Nelson Neves Rose
Nelson Neves Merlot Reserve Red
Textura Pura Red
It is a red wine from Dão produced from a single plot in the Dão in Gouveia, sub-region of Serra da Estrela. An old vine on poor granite soils, 55 years old and 600 meters above sea level is planted in the old Dão way with a mixture of white and red varieties. The grapes were fermented in a used French oak vat (40% whole bunches) only with indigenous yeasts, followed by post-fermentation maceration for 30 days. Texture Pura red 2018 aged for 16 months in a used 3,000L French oak barrel and in used 225L French oak barrels for 16 months. , some spices and woodsy aromas. In the mouth, it has remarkable acidity and minerality, very fine tannins. It's refined and pure with the ever-present fruit. Long and complex finish. Contains sulfites.
Encoberta Red
Encoberta is the name of a small town in Penalva do Castelo (Castendo sub-region), where this wine was made with its own grapes. Vineyards aged 28 years at an altitude of 460 m with granite and clay soils are being converted to organic certification since 2020. It ferments with indigenous yeasts in French oak vats and with 35% whole bunch followed by 30 days of cuvaison. Aged for 15 months in used French oak barrels and vats. Naturally stabilized. It is a very characteristic red from Dão, from Penalva do Castelo. A little more fruity, denser and more textured than Serra da Estrela wines, black fruit and spicy notes also in the mouth. Dry, some earthy character, and a slightly tannic finish. Contains sulfites.
Textura da Estrela Rose
Granitic soils, altitude, sustainable farming practices and zero herbicides are just the beginning of this unique rosé wine. In Vila Nova de Tazem (Serra da Estrela sub-region) a 28-year-old vine of 100% hand-harvested Tinta Roriz grows. The commitment since 2020 to an option for organic farming in all our vineyards. The tear must ferments with indigenous yeasts in used 225 L French oak barrels. The wine ages for 11 months “sur lie” without batonnage and another 8 months in stainless steel. Naturally stabilized, it may show turbidity or deposit. A rosé wine with a more concentrated color, onion skin with hints of copper. Delicate aromas of red fruits and fermentation, like brioche. In the mouth, it has remarkable acidity and minerality, with touches of spices, especially black pepper. It has a dense yet elegant texture, quite salivating at the end as it calls for food. Extremely gastronomic. Contains sulfites.
Textura Pura Magnum White
Coming from the 28-55 year old Texture vineyards in Vila Nova de Tazem, in the Serra da Estrela sub-region, at an altitude of 480-550 m, on granitic soils. The tear must naturally fermented in new French oak (70%) and foudre (30%) barrels. Aged for 11 months “sur lie” without batonnage, followed by 10 months in stainless steel tanks. Naturally stabilized. It is a very elegant wine, with delicate citrus aromas, mainly lemon and lime, cedar, pepper and even a noticeable oak. Acidity and crunchy minerality, it shows great potential despite the concentration of still young, dense and creamy old vines. Long and pleasant finish. Contains sulfites.
Tiago Cabaço Vinhas Velhas Magnum White
The summer was hot, but Estremoz kept the great thermal amplitudes that are so characteristic and that are essencial for the plant to achieve slow ripeness in order to obtain grapes with an exemplary balance between alcohol and acidity. If we add details such as the proximity of the cellar to the vineyards, the soft presses, the low fermentation temperatures and the rest in French oak barrels, it will be easy to see why we have been able to reprint this edition of Tiago Cabaço Vinhas Velhas. Intense and persuasive aroma. Structured yet elegant, fresh and mineral with a vigorous and vibrant finish. Contains Sulfites.
Tiago Cabaço Verdelho Magnum White
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Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva Vinhas Velhas White
Transport in 20 kg boxes, destemming with crushing, pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours, inoculation followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats below 24ºC. Aging in French oak barrels where it remains for 10 months. Good aromatic impact, with ripe white fruit and notes of wood, but forming a balanced whole. Serious and with good austerity. Good volume in the mouth and discreet but present acidity. Contains Sulfites.
