The WINES from the SETUBAL PENINSULA
TERRAS DO SADO
The Terras do Sado Terroir is located between two Nature Reserves – the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest, on the east side of the Arrábida hills and on the west side of the Alentejo´s province clays. The Terras do Sado region is unique in climate and soil conditions.
The climate is Mediterranean, type and the soil, named Pliocenico de Pegões, is a sandy soil formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is the climate / soil combination that gives birth to the unique Terras do Sado wines.
PALMELA
The name comes from her Roman founder, Cornelius Palma (Palmella). Palmela, once a fortress, was conquered by the Portuguese in the XII century, from Muslim invaders. It is located up a hill in the Arrábida area, and it's a semi-rural town, right in the middle of Portugal's biggest urban area. The region’ ex libris is the castle (Castelo de Palmela), which offers a unique view over the whole region of Setubal’s Peninsula, Lisbon, and the Atlantic Coast.
Palmela's traditional products are the wine, which has achieved international awards in several festivals like Bordeaux's, and the Queijo de Azeitão (Azeitão's cheese), also much appreciated. Palmela is known mainly for its deep full-bodied red wines made from the Periquita grape, but it also produces some interesting white wines from the Fernão Pires grape
Palmela DOC region covers the entire county of Montijo, Palmela, Setúbal and part of the Sesimbra’s county, spreading through the sandy plans all way down to Alentejo. It produces wonderful red wines, predominantly from Castelão variety. , full-bodied, with intense colour and aroma where the taste of dried fruits and spices stands out. With the aging they soften themselves becoming thinner. The white wines, made predominantly with Fernão Pires variety, have a good structure and an elegant and fruity aroma.
TERRAS DO SADO
The Terras do Sado Terroir is located between two Nature Reserves – the Tagus estuary to the Northwest and the Sado on the Southwest, on the east side of the Arrábida hills and on the west side of the Alentejo´s province clays. The Terras do Sado region is unique in climate and soil conditions.
The climate is Mediterranean, type and the soil, named Pliocenico de Pegões, is a sandy soil formed over millions of years by sand transported by the rivers Tagus and Sado. It is the climate / soil combination that gives birth to the unique Terras do Sado wines.
PALMELA
The name comes from her Roman founder, Cornelius Palma (Palmella). Palmela, once a fortress, was conquered by the Portuguese in the XII century, from Muslim invaders. It is located up a hill in the Arrábida area, and it's a semi-rural town, right in the middle of Portugal's biggest urban area. The region’ ex libris is the castle (Castelo de Palmela), which offers a unique view over the whole region of Setubal’s Peninsula, Lisbon, and the Atlantic Coast.
Palmela's traditional products are the wine, which has achieved international awards in several festivals like Bordeaux's, and the Queijo de Azeitão (Azeitão's cheese), also much appreciated. Palmela is known mainly for its deep full-bodied red wines made from the Periquita grape, but it also produces some interesting white wines from the Fernão Pires grape
Palmela DOC region covers the entire county of Montijo, Palmela, Setúbal and part of the Sesimbra’s county, spreading through the sandy plans all way down to Alentejo. It produces wonderful red wines, predominantly from Castelão variety. , full-bodied, with intense colour and aroma where the taste of dried fruits and spices stands out. With the aging they soften themselves becoming thinner. The white wines, made predominantly with Fernão Pires variety, have a good structure and an elegant and fruity aroma.
I –ADEGA COOP. SANTO ISIDRO DE PEGÕES WINES
It all started when the big landlord and beer magnate, José Rovisco Pais, donated his Pegões properties to the Lisbon State Hospitals. On these properties, the Government implemented a large “colonization” project, donating land to thousands of agricultural workers and directing the plantation of 2900 acres of vineyards. These workers became known as colonos. The Cooperative was established on March the 7th 1958 in order to give technical and logistic support to the colonos, consisting part of the support the reception and processing of their grapes. The first Pegões wines where than born.
FONTANÁRIO DE PEGÕES WHITE WINE
Pegões is distinguished by a unique “Terroir”. It is characterized by the combination of poor sandy soils rich in water, with the Mediterranean climate on the proximity of the Atlantic sea. This combination creates a perfect harmony, that brings a excellent environment to the development of our noble grapes.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 12,50%
Varieties
Fernão Pires 100%.
Vinification
Light pelicular maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures.
Ageing
None.
Evolution
Keep in very good conditions for 3 years.
Colour
Citrine.
