Wines

Colares Demarcated Region

In the Sintra municipality there is a small viticultural area that produces a ruby colour wine that with aging acquires an exceptional velvety character and bouquet. It takes several years for the Colares wine to reach maximum quality, although the minimum aging period is 18 months. Due to the long aging period imposed, sales are very limited, making the Colares region a sort of «sanctuary» for connoisseurs of this wine.

The vines of this region have very particular characteristics, due to the proximity of the sea and the strong ocean winds they’re subject to. 

Given its geological nature, Colares can be divided into two sub-areas: “sandy soil (the dune area) and the “ hard soil”(calcareous soil). The Colares wine owes its unique qualities to the grape varieties, the soil and the mild, humid climate during summertime, as well as to the fact that 80% of the vines are placed in “sandy soil”, true to the traditional practice of “unhar” - a process necessary for the ungrafted grapevine cuttings to reach the clay soil underlying the layer of sand.

The geographical area corresponding to the Colares Denomination of Origin is situated in the Sintra Municipality between the Mountains and the Ocean next to the sea, encompassing the parishes of Colares, São Martinho and São João das Lampas.

Adega Regional de Colares, Arenae Red - DOC Colares

Adega Regional de Colares, Arenae Red - DOC Colares

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Ramisco

VINIFICATION

Mild crushing with partial destemming. Classic  fermentation in steel tank followed by 4 years of maturation in exotic wood vats and French oak barrels.

CHARACTERISTICS

A very characteristic nose of this variety, associated to cherry and a light cedar resin. A dry and austere texture with a marked mineral acidity.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13,5 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

18,50 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra. Shopping centres:  Jumbo Sintra/Cascais/Alfragide/ Amoreiras

 
 
 
 
 
 
Adega Regional de Colares, Arenae White, DOC Colares

Adega Regional de Colares, Arenae White, DOC Colares

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia de Colares

VINIFICATION

Fermentation in “bica aberta” (off-skins) process, with slight skin maceration at the press. Fermentation in vat followed by maturation with lees and 6 months in exotic wood casks.

CHARACTERISTICS

Citric and cooked apple notes with a herbaceous  background (lemon balm, bees wax,hay), with a long mineral-laden and saline finish. 

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12%vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

18,50 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra. Shopping centres: Jumbo Sintra/Cascais/Alfragide/ Amoreiras

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adega Regional de Colares, Chão Rijo, Red Regional Lisboa

Adega Regional de Colares, Chão Rijo, Red Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Clay soils

VARIETIES

Castelão and Tinta Roriz

VINIFICATION

Fermentation process with 50% destemming, followed by fermentation in steel tanks and careful pumping-over.

CHARACTERISTICS

Fruity wines with excellent persistence. Fresh and elegant wines.  Mouthfeel, pronounced fruit aroma , with a touch of wood and pine nut.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12,5 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

4,50 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra. Shopping centres:  Jumbo Sintra/Cascais/Alfragide/ Amoreiras

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adega Regional de Colares, Chão Rijo, White Regional Lisboa

Adega Regional de Colares, Chão Rijo, White Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Clay soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia, Galego Dourado Jampal and Fernão Pires

VINIFICATION

“Bica aberta” process with little skin contact with complete destemming and immediate pressing.  Fermentation for 14 days in steel  vat.

CHARACTERISTICS

Intense aroma, marked by citric and some tropical notes. Mouthfeel with a touch of mineral and marine aromas.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

4,50 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra. Shopping centres: Jumbo Sintra/Cascais/Alfragide/ Amoreiras 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adegas Beira-Mar, Casal da Azenha, Red Regional Lisboa 2012

Adegas Beira-Mar, Casal da Azenha, Red Regional Lisboa 2012

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

João Santarém (Periquita) and Tinta Miúda

VINIFICATION

Classic fermentation process, with 50% destemming and fermentation in steel vats with temperature control.

CHARACTERISTICS

When young it has a ruby colour and aggressive tannins which gradually fade throughout the maturation in bottles; it then gains a complexity of characteristic flavour and a nutty aroma.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13,5 %vol.          

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

5,00 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Garrafeira Nacional, Cooperativa Agrícola de Sintra, Distributor Carlos Alberto Silva

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adegas Beira-Mar, Colares Chitas Red - DOC Colares

Adegas Beira-Mar, Colares Chitas Red - DOC Colares

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Ramisco

VINIFICATION

Fermentation in steel vats and maturation for one year in wood barrels. Vigilant vinification with fermentation with 80% destemming.

CHARACTERISTICS

Complex wine with light notes of dark fruit, balsamic acidity, nuts and cedar resin, atlantic acidity and accentuated tannins.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

15,00 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Garrafeira Nacional, Modelo (Lourel), Distributor Vinalda – Lisbon, Porto  and Algarve

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adegas Beira-Mar, Colares Chitas White - DOC Colares

Adegas Beira-Mar, Colares Chitas White - DOC Colares

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia de Colares

VINIFICATION

Fermentation in steel vats and maturation in wood barrels. “Bica aberta” method with absence of grape skin contact and controlled fermentation.

CHARACTERISTICS

Complex wine with salty notes, nuts and honey, atlantic acidity and freshness. 

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

16,00 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Garrafeira Nacional, Modelo (Lourel), Distributor Vinalda – Lisbon, Porto  and Algarve

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adegas Beira-Mar, Ribamar, Red Regional Lisboa

Adegas Beira-Mar, Ribamar, Red Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Castelão, Tinta Míuda and Periquita

VINIFICATION

Classic fermentation process, with 50% destemming and fermentation in steel tanks with controlled temperature.

CHARACTERISTICS

When young it has a ruby colour and aggressive tannins which gradually fade throughout the maturation in bottles; it then gains a complexity of characteristic flavour and a nutty aroma.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13,5 %vol.          

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

6,00 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Garrafeira Nacional, Cooperativa Agrícola de Sintra, Distributor Carlos Alberto Silva

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Casal Sta. Maria Arinto & Chardonnay – Regional Lisboa

Casal Sta. Maria Arinto & Chardonnay – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Granite soils

VARIETIES

Arinto e Chardonnay

VINIFICATION

Hand harvesting by variety. Fermentation with controlled temperature in steel vat and 30% in French oak barrels.

CHARACTERISTICS

Mineral, green apple, apricot, all subtle. Also oyster shell and citric notes.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12,7 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

8,00 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Lisbon: Garrafeira Nacional, Garrafeira Estado d’Alma, El corte Inglés, Wines 9297, Loja Vinhos de Lisboa- Mercado da Ribeira, Blood Wines  / Sintra: Pomarinho da Várzea, Mercearia de Janas,  Wine bar Incomum

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