Vértice Gouveio Bruto White
The sparkling Vértice Gouveio, is elaborated rigorously according to the classic method, from a selection of grapes of the Gouveio grape variety, traditionally planted on the fresh and high slopes of the Alto Douro. It is a very fine and persistent bubble froth, releasing a very fresh and elegant aroma. Contains sulfites.
Vértice Reserv Brut White
It has a citrine color. In the mouth, it has a very fine and persistent bubble, releasing a fresh and delicate aroma. The palate reveals light and complex fruit flavors and a pleasant aftertaste of enlivening acidity, leaving a delicate and prolonged aftertaste in the mouth. Lots of brioche notes in the mouth that are soft and well proportioned, mousse and acidity very well integrated. Persistent and delicious .
Vértice Millésime Bruto White
Cartuxa Bruto Rose
After careful selection of the grapes and harvest at the ideal point of maturation, the base wine fermented in a stainless steel tank, with controlled temperature, after direct pressing. Aging on fine lees for 6 months with periodic batónnage. Second fermentation in bottle, by the classic method, followed by aging on lees and intermediate batônnages for 19 months, in the cellars of Convento da Cartuxa. Contains sulfites.
Cartuxa Colheita Bruto White
Base wine produced from grapes from the Arinto grape variety rigorously selected and harvested in the ideal maturation stage for the production of a sparkling wine base. Alcoholic fermentation in a stainless steel tank, with controlled temperature. Stage on fine sludge for 6 months, with periodic batônnage. Obtained by the classical method, in the cellars of the Monastery of Cartuxa. Dégorgement after period of 5 years of stage in bottle. Contains sulfites.
Cartuxa Colheita White
These wines associate their quality with the name of the Carthusian monks who, since 1598, lead a solitary prayer life in the Monastery of Santa Maria Scala Coeli. When the grapes reach the ideal stage of maturation, they are harvested and transported to the winery, where the technological process begins with total destemming and slight crushing. Then the grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats. at a controlled temperature of 16 ° C. The stage is followed on fine lees for nine months with regular batonnage. This white wine is based on the castes Antão Vaz and Arinto, have a fine aroma and a certain body, are persistent and harmonious. Contains Sulfites.
Cartuxa Reserva Red
These wines associate their quality with the name of the Carthusian monks who, since 1598, lead a solitary prayer life in the Monastery of Santa Maria Scala Coeli. Produced from the carefully selected vine varieties, Alicante Bouschet eTincadeira, planted in the older vineyards of the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation. When the grapes reach the ideal stage of maturation, they are harvested and transported to the winery, where the technological process begins with total destemming and slight crushing. The grapes are then fermented separately in stainless steel vats and French oak vats, at a temperature of 27 ° C, followed by 15 day maceration. This wine aged for 15 months in new French oak barrels and 12 months in the bottle. Contains Sulfites.
Cartuxa Colheita Red
Produced from the varieties planted in the vineyards of the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida. When the grapes reach the ideal maturation state, they are collected and transported to the warehouse, where the technological process begins with total detachment and light smearing. Then, the grapes are fermented separately, in stainless steel vats, at a temperature of 27ºC, followed by prolonged post-fermentation maceration. It was aged for 12 months in tons and French carvalho barrels. Contains sulfites.
Foral de Évora Colheita Red
João Clara Reserva Red
João Clara Negramole Red
João Clara Homenagem Red
Aged 14 months in French oak barrels and 14 months in bottle. Features a cherry black color with concentrated dark cherry aromas, spicy aromas with floral notes wrapped in toffee. In the mouth, the tannins are ripe and elegant with a long and persistent finish. It accompanies dishes of red meats and game and roasts. Contains Sulfites.
Soalheiro Granit White
The Soalheiro Granit reveals the more mineral side of the Alvarinho variety. It is a Alvarinho that leaves a specific selection of vineyards planted above 200 meters of altitude, revealing the minerality that relates the soil of granite origin of the terroir of Monção and Melgaço and the Alvarinho variety, improved with the batonage and the stage in the fine lees . The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a higher temperature than usual in white wines, showing an elegant and more mineral aroma with a dry and persistent finish. The Alvarinho grapes used in the Soalheiro Granit come from small-sized vineyards implanted in soil of granite origin above 200 meters altitude and located in the private microclimate of the Monção and Melgaço sub-region, the northernmost region of Portugal. The grapes, exclusively from the Alvarinho variety, are harvested manually in small capacity boxes and transported to the winery in a short time. After pressing, the decanted w decants for 48 hours, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a higher temperature than usual, using pre-selected yeasts for this purpose. The bottling takes place after the batonage and the stage in the fine lees. Citrine yellow color, aroma with the profile restrained and elegant with mineral notes and dry finish.
Contains Sulfites.
Soalheiro Terramatter White
The Terramatter is a different wine, belongs to the family of Natural Soalheiros, therefore not subject to filtration and elaborated with grapes of the Alvarinho variety, where it is used to production concepts that valorize the biodiversity. It rata of a Sunny that can be interpreted as a return to origins and that could be, simultaneously, a look at the future. Intense color, full velvety aroma and complex flavor with vibrant vegetable at the end, demonstrates a sharp personality and a differentiated profile. Partial malolactic fermentation in brown barrels and early harvesting are fundamental factors.