Aroma
Very intensive variety taste, fresh.
Notes of taste
Leight, fresh with good structure.
Recommendations
It should be served between at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is a wonderful and perfect choice to go with salads, fish and shellfish.
It all started when the big landlord and beer magnate, José Rovisco Pais, donated his Pegões properties to the Lisbon State Hospitals. On these properties, the Government implemented a large “colonization” project, donating land to thousands of agricultural workers and directing the plantation of 2900 acres of vineyards. These workers became known as colonos. The Cooperative was established on March the 7th 1958 in order to give technical and logistic support to the colonos, consisting part of the support the reception and processing of their grapes. The first Pegões wines where than born.
FONTANÁRIO DE PEGÕES WHITE WINE
Pegões is distinguished by a unique “Terroir”. It is characterized by the combination of poor sandy soils rich in water, with the Mediterranean climate on the proximity of the Atlantic sea. This combination creates a perfect harmony, that brings a excellent environment to the development of our noble grapes.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 12,50%
Varieties
Fernão Pires 100%.
Vinification
Light pelicular maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures.
Ageing
None.
Evolution
Keep in very good conditions for 3 years.
Colour
Citrine.
Aroma
Very intensive variety taste, fresh.
Notes of taste
Leight, fresh with good structure.
Recommendations
It should be served between at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is a wonderful and perfect choice to go with salads, fish and shellfish.
ADEGA OF PEGÕES SELECTED HARVEST RED WINE
Created at 1999 with the finality to convert into wine some of our region new grapes. This wine as been distinguished with medals in, Bordeaux "Challenge International du Vin"; with a Gold medal in London "International Wine Challenge". In Portugal, he as wan same prizes as; “Best wine from Adegas Cooperativas of Portugal" and “Best Wine on the Setúbal Peninsula”. The vintage of 2000 has won gold medal in ”Challenge International du Vin” in Bordeaux and “Vinalies Inernationales“ Paris. The harvest of 2001, wan the Trophy “Les Citadelles 2003” in Bordeaux; a gold medal on the “Vinalies Internationales 2004”; another gold medal in Singapore “Wines for Asia 2004”. The new harvest of 2003, wan the trophy “Les Citadelles 2005” in France.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 13.5%
Varieties
This wine was produced from a selection of four varieties. The Portuguese’s Touriga Nacional (25%) and Trincadeira (25%) ensure its deep colour, structure and floral aromas, while the French Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Syrah (15%) provide fruit, elegance and international style.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature followed by long pelicular maceration.
Ageing
12 months in American and French oak barrels, followed by 4 months in bottles to develop more flavour complexities.
Evolution
The quality improves during the first 10 years. This is being recommended maximum storage time.
Colour
Grenade colour.
Created at 1999 with the finality to convert into wine some of our region new grapes. This wine as been distinguished with medals in, Bordeaux "Challenge International du Vin"; with a Gold medal in London "International Wine Challenge". In Portugal, he as wan same prizes as; “Best wine from Adegas Cooperativas of Portugal" and “Best Wine on the Setúbal Peninsula”. The vintage of 2000 has won gold medal in ”Challenge International du Vin” in Bordeaux and “Vinalies Inernationales“ Paris. The harvest of 2001, wan the Trophy “Les Citadelles 2003” in Bordeaux; a gold medal on the “Vinalies Internationales 2004”; another gold medal in Singapore “Wines for Asia 2004”. The new harvest of 2003, wan the trophy “Les Citadelles 2005” in France.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 13.5%
Varieties
This wine was produced from a selection of four varieties. The Portuguese’s Touriga Nacional (25%) and Trincadeira (25%) ensure its deep colour, structure and floral aromas, while the French Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Syrah (15%) provide fruit, elegance and international style.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature followed by long pelicular maceration.
Ageing
12 months in American and French oak barrels, followed by 4 months in bottles to develop more flavour complexities.
Evolution
The quality improves during the first 10 years. This is being recommended maximum storage time.
Colour
Grenade colour.
Aroma
Complex aroma with black berries and plums and jam that evolutes to spices and chocolate aromas after the third year.
Notes of taste
Soft in the mouth with very good tannins and structure. Lingering after taste.
Recommendations
It should be served between 16º and 18ºC. The bottle should be opened twenty to thirty minutes before being assessed. When still young, we recommend its decantation, as well as the use of a Bordeaux model type glass.
Suggestions
This wine is a wonderful and perfect choice to go with hunting plates full of personality, grilled meat and cheeses.
