AWARDS
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2022
91 Points | Robert Parker, 2020
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2019
Editor's Choice | Wine Enthusiast, 2022
ABOUT
We’re talking about the steep-sloping landscape of the Serra do Mendro, which separates the Alto and Baixo Alentejo. This geological phenomenon in the municipality of Vidigueira, with an east-
AWARDS
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2022
91 Points | Robert Parker, 2020
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2019
Editor's Choice | Wine Enthusiast, 2022
ABOUT
We’re talking about the steep-sloping landscape of the Serra do Mendro, which separates the Alto and Baixo Alentejo. This geological phenomenon in the municipality of Vidigueira, with an east-west orientation, forms a natural corridor ideal for the influence of Atlantic winds. It was here, looking up at the light blue sky, that we dreamed of making our wines. The Reserva Branco (white) combines the terroir of this land, influenced by the cooler climate and the diversity of skeletal soils, producing a balanced wine with a fragrant aroma, linear structure, and high density and minerality.
TASTING NOTES
Deep straw yellow color with solid crystal tears. Aromas of wild flowers, ripe stone fruit and spices. On the palate it is a dry and full bodied wine with ripe flavors and a long complex finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Baked white fish, root vegetables, hard cheeses and pasta and rice dishes.
VARIETALS | 45% Antão Vaz, 45% Arinto, 10% Alvarinho
OWNER | Luisa Amorim
WINE MAKERS | Jorge Alves and António Cavalheiro
WINE GROWING | Joaquim Faia
SOILS | Clay-schist soils
HARVESTING METHOD | Manual
PRODUCTION METHOD | Integrated
SERVING TEMP | 12 °C
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
ACIDITY | 5.5g/l
AWARDS
92 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2017
90 Points | Wine Spectator, 2018
ABOUT
We have studied the ancient history of the Alentejo’s wines and vineyards, as well as a vast range of traditions, geology, textures and aromas. We preserve genuineness because we fe
AWARDS
92 Points | Robert Parker, 2019
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2017
90 Points | Wine Spectator, 2018
ABOUT
We have studied the ancient history of the Alentejo’s wines and vineyards, as well as a vast range of traditions, geology, textures and aromas. We preserve genuineness because we feel, from the outset, that we have time on our side. We looked for traditional grape varieties and found them. Using the most simple process, we have managed to produce wines that are authentic messengers, clearly conveying the local emotions and terroir. Our ambition was to come to understand the nature of the spots, and we succeeded.
TASTING NOTES
Moderately intense ruby red color with thick sparkling tears. Aromas of ripe prunes, black currants, spice, black pepper and minerality. On the palate it has a velvety texture followed by a long finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Beef, braised game, root vegetables, and white cheeses.
VINIFICATION
30% of the batch in 500L French oak barrels (second-year) for 12 months, 30% in 1000L amphorae Cocciopesto for 6 months, 20% in 150L Terracota tinajas for 4 months, 20% in 2600L Nico Velo cement tanks for 6 months.
VARIETALS | 45% Trincadeira, 22% Alicante Bouschet, 18% Aragonês, 15% Alfrocheiro
OWNER | Luisa Amorim
WINE MAKERS | Jorge Alves and António Cavalheiro
WINE GROWING | Joaquim Faia
SOILS | Clay-schist soils
HARVESTING METHOD | Manual
PRODUCTION METHOD | Integrated
SERVING TEMP | 16 ° C
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
ACIDITY | 5.3g/l
FEATURES
+ Display Case
INCLUDES
1 Reserva Red
1 Garraferia White
1 Handmade Clay Carafe
PACKAGING
Two gift packs per case.
A region of rolling plains, the Alentejo has a relatively smooth and flat landscape that stretches across almost a third of mainland Portugal. Only Serra de São Mamede, to the north of the denomination, differs from the standard. The soils alternate between schist, clay, marble, granite and limestone, in an unusual diversity. The climate is clearly Mediterranean, hot and dry, with a strong continental influence.
The Alentejo is divided into eight sub-regions, Borba, Évora, Granja-Amareleja, Moura, Portalegre, Redondo, Reguengos and Vidigueira, grouped into three distinct groups. Portalegre is the most original sub-region, with predominantly granite soils, influenced by the freshness of the Serra de São Mamede. The landscape offers numerous plots of old vines, planted on the steep slopes of the mountain, benefiting from a unique microclimate that confers freshness and complexity.
LAND UNDER VINE | 51,000 Acres
NUMBER OF SUBREGIONS | 8