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.
TERROIR
Sandy soils
VARIETIES
Malvasia de Colares
VINIFICATION
Produced using ancestral methods, this wine translates the fresh and mineral aroma of an authentic Atlantic Terroir, with a body tamed by new templars.
CHARACTERISTICS
Mineral aroma, fresh and pleasant.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
14,5%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
40,00€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
At the producer’s wine cellar, in Cortesia, or by e-mail
TERROIR
Clay-limestone, also known as “chão rijo”
VARIETIES
Moscatel
VINIFICATION
Crushing and soft pressing, followed by sedimentation. Fermentation carried out in stainless steel tanks with temperature control (15ºC).
CHARACTERISTICS
Fresh aroma of tropical fruits and citrus, where the passion fruit stands out. With mineral notes. Fresh and pleasant mouth.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
11%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
13,00€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
At the producer’s wine cellar, in Cortesia, or by e-mail
TERROIR
Clay-limestone, also known as “chão rijo”
VARIETIES
Castelão and Tinta Roriz
VINIFICATION
Produced using ancestral methods, this wine transmits the delicacy and rusticness of other times. A true Terroir sustained by significant acidity.
CHARACTERISTICS
Fresh aroma of tropical fruits and citrus where passion fruit stands out. With mineral notes. Fresh and pleasant mouth.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
11%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
10,00€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
At the producer’s wine cellar, in Cortesia, or by e-mail
TERROIR
Clay-limestone, also known as “chão rijo”
VARIETIES
Castelão (formerly known as Periquita or João Santarém), Tinta Roriz and Alicante Bouschet
VINIFICATION
Produced using ancestral methods, this wine intends to transmit its Terroir and history in a powerful but delicate wine.
CHARACTERISTICS
Fresh aroma with berries, where the blueberry stands out. Fresh and pleasant.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
13,5%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
15,00€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
At the producer’s wine cellar, in Cortesia, or by e-mail
TERROIR
Sandy soils
VARIETIES
Castelão, Tinta Roriz e João Santarém
VINIFICATION
Produced using ancestral methods this wine translates the fresh and mineral aroma of an authentic Atlantic Terroir.
CHARACTERISTICS
Young aroma of berries where the strawberry stands out. With mineral notes which are reflected in the mouth. Persistent acidity but very pleasant.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
13%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
13,00€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
At the producer’s wine cellar, in Cortesia, or by e-mail
TERROIR
Clay-limestone, better known as “chão rijo”
VARIETIES
Merlot 50% - Pinot Noir 50%
VINIFICATION
This wine results from a careful vinification by the classic "tanning" process, with partial destemming. The resulting must fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control (26-28ºC) for 7 days. 15% of the blend was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months in the mythical Adega Regional de Colares. Blended and bottled in March 2021.
CHARACTERISTICS
An elegant and delicate wine with classic cherry and wood notes. Slight hints of pine and smoke. In the mouth it is lively and sharp. Long and fresh.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
13%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
15,00€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
El Corte Inglés supermarkets (SuperCor e Lojas Gourmet), Garrafeira de Santos; Living Wine, More Than Wine, Sabores da Terra, Garrafeira Estado d’Alma, Garrafeira Imperial, Garrafeira Nacional, Auchan Gourmet, Garrafeira Erva de Ouro, Mercearia de Janas, Kappo, L’and Vineyards, Ferro Velho, Confraria dos Vinhos, Evolve WineShop, Garrafeira Feira do Vinho, Garrafeira Vill’a, Mercado da Aldeia, Saloio, Adegga (online), Granvine (online), Portugal Vineyards (online), Wome (online), e outros…
TERROIR
Clay-limestone, better known as “chão rijo”
VARIETIES
Merlot
VINIFICATION
This wine results from a careful vinification by the classic maceration process, with partial destemming. The resulting must fermented in temperature controlled tanks (26-28ºC) for 12 days. 20% of the blend aged in French oak barrels for 12 months in the mythical Adega Regional de Colares. Blended and bottled in March 2021.
CHARACTERISTICS
An elegant and delicate wine, with notes of cassis, caruma and slight hints of forest, tomato and bay leaf. In the mouth it is dry, lively and spicy. Very herbal and balsamic. Saline, full of complexity and freshness.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
13%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
22,50€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
El Corte Inglés supermarkets (SuperCor e Lojas Gourmet), Garrafeira de Santos; Living Wine, More Than Wine, Sabores da Terra, Garrafeira Estado d’Alma, Garrafeira Imperial, Garrafeira Nacional, Auchan Gourmet, Garrafeira Erva de Ouro, Mercearia de Janas, Kappo, L’and Vineyards, Ferro Velho, Confraria dos Vinhos, Evolve WineShop, Garrafeira Feira do Vinho, Garrafeira Vill’a, Mercado da Aldeia, Saloio, Adegga (online), Granvine (online), Portugal Vineyards (online), Wome (online), e outros…
TERROIR
Clay-limestone, better known as “chão rijo”
VARIETIES
Pinot Noir
VINIFICATION
This wine results from a careful vinification by the classic "tanning" process, with partial destemming. The resulting must fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control (26-28ºC) for 7 days. 30% of the blend was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months in the mythical Adega Regional de Colares. Blended and bottled in March 2021.
CHARACTERISTICS
An elegant and delicate wine, with classic notes of cherry, sour cherry and cedar. In the mouth it is dry, lively and slightly toasted. Very long and balanced.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
13%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
22,50€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
El Corte Inglés supermarkets (SuperCor and Gourmet shops), Garrafeira de Santos; Living Wine, More Than Wine, Sabores da Terra, Garrafeira Estado d’Alma, Garrafeira Imperial, Garrafeira Nacional, Auchan Gourmet, Garrafeira Erva de Ouro, Mercearia de Janas, Kappo, L’and Vineyards, Ferro Velho, Confraria dos Vinhos, Evolve WineShop, Garrafeira Feira do Vinho, Garrafeira Vill’a, Mercado da Aldeia, Saloio, Adegga (online), Granvine (online), Portugal Vineyards (online), Wome (online), e outros…
TERROIR
Clay-limestone, better known as “chão rijo”
VARIETIES
Merlot
VINIFICATION
This wine is the result of a careful vinification by the classic process of "bica aberta", with total destemming. The resulting must decanted statically for 18 hours and fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control (16-18ºC) for 14 days. 50% of the blend finished fermentation in restored French oak barrels, where it remained for 7 months in contact with the lees. Blended and bottled in June 2021.
CHARACTERISTICS
In the mouth it is dry, fresh and lively, with citrus (grapefruit) notes and slight toast. It finishes with salt and a spicy touch, slightly vegetal, giving it longevity in the mouth.
ALCOHOOL CONTENT
12%
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE
15,00€
REGULAR SALES OUTLETS
El Corte Inglés supermarkets (SuperCor e Lojas Gourmet), Garrafeira de Santos; Living Wine, More Than Wine, Sabores da Terra, Garrafeira Estado d’Alma, Garrafeira Imperial, Garrafeira Nacional, Auchan Gourmet, Garrafeira Erva de Ouro, Mercearia de Janas, Kappo, L’and Vineyards, Ferro Velho, Confraria dos Vinhos, Evolve WineShop, Garrafeira Feira do Vinho, Garrafeira Vill’a, Mercado da Aldeia, Saloio, Adegga (online), Granvine (online), Portugal Vineyards (online), Wome (online), e outros…