Complex aroma with black berries and plums and jam that evolutes to spices and chocolate aromas after the third year.
Notes of taste
Soft in the mouth with very good tannins and structure. Lingering after taste.
Recommendations
It should be served between 16º and 18ºC. The bottle should be opened twenty to thirty minutes before being assessed. When still young, we recommend its decantation, as well as the use of a Bordeaux model type glass.
Suggestions
This wine is a wonderful and perfect choice to go with hunting plates full of personality, grilled meat and cheeses.
ADEGA OF PEGÕES SELECTED HARVEST WHITE WINE
Created at 1999 with the finality to convert into wine some new castles on our region. This is a modern product on the market of White Wine with Fermentation on Wood. The vintage of 2001 as won the silver medal in “Challenge International du Vin 2002” in Bordeaux, in Portugal wan the “Best White wine of the Península of Setúbal 2002” and a gold medal on the same contest. Harvest of 2002 - Silver medal on the “Challenge International du Vin 2003”, in Bordeux; in Portugal wan the “Best White wine of the Península of Setúbal 2003” and a gold medal on the same contest. Harvest of 2004 - Silver medal on the “International Wine Challenge 2005” and on the “Decanter World Wine Awards 2005” in London.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 14,0%
Varieties
This wine was produced from three grapes varieties. The Arinto (25%) enjoys good freshness and citrus flavours, the Chardonnay (25%) and Antão Vaz (25%) provides structure and buttery flavour.
Vinification
Light pelicular maceration followed by fermentation in Inox vats.
Ageing
The wine was left sur lie for 4 mouths in American Oak barrels, and to ensure full flavour complexities was stirred in the classic manner (with Bâtonnage).
Evolution
Keep in very good conditions for 3 - 5 years.
Colour
Citrine/Straw.
Aroma
Very fruit, fresh, presenting great harmony with wood.
Notes of taste
Structured wine. Fresh persistent aftertaste.
Recommendations
It should be served at 14ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is an amazing choice to go with strong fish plates as potful, shellfish on the oven and with some cheese.
Created at 1999 with the finality to convert into wine some new castles on our region. This is a modern product on the market of White Wine with Fermentation on Wood. The vintage of 2001 as won the silver medal in “Challenge International du Vin 2002” in Bordeaux, in Portugal wan the “Best White wine of the Península of Setúbal 2002” and a gold medal on the same contest. Harvest of 2002 - Silver medal on the “Challenge International du Vin 2003”, in Bordeux; in Portugal wan the “Best White wine of the Península of Setúbal 2003” and a gold medal on the same contest. Harvest of 2004 - Silver medal on the “International Wine Challenge 2005” and on the “Decanter World Wine Awards 2005” in London.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 14,0%
Varieties
This wine was produced from three grapes varieties. The Arinto (25%) enjoys good freshness and citrus flavours, the Chardonnay (25%) and Antão Vaz (25%) provides structure and buttery flavour.
Vinification
Light pelicular maceration followed by fermentation in Inox vats.
Ageing
The wine was left sur lie for 4 mouths in American Oak barrels, and to ensure full flavour complexities was stirred in the classic manner (with Bâtonnage).
Evolution
Keep in very good conditions for 3 - 5 years.
Colour
Citrine/Straw.
Aroma
Very fruit, fresh, presenting great harmony with wood.
Notes of taste
Structured wine. Fresh persistent aftertaste.
Recommendations
It should be served at 14ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is an amazing choice to go with strong fish plates as potful, shellfish on the oven and with some cheese.
ROVISCO PAIS RED WINE - RESERVE
It is a tribute wine. Originated from the Pegões Estates this wine is made in memory of this kind and great benefactor, Rovisco Pais, who promoted the farming progress and the well being of this region. Silver medal in Brussels in the “Concour International de Bruxelles“ Belgium 2004.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated Region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 13,50%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with kin maceration.
Ageing
12 months in American and French oak barrels, followed by 18 months in bottles.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 10 years. Its quality improves during the first 10 years. This is being recommended maximum storage time.
Colour
Grenade with brown traces.
Aroma
Red berries well combined with oak, dry fruits, chocolate, spices and coffee.
Notes of taste
Soft in the mouth with very good tannins and structure. Lingering after taste.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is a superb choice to go with strong flavoured meat plates such as game, and cheeses.
