and fresh. Contains sulfites.
Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas Red
Quinta do Crasto Reserve Old Vines aged in French oak barrels (85%) and American oak barrels (15%), where it remained for about 18 months. The grapes from Vinhas Velhas were transported in boxes of 22 kg capacity and subjected to rigorous sorting on a table of choice at the entrance to the cellar. After a complete destemming and a slight crushing, the must was transferred to fermentation vats in stainless steel with controlled temperature. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, a soft pressing was carried out. With a deep ruby ??color, it impresses on the nose for its extraordinary freshness and complexity, with fresh aromas of forest, where fresh notes of rock rose, and seductive aromas of wild Douro fruits stand out. In the mouth it presents an elegant beginning, evolving into a wine of excellent volume and solid structure, where we find tannins with a complex texture. An engaging wine that finishes balanced, fresh and very persistent. A wine of extraordinary complexity that fully reflects the essence of the old vineyards at Quinta do Crasto. Contains Sulfites.
Pedra Cancela Reserva White
Fermentation at controlled temperature of 14º, the crust in French oak barrels. Stage for 4 months in French oak barrels using the batonnage process. With bright citrus yellow color, mineral notes, freshness to white flesh fruits, slight citrus touch. A good volume and freshness of the mouth, excellent acidity, with good persistence. End of intense, long and persistent test. Contains Sulfites.
Quinta do Ortigão Talhão dos Manos Red
Talhão dos Manos is one of the oldest plots on the Quinta and is exclusively worked / cared for by "Manos" Pedro and João. Total destemming, prolonged skin maceration, alcoholic fermentation at 28ºC and 9 months of aging in French oak barrels "Allier" . Intense ruby color, clear appearance and complex aroma, intense in black fruit and chocolate. Round, persistent and elegant tannins. Contains sulfites.
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Citadelle Jardin D´Été
Citadelle Jardin D´Été is made with 22 botanicals, including juniper berries, salt pepper and Sichuan pepper. The name alone betrays it, but you can immediately recognize the fresh and intense aroma of the flowers. You can also feel the fresh aromas of citrus and juniper. The nose is fresh and intense. It opens with notes of juniper and citrus (yuzu and orange zest, candied lemon), complemented by flowers (violet) and fennel with sweet spices and licorice in the background. Very delicate taste and with a beautiful freshness. Always floral, but more spicy and fruity. It evolves with notes of nutmeg, orris root and star anise. The finish is floral and fruity, with citrus fruits, almonds and cumin.
Citadelle No Mistake Old Tom
No Mistake was one of many nicknames given to gin, as noted by Charles Dickens. When it came time to think of a name for our new Old Tom Gin, “No Mistake” was a no-brainer. As an Old Tom gin in the 19th century would have been stored in wooden barrels, Citadelle No Mistake Old Tom uses the aged Citadelle Réserve as a base and then adds an aged Caribbean sugar syrup. Fresh and powerful, it starts with juniper, orange peel and cardamom. Then, more floral with jasmine and honeysuckle, vegetable with fennel and coffee notes. Full and elegant palate with bittersweet profile with candied lemon peel, genepi, aniseed and almonds. Then follow spicy notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and cubeb pepper.
Torre de Palma Alicante Bouschet Tinta Miúda Red
Manual harvest of 50% Alicante Bouschet and 50% Tinta Miúda (Graciano). After destemming, the grapes go to marble vats where alcoholic fermentation takes place and traditional foot treading is carried out followed by an 18-month aging period in second-year French oak barrels. Deep Ruby color. Very complex aroma, notes of red fruits in jam, aniseed and spices. In the mouth, it is very voluminous, creamy, with firm tannins and an elegant and long finish.
Torre de Palma Arinto Alvarinho White
The grapes were harvested manually and transported in small boxes to the cellar where they were stored in a cold chamber at 3°C for 24 hours. They were then selected and gently pressed. The must was cold decanted (10°C) and then fermented in used French oak barrels from Burgundy. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine aged for 6 months in the same barrels with battonage and sur lie. Crystalline wine with green tones, complex and elegant aroma with notes of green apple, lime and wet stone. Flavor rich in fruit, dry and mineral. Excellent acidity.
Torre de Palma Musas Red
Hand harvested batch of 95% Aragonez and 5% Antão Vaz. After destemming, the grapes go to marble vats where alcoholic fermentation takes place and traditional foot treading is carried out followed by a 10-month aging period in amphora. Red color, deep, clean and bright. Exuberant aroma of fresh wild berries, black cherry, wet clay and some balsamic notes. It is dense in the mouth, with a smooth attack and an intense finish, with the presence of the characteristic tannins of Aragonez.
Torre de Palma Red
Manual harvest with subsequent selection. After destemming, the grapes go to marble presses where traditional foot treading is carried out with subsequent alcoholic fermentation at low temperature. Half of the batch aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and the other half aged in cement deposits. Red color, opaque with violet hints. Very aromatic wine, with notes of black plum, mint and cocoa. In the mouth it is elegant, with good structure and firm tannins. Long and persistent finish.
Torre de Palma Reserva da Família White
Selection of grapes from the best plots of each variety. After manual harvesting, the grapes were transported in small boxes and stored in a cold chamber at 3°C for 24 hours. Afterwards, they were again selected and gently pressed. The must was cold decanted and then fermented in new French oak barrels from a selection of forests. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine aged in the same barrels for 9 months with bâtonnage sur lies. Golden color, crystalline and dense. Complex aroma with notes of glazed yellow fruit, toasted almond and quince. In the mouth, it presents several layers with volume, density, persistence and some salinity. with the elegance of a white wine with long aging potential.
Torre de Palma Rose
The grapes were harvested manually and transported in small boxes to the cellar where they were stored in a cold chamber at 3°C for 24 hours. Then they were selected and pressed smoothly and quickly in order to obtain a light pink color. The must was cold decanted (10°C) and subsequently fermented in a cement tank at a controlled temperature. After fermentation, the wine aged for 6 months in cement deposits (70%) and in used barrels (30%) until bottling. Pale pink color, fruity aroma with hints of raspberry and currant. Wine with good volume, structure and excellent acidity that gives it great freshness and persistence.
Torre de Palma White
The grapes were harvested manually and transported in small boxes to the cellar where they were stored in a cold chamber at 3°C for 24 hours. They were then selected and gently pressed. The must was cold decanted (10°C) and then fermented in French oak barrels. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine aged for 6 months in barrels with battonage and sur lie. Crystalline wine, with greenish yellow tones, fruity aroma with notes of yellow plum and pineapple. In the mouth, it has an excellent volume, dense but with good refreshing acidity.
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