Quinta das Herédias Reserva Especial White
Grapes from over 130 years old vines that were crushed and pressed in a manual press. The must was fermented with native yeasts in 500L French oak barrels. Marked with a granite mineral style that sustains the vineyard and the authenticity of the microclimate provided by the Távora River. Contains sulfites.
Vinha de Santa Maria Reserva Red
Manual harvest. Total destemming. 24h maceration at low temperature before starting alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Smooth reassembly for extracting color and aromas. Transfer to used 225L French oak barrels for 12 months. Ruby color of medium concentration. Aroma of black fruit and some spices, such as black pepper. A fresh and elegant wine, with an expressive structure and finish and good persistence. Balance between the influence of the barrel and acidity. It combines perfectly with roasted meat, dishes with dried fruits, mushrooms and soft cheeses.
Vinha de Santa Maria Reserva Especial Red
Manual harvest. Total destemming. Prolonged maceration in stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts under controlled temperature for 15 days. Transfer to new and used 225L French oak barrels for 12 months, where malolactic fermentation took place. 12 months of aging in bottle before going to the market. Deep red color. Wild berries and deep complexity with well integrated wood. In the mouth it shows intense concentration, with firm tannins and excellent structure. Its acidity gives freshness and balance to the wine and a very long finish. The power and elegance of Dão in perfect harmony. This wine will age beautifully in the bottle. Perfectly accompanies duck confit, foie gras, oven-roasted veal, roasted kid, sausages. Contains sulfites.
Vinha de Santa Maria GranÃtico White
Manual harvest. Grapes from a single vine of the Encruzado variety. Total destemming and pressing. Selection of grape must and after cooling and decanting at low temperature for 24 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with temperature and around 15ºC for 20 days under indigenous yeasts. This wine has no influence of aging in barrel. Crystalline in color with greenish nuances, this wine shows the authenticity of the grape variety, in a fresh and elegant way. Notes of pear and white flowers in the aroma. With a good volume in the mouth and structured, showing the toast of the barrel in harmony with an almost crunchy acidity and citric character.
Ribeiro Santo Sono de Vindima Late Harvest White
The grapes were destemmed by hand and very lightly pressed, selecting only the tear wort that was subsequently cooled and decanted at low temperatures for 24 hours. Fermentation took place slowly in French oak barrels purchased from a Port wine house. Amber color, with notes of apricot, honey, raisins, nuts and delicate floral aromas. In the mouth it shows its origin, voluminous and acidity balanced with sweetness, it marks us with a long and persistent finish. Contains Sulfites.
Ribeiro Santo Rabo-Ovelha White
Manual harvest. Grapes from an old Rabo-de-Ovelha vineyard with more than 40 years. Total destemming and pressing. Grape must selection and low temperature decantation. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. This wine is not aged in barrels. It presents a crystalline color with greenish tones. Elegant and very fresh aroma with notes of citrus and wet stone. Very good structure in the mouth, with minerality and vibrant acidity. Contains sulfites.
Ribeiro Santo Pinot Noir Red
Manual harvest for small 18kg boxes. Alcoholic fermentation for about 20 days with gentle maceration. Transfer to used French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation took place. Aging for 9 months in barrels and at least 6 months in bottle. Soft ruby color, aroma of red fruits such as raspberries and wild strawberries. In the mouth it is very round and fresh, with sweet spice notes and a long and elegant finish. Contains sulfites.
Ribeiro Santo Bastardo Red
50% of the stemmed grapes and 50% of the destemmed grapes fermented for 15 days at controlled temperatures between 20 and 23ºC, with little skin maceration. After fermentation, it was transferred to French oak barrels of several years where the malolactic fermentation took place and remained for 10 months. Unfiltered wine, subject to deposit. Early maturing variety with little color. This wine is characterized by the aroma of wild berries, balsamic and with some notes of tobacco. Delicate with an acidity in harmony with the elegance that appears in each tasting. A smooth wine, with a persistent but light finish. Contains sulfites.
Pedro e Inês Magnum Red
Ribeiro Santo Touriga Nacional Magnum Red
Ribeiro Santo Touriga Nacional is a concentrated wine, ruby color with violet lavas. Expressive aroma with blackberries and cherries, field flowers and notes of spices. Medium body, mineral, with a good acidity to give freshness, fine tannins and final firm and spicy. The harvest took place at the end of September. The grapes were harvested manually, for small boxes of 18 kg, according to a careful selection of the best grapes in the vineyard. The grapes were completely destemmed for small stainless mills, where they macerated 24 hours at low temperature, before beginning the alcoholic fermentation, with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperature. The alcoholic fermentation lasted about 15 days, with gentle remonstrances for a good extraction of color and aromas. After fermentation, it was transferred to new French oak barrels, where it remained for 12 months until bottling. Contains Sulfites.
Carlos Lucas Carlos Rodrigues Red
Manual harvest. Total destemming. Fermentation in open barrel at low temperatures. Decantation for new and used 225L French oak barrels for 18 months. 12 months of aging in bottle before going to the market. Winemakers choose their favorite barrel to create the blend that best characterizes them. Concentrated ruby color. Complex aroma, with notes of spices and black fruit, pepper, vanilla and chocolate. Full-bodied, expressing the classic style of Dão wines. Noble tannins, good texture with great balance. Long, structured and deep finish. It will age beautifully in a bottle. Contains sulfites.
Maria Mora Enamorada Red
The harvest took place in the second week of September. The grapes were harvested manually for small boxes of 18kg according to a careful selection of the best grapes in the vineyard. The grapes were completely destemmed for small stainless steel tanks, where they were macereted 24 yours at low temperature, before beginning the alcoholic fermentation, with yeasts selected at controlled temperature. The alcoholic fermentation lasted about 15 days, with gentle remonstrances of a good extraction of color and aromas. After fermentation, it was transferred to French oak barrels where it remained for 7 months until bottling. Aromas of black fruits, notes of spices and menthol. In the mouth it is dense, with firm tannins, a very balanced acidity and an intense and spicy finish. Contains Sulfites.