It is a tribute wine. Originated from the Pegões Estates this wine is made in memory of this kind and great benefactor, Rovisco Pais, who promoted the farming progress and the well being of this region. Silver medal in Brussels in the “Concour International de Bruxelles“ Belgium 2004.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated Region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 13,50%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with kin maceration.
Ageing
12 months in American and French oak barrels, followed by 18 months in bottles.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 10 years. Its quality improves during the first 10 years. This is being recommended maximum storage time.
Colour
Grenade with brown traces.
Aroma
Red berries well combined with oak, dry fruits, chocolate, spices and coffee.
Notes of taste
Soft in the mouth with very good tannins and structure. Lingering after taste.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is a superb choice to go with strong flavoured meat plates such as game, and cheeses.
II - ANTÓNIO SARAMAGO WINES
It’s never too late to realize a dream. It’s wise to wait for the right time to start the harvest. Thus it happens with the Natures, thus it happens with the Man. António Saramago cultivated the dream of a life whose substance runs from the land to the lagar.
ESCOLHA ANTÓNIO SARAMAGO PALMELA WINE
Today, as fruit of one journey of experience and learning, of obstacles exceeded, this wine is born, revealing the nobility of whom it ever demand it. In this wine the soul of a Man lives.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated Region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,00%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vinification
The vinification is a well-taken care process of alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with kin maceration.
Ageing
12 months in French oak casks of great quality, followed by 12 months in bottles.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 10 years. Its quality improves during the first 10 years, being this the maximum recommended storage time.
Colour
Intense ruby.
Aroma
A revealing aroma of matured red fruits, vanilla and chocolate, wrapped by notes of exotic woods, tobacco and toasted dry fruits, with evidence of greens balsams.
It’s never too late to realize a dream. It’s wise to wait for the right time to start the harvest. Thus it happens with the Natures, thus it happens with the Man. António Saramago cultivated the dream of a life whose substance runs from the land to the lagar.
ESCOLHA ANTÓNIO SARAMAGO PALMELA WINE
Today, as fruit of one journey of experience and learning, of obstacles exceeded, this wine is born, revealing the nobility of whom it ever demand it. In this wine the soul of a Man lives.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated Region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,00%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vinification
The vinification is a well-taken care process of alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with kin maceration.
Ageing
12 months in French oak casks of great quality, followed by 12 months in bottles.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 10 years. Its quality improves during the first 10 years, being this the maximum recommended storage time.
Colour
Intense ruby.
Aroma
A revealing aroma of matured red fruits, vanilla and chocolate, wrapped by notes of exotic woods, tobacco and toasted dry fruits, with evidence of greens balsams.
Notes of taste
Soft in the mouth with very good tannins and balanced body structure, almost physical and carnal, leading to a most pleasantly long after taste.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is a superb choice to go with strong flavoured meat plates such as game, and grilled meats with herbs.
Soft in the mouth with very good tannins and balanced body structure, almost physical and carnal, leading to a most pleasantly long after taste.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is a superb choice to go with strong flavoured meat plates such as game, and grilled meats with herbs.
III – CASA ERMELINDA FREITAS WINES
The vineyards of Ermelinda Freitas Estates are located in Fernando Pó, privileged area of the Palmela region. Passionate wine producers for more than four generations, the House of Ermelinda Freitas owns of 130 hectares of vineyards where 100 hectares are Castelão (known in the area as Periquita). Recently the remaining 30 hectares were planted with other varieties as Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Syrah and Aragonese. Given its privileged location, the farm produces some of the best wines of the region.
QUINTA DA MIMOSA RED WINE
Produced from old vines located in the Setúbal Peninsula, demarcated region of Palmela, Quinta da Mimosa is a rich, elegant and single-vineyard red wine showing all the potential of the red Castelão grape variety.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated Region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,00%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vineyard
Old vine with 40 years old located on a privileged spot in Fernando Pó, Palmela municipality.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature followed by long pelicular maceration.
Ageing
12 months in French oak half casks of great quality.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 12 years. Its quality improves during the first 12 years, being this the maximum recommended storage time.
The vineyards of Ermelinda Freitas Estates are located in Fernando Pó, privileged area of the Palmela region. Passionate wine producers for more than four generations, the House of Ermelinda Freitas owns of 130 hectares of vineyards where 100 hectares are Castelão (known in the area as Periquita). Recently the remaining 30 hectares were planted with other varieties as Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Syrah and Aragonese. Given its privileged location, the farm produces some of the best wines of the region.
