Monte da Raposinha Test IV Alicante Bouschet Red
Manual harvesting for 15kg boxes. Total de-stemming, without crushing the berries, after careful selection of the grapes. Spontaneous fermentation in a stainless steel press. Malolactic fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks. Deep color, aroma of ripe wild fruits and a slight note of eucalyptus leaves with volume, good acidity and present but soft tannins, it shows surprising freshness.
Monte da Raposinha Test III Arinto White
Manual harvesting for 15kg boxes. Total de-stemming and gentle pressing, after careful selection of the grapes. Spontaneous fermentation in 400l and 500l French oak barrels. 7-month internship with lipstick. Wine with excellent acidity, typical of the variety, combined with the creaminess that comes from the battonage. Citrus aroma, green apple, with some minerality. A light smoky note adds another complexity to the wine.
Monte da Raposinha Test II Touriga Nacional Rose
Manual harvesting for 15kg boxes. Light pressing of whole bunches, after careful selection of the grapes. Spontaneous fermentation in used French oak barrels. Aging for 7 months in barrels with batonnage. Light rosé wine, with a very open salmon color, dry and with excellent acidity combined with the soft creaminess given by the work of the fine lees. The aroma reveals very fresh red fruit, peach, light floral and vegetal surrounded by notes of discreet barrel.
Terra Chama White
Rola Viosinho White
De-stemmed grapes, slightly crushed in a pneumatic press, the resulting must being decanted into 2,500 liter stainless steel vats for 24 hours. Rola Viosinho is a white wine that reveals the typicality of the grape variety. In the mouth, this wine reveals itself with an intense acidity, appearing a characteristic minerality of the variety, thus creating an extremely fresh and vibrant wine. Around 1150 bottles were produced.
Rola Gouveio White
De-stemmed grapes, slightly crushed in a pneumatic press, the resulting must being decanted into 2,500 liter stainless steel vats for 24 hours. Rola Gouveio is a white wine that reveals the typicality of the grape variety. The aroma presents notes of tea, in the mouth it reveals very good body and longevity. Balanced wine with good acidity. Around 1300 bottles were produced.
Domaine Bonnard Sancerre White
Terra Chama Touriga Nacional Rose
Grapes from 21-year-old vines, hand-picked into 20 kg boxes. The must was obtained by the open spout method with direct pressing of whole grapes, and later decanted at low temperature for a period of 24 hours. Fermented in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 15ºC for a period of 18 days. It aged naturally in contact with fine lees for 5 months in stainless steel vats. Minimal intervention. Pale pink color that reveals a delicate rosé. It is complex and intense on the nose with notes of red fruits, floral touches and evident minerality. In the mouth it has a good volume and excellent freshness.
Quinta do Sobral Reserva White
Manual harvest in 18Kg boxes, careful selection of the best grapes in the vineyard. The grapes were fully destemmed and immediately pressed. The resulting must passed into a small stainless steel tank, where it was decanted at low temperature for 48 hours. The clean must started fermentation in 500l French oak barrels, with indigenous yeasts. The wine remained in barrels for 4 months. Very slight yellowish color, very clear, on the nose it is very enveloping and very appealing. Aromas of white-skinned fruits such as peach and apricot. It is a very fat wine, with a lot of freshness and excellent acidity. It is a wine with great balance in the mouth, being present from the beginning of the mouth to the end.
Quinta do Sobral Moscatel Galego White
Quinta do Sobral Malvasia Fina White
Quinta do Sobral Encruzado White
Manual harvest in boxes of 18Kg, where the grape variety is only harvested at the crossroads. The grapes were fully destemmed and immediately pressed. The resulting must was transferred to new 250lt French oak barrels, where it fermented with indigenous yeasts for 6 months. Concreting was not carried out during fermentation, as the wine itself already showed a lot of fat and complexity. Encruzado is a harmonious, precise, complex wine with excellent acidity and a long aftertaste.
Quinta do Sobral White
Manual harvest in 18Kg boxes, careful selection of the best grapes in the vineyard. The grapes were fully destemmed and immediately pressed. The resulting must passed into a small stainless steel tank, where it was decanted at low temperature for 48 hours. The clean must started fermentation in stainless steel, with indigenous yeasts and controlled temperature. It is a very aromatic wine with a very pleasant and very feminine floral nose, in the mouth it is straight, very fresh, with a lot of acidity and with a medium finish.