Soalheiro Bruto Rose
The grapes of Touriga Nacional (red grapes) and Alvarinho are produced in the municipality of Melgaço in vineyards with a balance between the sugars and the perfect acids for the elaboration of sparkling wine. The vineyards are implanted in soil of granite origin between 100 and 200 meters of altitude. Melgaço, the northernmost region of Portugal, is protected by a set of mountains that allow an exemplary marriage between rainfall, temperature and the number of hours of sunshine required for a slow and balanced maturation for the production of quality sparkling wine. The Touriga Nacional grapes characterized by the low color intensity in our region together with the Alvarinho grape variety are the basis of this very light Sparkling Soalheiro Brut Rose. The Touriga Nacional caste complements the Alvarinho variety by providing mouth structure giving elegance and persistence. The wort resulting from this selection ferments the temperature controlled, obtaining the base wine for sparkling wine. This wine suffers, already in bottle, a second fermentation. After this stage of fermentation and stage, degorgement is carried out, an operation that allows the elimination of the existing yeasts in the bottle and the replacement of the provisional metal capsule by the definitive stopper typical of the sparkling wine. Features pink salmon, thin, persistent bubble. The aroma is elegant and delicate. The taste is persistent and very deep with a pleasing complexity. Contains sulfites.
Soalheiro Reserva White
Alvarinho grapes are harvested manually from a selection of grapes from our vineyards in Quinta de Soalheiro, produced according to the concepts of organic farming where we protect the wine ecosystem, promoting biodiversity and environmental sustainability. The grapes, exclusively from the Alvarinho variety, are harvested manually in small capacity boxes and transported to the winery in a short time. After pressing, the decanted w decants for 48 hours, followed by fermentation and stage in (new and used barrels), remaining in the fine lees with periodic batonnage until the end of June. Intense yellow color, elegant and persistent aroma with nuances of barrel, maintaining the freshness and the fruit of the Alvarinho variety. The flavor is full bodied and complex. Contains Sulfites.
Soalheiro Alvarinho White
An intense, elegant wine with volume. Beginning at the end of August, this harvest was the earliest ever harvested in Soalheiro, but it demonstrated an exceptional balance between the fruit and the acidity of the Alvarinhos of the unique terroir of Monção and Melgaço. The grapes, exclusively from the Alvarinho variety, are harvested manually in small capacity boxes and transported to the winery in a short time. After pressing, the decanted wort is decanted for 48 hours, followed by controlled temperature fermentation, using pre-selected yeasts for this purpose. The bottling takes place after the stabilization of the wine, followed by a bottle stage. The Alvarinho Soalheiro winemaking is directed to obtain a wine that concentrates the quality of the grapes and allows a good evolution after the bottling. Citrus yellow color, aroma with the profile of Alvarinho Soalheiro Classical, intense and tropical with mineral notes. Contains Sulfites.
Soalheiro Allo White
ALLO could just be a greeting, or perhaps refer to the famous BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, but it is the combination of the initials of Alvarinho and Loureiro, two noble grape varieties from Minho. Loureiro, which represents 70% of this wine's blend, contributes its floral notes, while Alvarinho is responsible for the structure of ALLO. By combining the delicate nature of Loureiro with the confidence of Alvarinho, ALLO is a wine that represents the more fun and serious sides of Minho.
Soalheiro Alvarinho Bruto White
The Alvarinho grapes used in the Winemaking of the Sparkling Soalheiro are selected in the vines with a lower sugar concentration and fresh acidity implanted in soil of granitic origin between 100 and 200 meters of altitude. Melgaço, the northernmost region of Portugal, is protected by a series of mountain ranges that allow a perfect marriage between rainfall, temperature and the number of hours of sunshine required to better ripen the grapes of the Alvarinho variety. A perfect and consistent harvest. The summer months and specifically August had moderate temperatures during the day and cold nights that favored a slow maturation and the concentration of the aromas in the grapes. The early September dry season contributed to a perfect balance in Alvarinho. By 2016, flowering occurred two weeks later than the last harvest due to little rainfall in winter. This year we started harvesting in the first week of September to maintain the refreshing profile characteristic of Soalheiro. It has citrine yellow color, fine and persistent bubble. The aroma reveals the fruit of the Alvarinho variety, denoting a good balance between acidity and alcohol. The flavor has persistence and complexity. Contains sulfites.
Monte da Ravasqueira Vinha das Romãs Red
Adega de Borba Reserva Red
With grapes from the most typical Alentejo grape varieties produced in the sub-region of Borba, the label Cortiça wine was produced, a true ex-libris from the Adega de Borba. Coming from old vines, the grapes had a strict control in the evolution of the maturation, having been harvested in small quantities. In the Cellar, after the destemming and soft crushing of the grape, the alcoholic fermentation began, which lasted for about 10-15 days with the temperature controlled at 24ºC, for greater extraction of the aromas and fruity flavors of the grape. In order to increase the polyphenolic complexity, the tannins and the structure of the wine, it remained in the vat in a post-fermentative maceration process. The malolactic fermentation occurred later in stainless steel containers. To enhance and elevate its organoleptic characteristics, the wine aged 12 months in 3rd and 4th year barrels, French oak and exotic wood barrels. followed by a six-month bottling stage in the basement. Aroma fine and elegant, suggesting black fruits, compote and white chocolate. Contains Sulfites.
Murganheira Único Bruto White
Murganheira Czar Grand Cuvée com Caixa Rose
A sparkling wine vinified with the "Pinot Noir" variety of excellence. This Rosé nectar results from the care and rigor characteristic of Murganheira, associated to the most modern techniques applied in obtaining large "Cuvées". Soon in its launching was considered one of the wines of the year, by the renowned critic João Paulo Martins. Contains sulfites.
Murganheira Czar Grand Cuvée Rose
A sparkling wine vinified with the "Pinot Noir" variety of excellence. This Rosé nectar results from the care and rigor characteristic of Murganheira, associated to the most modern techniques applied in obtaining large "Cuvées". Soon in its launching was considered one of the wines of the year, by the renowned critic João Paulo Martins. Contains sulfites.