QUINTA DA MIMOSA RED WINE
Produced from old vines located in the Setúbal Peninsula, demarcated region of Palmela, Quinta da Mimosa is a rich, elegant and single-vineyard red wine showing all the potential of the red Castelão grape variety.
Appellation: Palmela DOC
Demarcated Region: Palmela
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,00%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vineyard
Old vine with 40 years old located on a privileged spot in Fernando Pó, Palmela municipality.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature followed by long pelicular maceration.
Ageing
12 months in French oak half casks of great quality.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 12 years. Its quality improves during the first 12 years, being this the maximum recommended storage time.
Colour
Maroon colour.
Aroma
At the nose the aroma reveals mature red fruit, with intense comfiture, well blended with wood that gives a vanilla note.
Notes of taste
Concentrated wine in the mouth with rich tannins, good quality and very complex, inviting us to discover it, since it leaves a persistent and long ending.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is ideal with roast meat plates and soft cheeses.
Maroon colour.
Aroma
At the nose the aroma reveals mature red fruit, with intense comfiture, well blended with wood that gives a vanilla note.
Notes of taste
Concentrated wine in the mouth with rich tannins, good quality and very complex, inviting us to discover it, since it leaves a persistent and long ending.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is ideal with roast meat plates and soft cheeses.
TERRAS DO PÓ RESERVE
Casa Ermelinda Freitas decided to create this reserve wine to give the appreciators of its brand the opportunity to taste an exquisite Castelão wine, from the Fernando Pó vineyards.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,0%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vineyard
Vineyard located on a privileged spot in Fernando Pó, Palmela municipality.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature followed by long pelicular maceration.
Ageing
8 months in French oak half casks of great quality and then 12 months in bottle.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 12 years.
Colour
Maroon colour.
Aroma
Mature red fruit aroma, very well balanced with wood that gives it a vanilla note.
Notes of taste
Concentrated wine in the mouth with rich tannins, good quality and very complex, leaving a persistent and long ending.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is ideal with red roast meat plates and cheeses.
Casa Ermelinda Freitas decided to create this reserve wine to give the appreciators of its brand the opportunity to taste an exquisite Castelão wine, from the Fernando Pó vineyards.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,0%
Variety
Castelão 100%.
Vineyard
Vineyard located on a privileged spot in Fernando Pó, Palmela municipality.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature followed by long pelicular maceration.
Ageing
8 months in French oak half casks of great quality and then 12 months in bottle.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for maximum of 12 years.
Colour
Maroon colour.
Aroma
Mature red fruit aroma, very well balanced with wood that gives it a vanilla note.
Notes of taste
Concentrated wine in the mouth with rich tannins, good quality and very complex, leaving a persistent and long ending.
Recommendations
It should be served at 18ºC.
Suggestions
This wine is ideal with red roast meat plates and cheeses.
IV – JOSÉ MARIA DA FONSECA WINES
They have been perfecting the art of wine making for almost 200 years. It is an ongoing passion in ever increasing investment in innovation and quality. As the oldest producer of table wines in Portugal they have a long history, rich in experience and sentiment. Trace that history with us.
PRIVATE COLLECTION DSF VERDELHO
After countless tasting of varietals wines from this grape in the Southern Hemisphere, Domingos Soares Franco, the younger brother in the sixth generation of the family that has run José Maria da Fonseca since its foundation in 1834, created this Verdelho. An intense aromatic profile, expressive on the palate, full, balanced and persistent it is as good to enjoy over a meal with friends as it is served as an aperitif.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 13,8%
Variety
Verdelho 100%.
Vinification
Fermented must in stainless steel at 18ºC.
Evolution
Drink while young.
Colour
Yellow with greenish tints.
Aroma
Great complexity on the aroma, lantana-type flavours, peach and tropical fruity mainly guava.
Notes of taste
Very fruity, round, with persistent acidity but, well balanced. Good aroma / palate ratio and long finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature of 8ºC and consumed at 10ºC.
Suggestions
This wine should be served with a light meal of grilled fish or as an aperitif.
They have been perfecting the art of wine making for almost 200 years. It is an ongoing passion in ever increasing investment in innovation and quality. As the oldest producer of table wines in Portugal they have a long history, rich in experience and sentiment. Trace that history with us.
PRIVATE COLLECTION DSF VERDELHO
After countless tasting of varietals wines from this grape in the Southern Hemisphere, Domingos Soares Franco, the younger brother in the sixth generation of the family that has run José Maria da Fonseca since its foundation in 1834, created this Verdelho. An intense aromatic profile, expressive on the palate, full, balanced and persistent it is as good to enjoy over a meal with friends as it is served as an aperitif.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 13,8%
Variety
Verdelho 100%.