Bacalhôa Moscatel Roxo Rose
Bacalhôa Sauvignon Blanc White
Howard´s Folly Sonhador Rose
Produced in Portalegre, northeast of Alentejo, in the granite foothills of Serra de São Mamede, where the colder temperatures, together with many old vines, give complexity and freshness. Aging for 4 months on fine lees. The palate shows ripe and intense red fruits, with good body and texture, vibrant acidity, adding to a long and deep finish. Refreshing and complex aromas, with ripe wild berries, raspberry jam, and a touch of vanilla spice.
Bottega Pinot Grigio White
Bright color, straw yellow with copper reflections. Elegant and refined aroma, with delicate floral notes of elderflower and acacia, and fruity aromas of pear and peach. Pleasant almond note on the finish. Dry, fresh palate, with acidity perfectly balanced with the good structure and smoothness of this variety.
Fafide Reserve White
Manual harvest into small 15 kg perforated boxes, whole bunches without destemming, using very gentle crushing and pressing processes, under an inert atmosphere in order to preserve the full aromatic potential of the grapes. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 25% of the must ferments in used French oak barrels and the rest in stainless steel vats. After fermentation, the wines fermented in stainless steel and in barrels are blended and aged on fine lees until bottling. Mineral aroma, citrus and exotic fruits, fresh with good mouth volume, buttery texture and complexity given by fermentation and aging in barrels.
Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Rose
Almost 100 years separate this Fugitivo Rosé from the original "Vinho Rosado" of 1937. It was conceived by Monsieur Eugène Hellis, the "original fugitive" - a French winemaker who, according to history, sought Portugal as a refuge from the II World War that threatened Europe. This wine, and its label, are a faithful copy of the original, intend to pay homage to its unique legacy, still present every day at Casa da Passarella - in the land, in the people and in the wines.
Vinha da Rosa Single Vineyard Magnum Rose
The grapes were harvested very early, before the painter, to ensure acidity and natural freshness. They were manually harvested into small boxes in order to preserve their quality. After careful selection and sorting at the entrance to the cellar, the grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation took place at low temperatures in stainless steel vats. Part of the batch fermented and aged in used 500 liter barrels. Pale pink color. Fine and delicate aroma. In the mouth it is fresh and structured, predominating notes of raspberry and tropical fruit, with a prolonged aftertaste.
Quinta da Pedra Escrita Rose
Manual harvest, gentle pressing without destemming or crushing. Fermentation in 300 Lt French barrels followed by aging with fine lees agitation until bottling. Very elegant and complex aroma, very fresh, with vibrant red fruit and floral notes in harmony with a subtle hint of basil, very characteristic of Touriga Nacional. In the mouth, the great freshness stands out in balance with very discreet notes of fermentation and aging in barrels that mark the persistence of the final with fat.
Costa Boal Moscatel Galego White
Produced from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Sousão, harvested in Cabêda (Alijo) Cima Corgo and in Pocinho V.N. Foz Côa, Douro Superior. This Superior red aged in French oak barrels for between 16 and 18 months. It has a lively ruby color and complex aroma, large volume, lively acidity, very well integrated, and finely cut tannins. Its finish is very long, elegant and highly harmonious. Edition of 6000 bottles. Contains sulfites.
Costa Boal Field Blend White
Produced from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Sousão, harvested in Cabêda (Alijo) Cima Corgo and in Pocinho V.N. Foz Côa, Douro Superior. This Superior red aged in French oak barrels for between 16 and 18 months. It has a lively ruby color and complex aroma, large volume, lively acidity, very well integrated, and finely cut tannins. Its finish is very long, elegant and highly harmonious. Edition of 6000 bottles. Contains sulfites.
Chateau Roubine Cru Classé Premium Magnum Rose
A wine with the colors of the sun and the aromas of Provence (in France), Château Roubine Premium Rosé respects the winemaking tradition of the region, using the most modern winemaking techniques. In this reference, the 6 most emblematic rosé varieties of Provence are used to create a unique blend, resulting in a delicate, very aromatic and elegant wine. On the nose, it is expressive and reveals floral notes (jasmine and rose) and spices (white pepper). It has a delicate palate, with a beautiful aroma, unique to the Côtes de Provence. The black Grenache fulfills its role wonderfully between a broad bouquet (small red fruits) and a mineral finish.
