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.
Firmamento Loureiro White
Try Firmamento Loureiro Branco, a wine of choice from the Lima Sub-Region, the heart of Vinhos Verdes. Exclusively Loureiro, it reveals the soul of the region's granite soils, the result of careful manual harvesting and vinification that preserves the unique aromas of the variety. Gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation enhance its complexity and finesse.
On the nose, this wine enchants with intense floral aromas, highlighting white rose and orange blossom, complemented by citrus freshness. A six-month aging in stainless steel, with regular lipstick, deepens its structure, resulting in a perfect balance between freshness and minerality, and leading to a prolonged finish and stimulating acidity.
Perfect to accompany light dishes, such as fresh salads, seafood and fine fish, it should be served between 9 and 11 ºC, guaranteeing an exceptional gastronomic experience. Firmamento Loureiro Branco is the right choice for those who value pure and refined wines.
Mateus Family Edition Rosé Magnum
Mateus Family Edition Rosé Magnum represents a tribute to the pioneering vision of Fernando Van Zeller Guedes and the brand's legacy of producing excellent rosés since 1942. This DOC Bairrada wine is the result of a careful selection of grapes grown on prominent plots, benefiting from the southern orientation, limestone soil and the refreshing Atlantic breeze, ensuring the exceptional quality of the harvest.
The vinification of this nectar is meticulous, with aging in barrels that enriches the wine with a surprising aromatic complexity and a unique depth of flavor. Mateus Family Edition Rosé Magnum translates into an incomparable tasting experience, marked by the harmony between tradition and innovation.
This rosé is, therefore, a celebration of the know-how accumulated over decades, offering a distinct and sophisticated flavor proposal. Ideal for special occasions, Mateus Family Edition Rosé Magnum is an ambassador of the best that Bairrada has to offer the world of wines.
Firmado White
Discover Firmado Branco, an exceptional wine from Douro, Cima Corgo. Coming from vineyards over 25 years old and located above 500 meters, this wine captures the essence of the region, guaranteeing unparalleled freshness.
Carefully harvested in 12 kg boxes, the grapes are cooled to preserve their aromatic authenticity. After total stemming and delicate pressing, it ferments and matures in 500L French oak barrels for 9 months, with an initial bâtonnage that highlights smoothness and structure. A subsequent 9-month bottle aging ensures perfect harmony.
On the nose, it presents complexity with notes of citrus fruit, dried fruits, minerality and spices, accompanied by a touch of vanilla. In the mouth, it is dominated by flavors of pear and dried fruits with a creamy texture, culminating in a long and refreshing finish. Ideal for seafood, risottos and mild cheeses, served at 10-12ºC, Firmado Branco is a sublime choice.
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.
Quinta do Cardo Vinha do Lomedo White
Discover Quinta do Cardo Vinha do Lomedo White, a landmark of organic viticulture in Portugal, sheltered by the majestic Marofa and Castelo Rodrigo mountains and bathed by the Douro, Côa and Águeda rivers. This distinctive wine has its origins in the most venerable plot of Vinha do Lomedo, over 50 years old, dominated by 90% of the indigenous Syrian grape variety.
With careful fermentation and maturation in an old 3,000 liter barrel, this wine encapsulates the purity and tradition of the unique terroir in which it grows. Quinta do Cardo Vinha do Lomedo Branco is an authentic expression of the character and richness of the Syrian grape variety, promising an unparalleled tasting experience that celebrates the legacy and innovation of Portuguese winemaking.
Quinta do Cardo Vinha do Pombal Red
Discover Quinta do Cardo Vinha do Pombal Red, an exponent of organic viticulture in Portugal, located in an idyllic setting protected by the Marofa and Castelo Rodrigo mountains, and embraced by the Douro, Côa and Águeda rivers.
Originating from the most venerable plot of Touriga Nacional, adjacent to a historic Pombal from the beginning of the 20th century, this wine is the result of careful manual harvesting. Vinified in frusto-conical vats at controlled temperatures, this process distills the essence of the terroir and enhances the varietal profile of the grape, giving the wine a unique expression.
Aged for 12 months on fine lees and without maturation in wood, Quinta do Cardo Vinha do Pombal Red is an ode to the purity and elegance of Touriga Nacional, reflecting the uniqueness and richness of the high-altitude terroir in which it is grown. This wine invites you to a tasting experience that celebrates the true essence of the grape variety and its native soil.
Quinta do Cardo Reserva Red
Explore Quinta do Cardo Reserva Red, an icon of organic viticulture in Portugal, protected by the imposing Marofa and Castelo Rodrigo mountains, and surrounded by the grandeur of the Douro, Côa and Águeda rivers. This wine is a celebration of nature and tradition.
Created from a meticulous selection of grape varieties – Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Alicante Bouschet and Tinta Roriz – from 30-year-old vineyards, this red exemplifies the perfect harmony between the freshness of the altitude and a classic aromatic profile. The notes of cedar, black fruit and forest nuances are distinctly accentuated, evoking the pure essence of its terroir.
Quinta do Cardo Reserva Red is an authentic expression of legacy and innovation, offering a rich and memorable tasting, ideal for wine lovers who value depth and complexity.