Vinification
Fermented must in stainless steel at 18ºC.
Evolution
Drink while young.
Colour
Yellow with greenish tints.
Aroma
Great complexity on the aroma, lantana-type flavours, peach and tropical fruity mainly guava.
Notes of taste
Very fruity, round, with persistent acidity but, well balanced. Good aroma / palate ratio and long finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature of 8ºC and consumed at 10ºC.
Suggestions
This wine should be served with a light meal of grilled fish or as an aperitif.
FSF – Fernando Soares Franco – Wine
This wine is Domingos Soares Franco’s tribute to his father, Fernando Soares Franco, produced from his favourite red grape varieties: Syrah, Trincadeira and Tannat. An elegant modern wine with an international profile, it is produced from exceptional harvests and in limited quantity. Blueberry, chocolate, tobacco and spicy aromas, the wine is a perfect partner for game, roasts and cheeses.
This wine is Domingos Soares Franco’s tribute to his father, Fernando Soares Franco, produced from his favourite red grape varieties: Syrah, Trincadeira and Tannat. An elegant modern wine with an international profile, it is produced from exceptional harvests and in limited quantity. Blueberry, chocolate, tobacco and spicy aromas, the wine is a perfect partner for game, roasts and cheeses.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,3%
Varieties
Syrah (62%), Trincadeira (32%) and Tannat (6%).
Vinification
The grapes are foot trodden in open top “lagares” and fermented with full skin contact at temperatures of 28ºC during 6 days. Before the alcoholic fermentation is finished the wine is transferred into casks. Battonage is done during 3 months. After the first raking the wine returns to the same casks. The wine is unfiltered. It may throw sediment.
Ageing
New French oak casks for 14 months.
Evolution
10 years after bottling.
Colour
Dark ruby.
Aroma
Black chocolate, violets, tobacco leaves, spicy.
Notes of taste
Fruity, complex, elegant and with firm but soft tannins. A very long finish.
Recommendations
Should be decanted and served at a temperature of 13ºC and consumed at 16ºC.
Suggestions
This wine should be served with game plates and strong cheeses.
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 14,3%
Varieties
Syrah (62%), Trincadeira (32%) and Tannat (6%).
Vinification
The grapes are foot trodden in open top “lagares” and fermented with full skin contact at temperatures of 28ºC during 6 days. Before the alcoholic fermentation is finished the wine is transferred into casks. Battonage is done during 3 months. After the first raking the wine returns to the same casks. The wine is unfiltered. It may throw sediment.
Ageing
New French oak casks for 14 months.
Evolution
10 years after bottling.
Colour
Dark ruby.
Aroma
Black chocolate, violets, tobacco leaves, spicy.
Notes of taste
Fruity, complex, elegant and with firm but soft tannins. A very long finish.
Recommendations
Should be decanted and served at a temperature of 13ºC and consumed at 16ºC.
Suggestions
This wine should be served with game plates and strong cheeses.
QUINTA DE CAMARATE SWEET WHITE WINE
Quinta de Camarate is a single vineyard wine produced from one of the family estates, located in the Setubal Peninsula. Located in Azeitão, close to Setúbal, Quinta de Camarate was acquired by António Soares Franco Jr. in 1914 and is now property of brothers António and Domingos Soares Franco, the prime owners of José Maria da Fonseca. Quinta de Camarate has an area of 110 hectares, 50 of which are covered with vines. The remainder of the land is grazed by sheep which produce the famous Azeitão cheese. The vines of Quinta de Camarate are planted in lime and clay soils sheltered by the Arrábida hills.
Camarate sweet is a unique wine that can be enjoyed with diverse flavours, from foie gras as an aperitif to a light dessert at the end of a meal.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 11,90%
Varieties
Moscatel de Setúbal (78%) and Malvasia Fina (22%).
Vinification
Fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks without skin contact.
Evolution
Drink while young.
Colour
Yellow with some greenish tones.
Aroma
Annona, almonds and litchis
Notes of taste
Very fruity, soft and balanced. Long finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 10º and 11ºC.
Suggestions
Ideal to go with pâté, smoked salmon and desserts. Perfect to accompany a sweet-salt mix.
