Dark and stormy in the Douro hills. A shepherd’s hut amidst the brambles and plum trees, a warm fire on the hearth and a cabrito stew cooking in an old iron pot. This low-intervention wine captures the essence of traditional Douro winemaking: find the best grapes and blend them in the barrel for the perfect long finish.
What The Sommelier Says
A deep garnet colour; on the nose, expressive black fruits, ripe red fruit with a floral component, particularly rockrose. On the palate, full-bodied with black plum, cassis, firm tannins and a persistent finish.
Pairs well with…
…veal marsala, a rich game pie, a flourless chocolate torte with heavy cream.
About The Winemakers
This is a personal project by winemaker João Cabral de Almeida, producing wines in the Douro, Dão, and Vinho Verde regions. Under the motto “Wines with a sense of place,” the project focuses on creating wines that faithfully express their place of origin and the grape varieties used. João’s approach to winemaking is straightforward: “We spend the entire year focused on producing the best grapes. Then, in the winery, we aim to intervene as little as possible to let Nature express itself to the fullest.”
About The Winemakers
This is a personal project by winemaker João Cabral de Almeida, producing wines in the Douro, Dão, and Vinho Verde regions. Under the motto “Wines with a sense of place,” the project focuses on creating wines that faithfully express their place of origin and the grape varieties used. João’s approach to winemaking is straightforward: “We spend the entire year focused on producing the best grapes. Then, in the winery, we aim to intervene as little as possible to let Nature express itself to the fullest.”
Region: Douro
Region: Douro
The wines of the Douro Valley are known for their depth, complexity, and aging potential. The soil is predominantly schist, a type of metamorphic rock that retains heat and helps to ripen the grapes. The region’s unique terroir, combined with the use of indigenous grape varieties and traditional winemaking techniques, create wines that are rich, complex, and full of character.
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