Poças Fora da Série Élevé
Poças Fora da Série Élevé 2021 is a natural brut sparkling wine that showcases the versatility of the Douro. Made exclusively from the Rabigato grape, grown in the Quinta Vale de Cavalos vineyards, it offers a unique experience of freshness and sophistication.
This sparkling wine displays a bright straw-yellow color with intense citrus aromas, complemented by subtle toasted notes. Its vibrant acidity, enveloping with a creamy mousse, provides a unique and refreshing sensation.
Perfect for pairing with suckling pig or seafood, Poças Fora da Série Élevé 2021 is an excellent choice for those seeking an elegant and distinctive sparkling wine. Crafted with meticulous care and aged in both barrel and bottle, it embodies the excellence of the Rabigato grape in the Douro.
This sparkling wine displays a bright straw-yellow color with intense citrus aromas, complemented by subtle toasted notes. Its vibrant acidity, enveloping with a creamy mousse, provides a unique and refreshing sensation.
Perfect for pairing with suckling pig or seafood, Poças Fora da Série Élevé 2021 is an excellent choice for those seeking an elegant and distinctive sparkling wine. Crafted with meticulous care and aged in both barrel and bottle, it embodies the excellence of the Rabigato grape in the Douro.
Scala Coeli Alvarinho White
Scala Coeli Alvarinho White is an exceptional wine inspired by the Monastery of Santa Maria Scala Coeli, the iconic Cartuxa Monastery in Alentejo. Crafted by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, it is the result of meticulous winemaking, using Alvarinho grapes that challenge the conventional, offering a new dimension of flavor.
This 2021 white wine impresses with its vibrant freshness and elegant complexity, achieved through careful fermentation in stainless steel tanks and extended aging that elevates each aromatic note. Its distinctive character makes it the perfect choice for special moments and memorable meals.
Let yourself be captivated by Scala Coeli Alvarinho White, ideal for pairing with light dishes and seafood. A wine that encapsulates Alentejo tradition, turning every glass into a moment of pure pleasure and sophistication. Don’t miss the chance to experience this vinous gem.
O Arinto das Indígenas do Morgado White
O Arinto das Indígenas do Morgado White is a unique wine made with indigenous yeasts exclusively from the Morgado de Oliveira vineyard in Évora. This natural and artisanal approach results in a wine that reflects the true character of the terroir, with fermentation in barrels without temperature control.
It shows a straw yellow color with an intense aroma of linden and iodine. On the palate, it reveals a striking texture and rustic profile, with authentic flavors that only nature can provide. Its lively acidity and freshness make it perfect to enjoy the richness of the Arinto grape.
Ideal for pairing with elaborate fish dishes, such as stews and roasts, and simple white meats, O Arinto das Indígenas do Morgado White stands out for its complexity and authenticity, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a unique and natural wine.
Ideal for pairing with elaborate fish dishes, such as stews and roasts, and simple white meats, O Arinto das Indígenas do Morgado White stands out for its complexity and authenticity, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a unique and natural wine.
Iron Maiden Darkest Red
Discover Iron Maiden Darkest Red, a Douro wine created especially for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Bruce Dickinson named this wine in reference to the song "Darkest Hour" from the album "Senjutsu," released in 2021.
This wine undergoes careful vinification in stainless steel vats, followed by partial aging in Port wine barrels, capturing the authentic essence of the region. Iron Maiden Darkest Red features an intense ruby color, with complex aromas of ripe red fruits and hints of oak. On the palate, it stands out with notes of blackberries and currants, supported by firm tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Perfect for pairing with roast meats, game, and cheeses, this wine offers a rich and intense experience, ideal for Iron Maiden fans and high-quality wine enthusiasts.
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay White
Explore Cloudy Bay Chardonnay White, a wine that epitomizes balance and harmony. Sourced from the stony soils of Wairau Valley and the dense clay of the Southern Valleys, this Chardonnay blends ripe stone fruit with distinctive citrusy elegance. Key vineyards include Barracks, Motukawa, Estate, Mustang, and Brook Street.
The grapes are hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, using a traditional method that maintains the wine’s freshness and vibrancy. The resulting juice ferments in barrels with wild yeasts, adding complexity and texture. The wine matures for 11 months, with malolactic fermentation selectively used to achieve perfect balance.
On the nose, the wine is open and expressive, featuring notes of stone fruit, orchard blossoms, and subtle crème pâtissière and hazelnut. The palate is taut and vibrant, with mouthwatering citrus freshness framing a core of conference pear and white nectarine. A touch of well-integrated toasty oak merges with layers of savory texture, leading into a long and elegant finish. This Chardonnay naturally pairs with a variety of dishes, but is particularly suited to seafood and either bright or creamy flavors.
Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc White
Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc White is a remarkable wine that ferments in French oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, gaining a unique complexity over four to five months. The wine then rests in the barrels on fine lees for 15 months, followed by blending and maturation in Cloudy Bay’s cellars.
Te Koko is initially restrained on the nose but unfolds with subtle notes of tropicality, honey, and graphite. The palate is extraordinarily complete, featuring complex layers of peach, preserved citrus, and toasted nuts. A fine line of acidity and enticing saline minerality balance the intense fruit core, providing a clean, palate-cleansing finish.
Te Koko invites exploration and offers unexpected and provocative pairings with a wide range of cuisines. It pairs exceptionally well with Chinese-style crispy pork belly, vibrant spicy dishes, or smoked salmon.
Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Red
Introducing the Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Red, an authentic expression of the Douro essence. This wine is the result of meticulous vinification that begins with the manual harvesting of grapes on the varied slopes of the estate, covering both northern and southern terroirs.
The process starts with the careful selection of the best grapes from old vines, followed by destemming and traditional foot treading in granite lagares. Fermentation is conducted under controlled temperatures to preserve the distinct characteristics of the must. Aging for 12 months in mostly used French oak barrels adds complexity and depth to the wine.
This reserve features an aromatic profile of blue fruits and graphite notes, complemented by the elegance of old vines and the richness of Touriga Nacional. Medium-bodied, it offers smooth tannins and a long, spiced finish with vibrant, well-integrated acidity. It is the perfect accompaniment to robust dishes like bacalhau à lagareiro, standing out as a classic reinvented.
Herdade de São Miguel Esquecido Arinto White Magnum
Discover the uniqueness of the Herdade de São Miguel Esquecido Arinto White Magnum, a distinguished example from the sun-drenched vineyards of Alentejo. This wine originates from schist-clay soils, where each grape is handpicked to ensure its superior quality. The manual harvest is followed by a 24-hour pre-fermentation maceration, a crucial step that enhances the grape's natural aromas.
Fermentation takes place in 400L French oak barrels, a process lasting between 10 to 15 days, followed by a 16-month aging period in the same vessel. This meticulous method contributes to the wine's robust and enveloping profile. The intense yellow color with golden reflections heralds the richness found in the glass.
The palate of the Herdade de São Miguel Esquecido is complex and refreshing. Notes of dried fruits and a hint of honey complement its voluminous structure, offering a long and satisfying finish. This wine is an experience that elevates any special occasion.
Quinta da Rede Reserva White
Discover the excellence of Quinta da Rede Reserva White, a citrus wine with vivid green tones that captivate the senses. Its fragrant intensity reveals striking notes of orange blossom, apricot and delicate touches of tropical fruits, complemented by smoky nuances from the barrel, giving it a unique complexity.
This full-bodied and creamy wine maintains a notable lightness and fineness, thanks to the lemony hints that provide freshness and prolong the exuberant finish. Each grape is manually selected on a sorting mat at the entrance to the winery, ensuring maximum quality from harvest.
The production process is meticulous, with gentle pneumatic pressing followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats for 3 weeks at a controlled temperature of 15ºC. Alcoholic fermentation is completed in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new and 80% used, resulting in a 6-month aging period with weekly removal ("battonage").
Try Quinta da Rede Reserva White and enjoy a unique sensorial experience, where tradition and innovation meet to create a wine of exceptional quality.
Monte da Raposinha Ensaio #V Blanc de Noir Brut Nature
Discover Monte da Raposinha Ensaio #V Blanc de Noir Brut Nature, a distinctive sparkling wine from the Montargil region, Portalegre, in Alentejo. With an organic production method and benefiting from a cool and humid microclimate, thanks to the proximity to the Montargil Dam, this wine reflects the best and most differentiating of the Monte da Raposinha terroir. Created exclusively from Touriga Nacional, this sparkling wine is a unique expression of the variety.
Made through innovative vinification and irreverent approaches, this Blanc de Noir is obtained by gently pressing the entire bunch, following the classic method with free yeast. Maturation in the bottle for 12 months before disgorgement highlights its complexity and finesse.
Monte da Raposinha Ensaio #V presents notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruit, complemented by a light note of bread dough. The fine bubble and excellent acidity give it a refreshing finish, making it ideal with fish and seafood, sushi, ceviches and fish tartars, vegetarian dishes and cold salads. An elegant choice for special moments or to enhance any meal with sophistication.
Textura da Estrela Tinta Pinheira
Discover Textura da Estrela Tinta Pinheira, a unique wine from Serra da Estrela, grown at 450 meters of altitude on granite soils. This 35-year-old vineyard gives life to Tinta Pinheira, or Rufete, a rare grape variety that gives distinction to this Dão nectar.
Vinified using a method that combines whole and de-stemmed bunches, it ferments in stainless steel with minimal extraction, followed by 16 months in 225 liter barrels. This artisanal process highlights the purity and complexity of the wine.
It presents a luminous color, reddish pink, fruity aromas with touches of spices such as cloves and vegetal nuances. In the mouth, it surprises with its balanced acidity, notable minerality and delicate tannins. Textura da Estrela Tinta Pinheira is an invitation to explore the essence and elegance of Dão.
Bacalhôa Bical Vinhas Velhas 1931 White
Discover Bacalhôa Bical Vinhas Velhas 1931 White, a precious wine from Quinta da Rigodeira, acquired by Aliança Vinhos de Portugal in 2003. Located in the excellent wine region of Bairrada, between Fogueira and Ancas, this farm is home to notable plots, including a plantation from 1931, dedicated to the noble Bical grape variety.
This wine is distinguished by its unique aging: 60% of the batch fermented and matured for 12 months in new and one-year-old French oak barrels, while the remaining 40% benefited from the purity and freshness provided by stainless steel.
It has an extremely pale greenish yellow color, revealing an intense, finely delicate aroma, with touches of white-fleshed fruit and soft toasted notes. The balance is masterful, leading to a long and intense finish, where mineral notes stand out, adding complexity and promising admirable longevity. Its good acidity and refinement are excellent, demonstrating an impressive evolutionary capacity.
In gastronomy, Bacalhôa Bical Vinhas Velhas 1931 White harmonizes perfectly with fatty fish and delicate meats, thanks to its positive evolution in the bottle that enriches any meal with incomparable elegance.