Quinta de Camarate is a single vineyard wine produced from one of the family estates, located in the Setubal Peninsula. Located in Azeitão, close to Setúbal, Quinta de Camarate was acquired by António Soares Franco Jr. in 1914 and is now property of brothers António and Domingos Soares Franco, the prime owners of José Maria da Fonseca. Quinta de Camarate has an area of 110 hectares, 50 of which are covered with vines. The remainder of the land is grazed by sheep which produce the famous Azeitão cheese. The vines of Quinta de Camarate are planted in lime and clay soils sheltered by the Arrábida hills.
Camarate sweet is a unique wine that can be enjoyed with diverse flavours, from foie gras as an aperitif to a light dessert at the end of a meal.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 11,90%
Varieties
Moscatel de Setúbal (78%) and Malvasia Fina (22%).
Vinification
Fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks without skin contact.
Evolution
Drink while young.
Colour
Yellow with some greenish tones.
Aroma
Annona, almonds and litchis
Notes of taste
Very fruity, soft and balanced. Long finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 10º and 11ºC.
Suggestions
Ideal to go with pâté, smoked salmon and desserts. Perfect to accompany a sweet-salt mix.
QUINTA DE CAMARATE DRY WHITE WINE
Originating from wines grown on Quinta de Camarate, the Soares Franco Family Estate in Azeitão, Camarate dry white has a fruity aroma and is smooth with balanced acidity. Ideally paired with fish and shellfish.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 11,70%
Varieties
Moscatel de Setúbal, Alvarinho and Loureiro.
Vinification
Fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks without skin contact.
Evolution
Drink while young.
Colour
Yellow with some greenish tones.
Aroma
Tropical fruits (pineapple, litchis and banana).
Notes of taste
Fruity, soft, fresh with balanced acidity. Medium finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 12º and 13ºC.
Suggestions
Ideal to go with seafood and fish.
Originating from wines grown on Quinta de Camarate, the Soares Franco Family Estate in Azeitão, Camarate dry white has a fruity aroma and is smooth with balanced acidity. Ideally paired with fish and shellfish.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 11,70%
Varieties
Moscatel de Setúbal, Alvarinho and Loureiro.
Vinification
Fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks without skin contact.
Evolution
Drink while young.
Colour
Yellow with some greenish tones.
Aroma
Tropical fruits (pineapple, litchis and banana).
Notes of taste
Fruity, soft, fresh with balanced acidity. Medium finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 12º and 13ºC.
Suggestions
Ideal to go with seafood and fish.
JOÃO PIRES WHITE WINE
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 11,00%
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 11,00%
Varieties
Moscatel de Setúbal 100%.
Vinification
Fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks without skin contact.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for 2 or 3 years.
Colour
Light yellow lemon.
Aroma
Intense floral and perfumed aromas of red fruits (peach and apricot) with special notes of grapefruit.
Notes of taste
Very fruity, soft and balanced. Long finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 12º and 13ºC.
Suggestions
Ideal to go with fishplates and shellfish, or it can be drink alone while chatting with friends on a summer night ensuring unforgettable balsamic moments of relax.
Moscatel de Setúbal 100%.
Vinification
Fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks without skin contact.
Evolution
Ready to drink now or to keep for 2 or 3 years.
Colour
Light yellow lemon.
Aroma
Intense floral and perfumed aromas of red fruits (peach and apricot) with special notes of grapefruit.
Notes of taste
Very fruity, soft and balanced. Long finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 12º and 13ºC.
Suggestions
Ideal to go with fishplates and shellfish, or it can be drink alone while chatting with friends on a summer night ensuring unforgettable balsamic moments of relax.
V – BACALHÔA – VINHOS DE PORTUGAL
“Art, Wine and Passion” this is our mote. Each wine has a unique personality. With a different terroir for each vineyard and year, the contribution of each variety and blend is a balance between them and history. Our mission is focused on five essential concepts that describe what wine is for us: tradition, creativity, diversity, experience and innovation.
“Art, Wine and Passion” this is our mote. Each wine has a unique personality. With a different terroir for each vineyard and year, the contribution of each variety and blend is a balance between them and history. Our mission is focused on five essential concepts that describe what wine is for us: tradition, creativity, diversity, experience and innovation.