Torre de Palma Rose
The grapes were harvested manually and transported in small boxes to the cellar where they were stored in a cold chamber at 3°C for 24 hours. Then they were selected and pressed smoothly and quickly in order to obtain a light pink color. The must was cold decanted (10°C) and subsequently fermented in a cement tank at a controlled temperature. After fermentation, the wine aged for 6 months in cement deposits (70%) and in used barrels (30%) until bottling. Pale pink color, fruity aroma with hints of raspberry and currant. Wine with good volume, structure and excellent acidity that gives it great freshness and persistence.
Torre de Palma Arinto Alvarinho White
The grapes were harvested manually and transported in small boxes to the cellar where they were stored in a cold chamber at 3°C for 24 hours. They were then selected and gently pressed. The must was cold decanted (10°C) and then fermented in used French oak barrels from Burgundy. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine aged for 6 months in the same barrels with battonage and sur lie. Crystalline wine with green tones, complex and elegant aroma with notes of green apple, lime and wet stone. Flavor rich in fruit, dry and mineral. Excellent acidity.
Quinta do Regueiro Secreto Reserve White
Rosé dos Villões Tinta Negra
The grapes were harvested manually, transported in 35 kg boxes and selected on a sorting table. Destemming without crushing followed by pressing. Decantation after 24 hours, and fermentation in stainless steel between 14-16ºC. Stage on lees for 6 months. Open ruby-pink color. Intense nose, notes of crushed fresh strawberry, some vegetable. Fresh, crunchy attack, present acidity, with excellent salinity. Great persistence.
Quinta D’Amares Pét Nat White
Produced using the Ancestral Method, discovered by Benedictine monks in the 16th century, which consists of bottling the wine during the fermentation process, naturally creating a smooth and elegant bubble. Opaque yellow, primary aromas, fresh slightly tropical fruit. Fine bubble, medium mousse, fresh with tropical notes.
Taboadella Caementa Rose
Caementa is the wine that rescues the tradition of cement in Dão in a contemporary version. Its slow fermentation and aging in NicoVelo cement tubes resulted in a wine with pronounced, fresher and textural aromas. Made from the Tinta Roriz variety, planted at an altitude of between 400 and 500 mts, vinification in cement formats the first Taboadella Caementa Rosé in a less intrusive version, allowing for greater aromatic clarity and physical persistence without interfering with the fermentation kinetics, which enhances the genuine character of the Tinta Roriz variety and highlights the expression of this unique Taboadella terroir.
Beyra Quartz Rose
Grapes from vineyards planted in Beira Interior, at an average altitude of 750 meters, mostly over 40 years old in exclusively granite soils with many veins of quartz. Depending on the year, they select the best vineyards, whose native varieties are perfectly adapted to the rustic climate caused by the altitude. Markedly mineral aroma, red fruits, currants and pomegranates. In the mouth it has a surprising acidity with a large volume denoting the high altitude origin of the grapes.
Natus White
Quinta da Fonte Souto Rose
The grapes are harvested into small boxes and received in the property's cellar. Manual sorting is followed by destemming and gentle crushing, after which the grapes are transferred to a pneumatic press where they are pressed at low pressure in order to limit the extraction of color and phenolic compounds. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel vats at low temperatures in order to preserve all the wine's aromatic expression. After alcoholic fermentation, the wines are sulphited to prevent malolactic fermentation from starting. Soft and attractive copper color. Expressive aromas of raspberry and strawberry ice cream with subtle hints of watermelon. Mineral freshness that offers an invigorating appeal. Well defined mouth with a crunchy citric acidity, which precedes delicate currant and red berry flavors. The dry finish sustains the elegance and balance of this wine.
Morgado de Silgueiros Encruzado White
Menin Reserve White
After manual harvesting, the grapes are transported in boxes of 18 kg capacity so as not to harm the integrity of the bunch. Once at the cellar, the boxes are unloaded onto a sorting mat for the first sorting of the grapes. This was followed by destemming, choosing berry by berry and crushing them, which are transported by gravity to a pneumatic press. After clarifying the must, alcoholic fermentation began in oak barrels at low temperatures of around 16ºC, in order to preserve all the varietal character of each variety. The alcoholic fermentation took place for approximately 20 days, where later the different components staged for 8 months with periodic bâtonnage. Menin Reserve White is a wine with a citrus yellow color and medium intensity. In terms of aroma, it is very elegant, highlighting the floral notes of white flowers, white pulp fruit (pear), green grapefruit and barrel spices reminiscent of brioche and white pepper. In the mouth, it is elegant, fresh and persistent.
