2019

Discover the Quinta da Rede Grande Reserva White, a distinguished wine from the Lower Corgo in the Douro region. This white wine is meticulously crafted, starting with manual grape selection, followed by total destemming and cold skin maceration for 8 hours, before gentle pneumatic pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature of 15ºC. The wine matures for 9 months in the same barrels, 35% of them new, with "battonage" every 15 days "en sur lie", enhancing its complexity. It boasts an intense citrine color with greenish reflections and an aroma that blends notes of ripe peach and orange with a mineral touch of wet stone and soft smoky notes. On the palate, the Grande Reserva White is full-bodied and notable in volume, yet remains elegant and harmonious. It finishes with a crisp freshness that ensures persistence and longevity. Ideal for pairing with fatty fish, all variants of cod, grilled white meats, and soft sheep's cheeses, this wine should be served at 12ºC.

Discover Furtiva Lagrima Red, an exceptional wine from the Montargil region, Portalegre, in Alentejo. Influenced by the cool, humid microclimate created by the proximity to the Montargil dam and rooted in pebble soils, this wine reflects the rich river history of the area. Produced only in exceptional years, Furtiva Lagrima is a limited edition that highlights the best of the Alicante Bouschet grape variety and the Monte da Raposinha terroir. Careful vinification begins with a rigorous thinning of bunches, ensuring limited production to maximize quality. Manual harvesting and meticulous selection in 15 kg boxes precede alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel lagares, followed by a 23-month aging period in new French oak barrels. The final batch is a careful selection of the best barrels. Furtiva Lagrima Tinto (or Fvrtiva Lagrima) offers a penetrating aroma of black fruit, with balsamic and spicy notes, complemented by a harmonious integration of barrel notes. In the mouth, it reveals itself to be voluminous and concentrated, with polished tannins and a persistent elegance, culminating in a delicate and long finish. Ideal to accompany meat, game, cheese and sausage dishes, this wine elevates any meal and it is recommended to decant it beforehand for a full experience.

Discover Piano 17 Reserva Red, a wine that seduces at first taste, with its intense and welcoming bouquet of forest fruits, cocoa and tobacco. Full-bodied and robust, this wine displays firm tannins and well-balanced acidity, promising an engaging and striking tasting experience. Perfect for special moments, Piano 17 Reserva Red is ideal to accompany rich dishes such as stewed meat, it pairs wonderfully with black fruit jelly and perfectly complements the intensity of strong cheeses. A privileged choice for those who appreciate depth and complexity in their wines.

Explore Quinta do Cardo Superior Red, an emblem of the pioneering spirit of organic viticulture in Portugal. Nestled between the majestic Marofa and Castelo Rodrigo mountains and embraced by the historic Douro, Côa and Águeda rivers, the farm produces wines that reflect the purity and intensity of its terroir. This wine, with a deep ruby ​​hue, reveals an aromatic complexity where balsamic and spicy notes, ripe red fruit and delicate cedar nuances intertwine. Made from selected varieties of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Alicante Bouschet, from 25-year-old vineyards, this red is a faithful expression of tradition and winemaking excellence. Quinta do Cardo Superior Red is a privileged choice for wine lovers who seek a rich and immersive sensorial experience, marked by authenticity and respect for nature.

Quinta de Arcossó Grande Reserva Red is a prestigious wine, cultivated with care in Arcossó, Vidago, in the Ribeira de Oura sub-region. Coming from a privileged plot of 10.5 hectares, within a 12-hectare vineyard planted in 2003, this Grande Reserva grows on a southern slope, 400 meters above sea level, benefiting from a 20% slope and granite soil, elements that give the grapes exceptional quality. The grapes were trodden by foot in 1000-liter vats and fermented in old chestnut wood barrels, over 100 years old, for 15 days, under careful manual pumping. After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats, the wine was divided, with half returning to the barrels and the other half maturing in new French oak barrels for 12 months, without resorting to mechanical processes, preserving the integrity and essence of the wine. With a color as deep as the mountains from which it comes, Quinta de Arcossó Grande Reserva Red displays an intense and complex aroma, marked by red fruits and black olives, enriched by a striking minerality, a reflection of the region's hydro-mineral wealth. The palate, robust and structured like the granite that shelters the vineyards, reveals a surprising softness, freshness and notes of mint and spices. This wine, unfiltered and unfined, encapsulates the collective essence of its origin, offering a unique and memorable sensorial experience with each glass.

Quinta de Arcossó Reserva Red is a notable example, the result of the distinct terroir of Arcossó, Vidago, in the Ribeira de Oura sub-region. Originating from an exclusive plot of 10.5 hectares, part of a 12-hectare vineyard planted in 2003, this wine reflects the excellence of viticulture in the region. Located on a slope to the south, at an altitude of 375 meters and with a slope of 20%, the granite soil gives the wine unique characteristics. Traditional winemaking in a press, with foot treading, followed by a 12-month aging period in French oak barrels, both new and used, culminates in a period of maturation in the cellar for 6 months after bottling. This careful elaboration results in a wine of intense color and aroma, where floral and ripe fruit notes stand out, in perfect harmony with the elegance of the wood. On the palate, Quinta de Arcossó Reserva Red reveals a robust structure, mature flavors and exceptional freshness, accompanied by vigorous tannins that promise a long, full-flavored finish. This wine is not just a drink, it is an enriching experience, ideal for the most special moments, reflecting the passion and tradition of Portuguese viticulture.

But what grape varieties does this red hide? These are varieties cultivated in the Douro for many generations, such as Touriga-Fêmea, Tinta Francisca, Bastardo or Marufo, supported in the blend by Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa and old vine. This unusual combination results in an original wine that does not neglect the character of the region. Contains sulfites.

Manual harvesting for 15kg boxes. Total de-stemming with slight crushing after selecting the grapes on the sorting mat. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel mills at controlled temperatures. Aged for 23 months in used French oak barrels and 1 and a half years in bottle. Notes of black and red fruit well integrated with notes of spice and slightly smoked barrel. in the mouth it has delicate tannins, good volume and very present acidity, which makes it simultaneously powerful and elegant.