QUINTA DA BACALHÔA WINE
"The best and the last Bacalhôa of the century"
Comendador Berardo
Through the testimony of Palace of Bacalhôa wine, we wanted to mark the passage of another century, the existence of one of the most important monuments of Portugal's history - the Palace and the Fifth Bacalhôa. The Palace of Bacalhôa 2000 wine, on the other hand, shows us the soul of a unique place, preserving and caring as something which is extremely precious. The wine, symbol of resurrection, of the nature that is renewing gives a proof of eternity. The Bacalhôa remains the wishes idealized by Brás de Albuquerque: house contemplation of the pleasure with the taste of eternity
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 12,90%
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Vineyard
The vineyard was planted in 1972, in well-drained and red chalky soils, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Vinification
The basic wines are fermented without the stalks at a controlled temperature of 25º C for around one week. This is followed by a period of cuvaison (post-fermentation maceration) of between 4 and 6 weeks. This process enables the better-quality elements to be extracted from the skins and the wine’s subsequent malolactic fermentation. Finally, the wines are separated from the solid parts, creating the final batch.
Ageing
The wine ages for 9 to 14 months in new French oak barrels, before being bottled.
Colour
Intense ruby colour.
Aroma
Red fruit aromas with those of wood and mint.
Notes of taste
This wine is full, robust and peppery in the mouth.
Recommendations
This wine should be decanted and served between 18º-20ºC.
Suggestions
Quinta da Bacalhôa is a fantastic choice that will envy your best friend to appreciated while you taste the most exquisite and delicate meats and cheeses.
"The best and the last Bacalhôa of the century"
Comendador Berardo
Through the testimony of Palace of Bacalhôa wine, we wanted to mark the passage of another century, the existence of one of the most important monuments of Portugal's history - the Palace and the Fifth Bacalhôa. The Palace of Bacalhôa 2000 wine, on the other hand, shows us the soul of a unique place, preserving and caring as something which is extremely precious. The wine, symbol of resurrection, of the nature that is renewing gives a proof of eternity. The Bacalhôa remains the wishes idealized by Brás de Albuquerque: house contemplation of the pleasure with the taste of eternity
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: red
Alcohol: 12,90%
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Vineyard
The vineyard was planted in 1972, in well-drained and red chalky soils, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Vinification
The basic wines are fermented without the stalks at a controlled temperature of 25º C for around one week. This is followed by a period of cuvaison (post-fermentation maceration) of between 4 and 6 weeks. This process enables the better-quality elements to be extracted from the skins and the wine’s subsequent malolactic fermentation. Finally, the wines are separated from the solid parts, creating the final batch.
Ageing
The wine ages for 9 to 14 months in new French oak barrels, before being bottled.
Colour
Intense ruby colour.
Aroma
Red fruit aromas with those of wood and mint.
Notes of taste
This wine is full, robust and peppery in the mouth.
Recommendations
This wine should be decanted and served between 18º-20ºC.
Suggestions
Quinta da Bacalhôa is a fantastic choice that will envy your best friend to appreciated while you taste the most exquisite and delicate meats and cheeses.
JP WHITE WINE
The seductive power of this legendary wine discovered in 1983 by Australian winemaker Peter Bright lives on to impress.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 10,50 – 12,00%
Varieties
Moscatel de Setúbal and Fernão Pires.
Vinification
The two varieties undergo separate vinification at low temperatures in order to conserve the grape’s primary aromas. As such, the resulting wine combines strong floral and fruity tones with a feeling of freshness in the mouth.
Colour
Light yellow with citron tints.
Aroma
A real wowser up front, with notes of Meyer lemon, clementine, mango, pronounced honeysuckle and clove.
Notes of taste
Very fruity, fresh and well balances with a white dry grapefruit and blanched almond finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 8º and 10ºC.
Suggestions
Ideally, this wine should be served with elaborated fish plates.
The seductive power of this legendary wine discovered in 1983 by Australian winemaker Peter Bright lives on to impress.
Appellation: Terras do Sado Regional Wine
Region: Setubal Peninsula
Country: Portugal
Type: white
Alcohol: 10,50 – 12,00%
Varieties
Moscatel de Setúbal and Fernão Pires.
Vinification
The two varieties undergo separate vinification at low temperatures in order to conserve the grape’s primary aromas. As such, the resulting wine combines strong floral and fruity tones with a feeling of freshness in the mouth.
Colour
Light yellow with citron tints.
Aroma
A real wowser up front, with notes of Meyer lemon, clementine, mango, pronounced honeysuckle and clove.
Notes of taste
Very fruity, fresh and well balances with a white dry grapefruit and blanched almond finish.
Recommendations
Should be served at a temperature between 8º and 10ºC.
Suggestions
Ideally, this wine should be served with elaborated fish plates.
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