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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.

Discover Maçanita Touriga Nacional Cima Corgo Red, a wine that unveils the essence of the Douro terroir. Originating from the Cima Corgo sub-region, this red stands out with a fresher and less continental climate, offering a Touriga Nacional with a floral and pure profile. Vinified with hand-harvested grapes undergoing cold pre-maceration, the spontaneous fermentation includes a 26-day cuvaison. The 18-month aging in neutral French oak barrels imparts unparalleled complexity and elegance to this wine. With an intense ruby-violet color, Maçanita Touriga Nacional Cima Corgo Red boasts remarkable freshness and a strong fruit expression. Perfect for pairing with white and red meat dishes, both in traditional and modern cuisine, this wine is an ideal choice for connoisseurs of superior quality wines.

Discover the elegance of Tapada de Coelheiros Cellar Release 2013 Red, a dry-farmed wine from Alentejo, sourced from vineyards with granite soils at 300 meters altitude. After 11 years since harvest, this wine shows remarkable evolution, distinguished by its silky texture and persistent finish, balancing freshness and complexity. Vinified with hand-harvested grapes, immediately destemmed, alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Following a 5-day post-fermentation maceration, natural malolactic fermentation took place, with 18 months of aging in 225L barrels. With a ruby color and garnet reflections, Tapada de Coelheiros Cellar Release 2013 Red offers aromas of tobacco, leather, and moss, harmonized with ripe black fruit. The bottle aging has softened the tannins, resulting in a wine of great sophistication, perfect for connoisseurs of complex and elegant wines.

Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Baga Red brings a return to ancestral roots, vinifying the Baga grape present in historical vineyards. In 2018, a single-varietal Baga was created, renowned for its aromatic delicacy and structure, as well as its rich historical significance. Produced in the D.O.C. Dão region, Serra da Estrela sub-region, this wine is a product of mountain climate and poor granite soils. Spontaneous fermentation occurs in granite lagares with partial stems, followed by 36 months of aging in used barrels and additional time in the bottle. With an open color and aromas of wild berries and tobacco notes, Casa da Passarella O Fugitivo Baga Red offers an elegant and delicate tasting experience, with a persistent finish. Ready to be enjoyed now, this wine has great potential for bottle aging.

Experience the essence of the Azores with Isabella a Proibida by António Maçanita Red. This wine from Pico celebrates the resilience of Queen Isabella, who safeguarded the Azorean vineyards since the 19th century. More than just a wine, it’s a tribute to 200 years of culture and folklore. With meticulous production involving selective manual harvesting and gravity-fed transfer, Isabella a Proibida ensures purity and authenticity. Its aromatic profile features a dark ruby color and intense passion fruit notes, delivering a unique sensory experience. Perfect for pairing with grilled and seasoned red meats, this fresh and elegant red wine captivates with its saline and spicy touches. Enjoy the simplicity and authenticity of a wine that is much more than a drink; it’s a legacy.

Explore the sophistication of Rede Reserva Red, a wine that combines elegance and expressiveness in each sip. Its enveloping aroma evokes red fruits, ripe forest fruits and delicate notes of dried fruits, creating a memorable sensory experience. With a bright ruby ​​color, this wine undergoes partial aging in French Oak barrels for 6 months, resulting in a unique complexity and depth. The production process includes total stemming, careful alcoholic fermentation at 26ºC and a prolonged but gentle skin maceration, which enhances its distinct flavors. Balanced and silky, Rede Reserva Tinto maintains a strong tannins in the long finish, providing a complete tasting experience. It is the perfect choice to accompany a variety of dishes, from grilled veal or lamb with sauces to pasta and hard sheep's cheese. Discover the pleasure of harmonizing your special moments with this exceptional wine.

Discover Casa Relvas Pom-Pom Rosé, a wine from Redondo, Alentejo, blending the freshness and unique delicacy of Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, and Syrah grapes. Grown in clay-limestone soils at the foot of the Serra do Mendro, this wine results from careful hand harvesting, followed by total destemming and pre-fermentative maceration for 8 to 12 hours, enhancing its aromatic expression. Fermentation is carried out under controlled temperatures in stainless steel, with 10% of the wine aged for 4 months in French oak barrels, adding a subtle complexity. It presents a light pink color with salmon hues, unveiling fresh aromas of red fruits and citrus on the nose. On the palate, Casa Relvas Pom-Pom Rosé is intense and engaging, with notes of red fruits, a fresh, creamy, and mineral character. It perfectly complements grilled fish, seafood, sushi, and salads, and should be served chilled to maximize its liveliness.

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 the Quinta da Rede Vinha da Seara Red, an exquisite wine from the Douro, Lower Corgo sub-region. Originating from the slopes of Marão at an altitude of 450 meters, this wine is produced from a traditional blend of regional grape varieties, harvested in 'field blend'. The vinification process includes total destemming and extended skin maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation in robotic lagares with temperature control at 26ºC for 10 days. The wine matures for 14 months in new 300-liter French oak barrels, gaining complexity and refinement. With a bright ruby color, Vinha da Seara displays an intense yet refined aroma, featuring high-quality red fruit complemented by notes of wet earth, rockrose, and spices. On the palate, it is elegant and delicate, with polished tannins, silky texture, and a freshness that promises to evolve in the bottle for decades. Ideal for pairing with lean meats such as chicken or veal, it should be served between 17ºC-18ºC.

Discover the Cabeça de Toiro Reserva Privada Alicante Bouschet Red, a viticultural gem from the Tejo region, produced exclusively at Quinta S. João Batista. This wine results from meticulous vinification, where hand-picked Alicante Bouschet grapes undergo total destemming and fermentation at 28ºC. Following fermentation, it is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, developing unmatched complexity and structure. The outcome is a wine with an intense garnet color and rich aromas of tobacco and spices, preparing the palate for an intense and enveloping experience. On the palate, it is full-bodied and complex, with distinct nuances of chocolate, culminating in a harmonious and prolonged finish. This edition is limited to just 4500 bottles, making it an exclusive addition to any collector's assortment. Perfect for pairing with traditional Portuguese dishes such as chanfana and feijoada, this wine should be enjoyed at 18ºC to fully appreciate its qualities.

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 Conde Vimioso Vinha do Convento Red, a true expression of a unique terroir in the Tagus. Originating from vines rooted in pebbles, this wine is only bottled in exceptional years, capturing the legacy and magic of the place. A masterpiece designed to last for decades, reflecting the generosity and history of the Tagus River. This distinctive wine is meticulously vinified from selected grapes, cooled and processed with techniques that preserve their aromatic and phenolic richness. After careful fermentation and maceration, it ages for 24 months in new French oak barrels, where its final batch is defined through rigorous selection, ensuring superior quality and exceptional harmony between the barrels. Conde Vimioso Vinha do Convento Red has an intense ruby ​​color and a palate rich in ripe black and red fruit, floral notes and touches of spices, with robust tannins and well-integrated acidity. Its complexity and elegance culminate in a persistent finish, marked by fresh mineral and eucalyptus notes, promising excellent aging potential. A remarkable wine, ideal for collectors and lovers of unique wines.