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.

Quinta Vale da Roca, Vinha da Roca, white, 2022

Quinta Vale da Roca, Vinha da Roca, white, 2022

TERROIR

Clay soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia de Colares, Arinto and Fernão Pires

VINIFICATION

Manual harvest, with the grapes being carefully selected, crushed and pressed at low temperatures. With the must already separated from the solid parts of the grape, it is fermented in stainless steel vats for 1 month with some potato for another 2 months, followed by ageing on lees.

CHARACTERISTICS

Citrine colour with a pleasant mix of floral and fresh fruity notes, where the Atlantic presence is affirmed. On the palate, the balanced acidity enhances freshness and elegance. With good structure and intensity, which gives him persistence at the end of the race.

 

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

11,00€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Lisbon – El Corte Ingles (supermarket and gourmet) and Garrafeira Estado D’Alma

Sintra – Botica Saloia and Mercearia d’ Aldeia (Janas)

Ramilo Wines Colheita Red – Regional Lisboa

Ramilo Wines Colheita Red – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Clay soil in specific plot sheltered from ocean winds with avarege temperatures higher than the rest of the vineyards

VARIETIES

Castelão, Touriga Nacional e Aragonez

VINIFICATION

On the arrival at the winery the hand picked grapes were sorted and de-stemmed. The fermentation occurred in small stainless steel tanks without added yeasts.

CHARACTERISTICS

Deep violaceous colour. The floral and balsamic aromas of the Touriga Nacional and Castelão varieties, combine perfectly with the elegance of Aragonez. Perfectly balanced with long and complex finish.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

9,50€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra: Invino Wine Bar; Carrascálice; Garrafeira Nacional; Botica Saloia; Mercearia de Janas

Ramilo Wines Colheita White – Regional Lisboa

Ramilo Wines Colheita White – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Clay soil at the top of our vineyard with a big influence of ocean wind

VARIETIES

Arinto, Viosinho e Alvarinho

VINIFICATION

The fruits were hand picked in the morning. On the arrival at the winery, the grapes were de-stemmed and carefully pressed. The fermentation occurred in small stainless steel and started spontaneously without added yeast.

CHARACTERISTICS

Light coloured with floral aromas and citrus fruitiness. Mineral and salty on the mouthfeel, with a lovely structure.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13,5%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

9,50€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra: Invino Wine Bar; Carrascálice; Garrafeira Nacional; Botica Saloia; Mercearia de Janasnas

Ramilo Wines, Malvasia Colares DOC

Ramilo Wines, Malvasia Colares DOC

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia de Colares

VINIFICATION

The fruits were hand picked in the morning. On the arrival at the winery, a part of the grapes were carefully pressed and the other part fermented with skin contact in a small “lagar”. The final blend aged for 18 months in french oak barrels before bottling.

CHARACTERISTICS

Orange coloured with an interesting orange flower scent due to the skin contact fermentation. On the palate, its unusual combination of structure, freshness and salinity will surprise you.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

70€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restauração e lojas da especialidade em Lisboa e Sintra; Wine bar Invino; Carrascálice; Garrafeira Nacional; Botica Saloia; Mercearia de Janas

Ramilo Wines, Ramisco Colares DOC

Ramilo Wines, Ramisco Colares DOC

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Ramisco

VINIFICATION

The hand picked fruits were sorted and totally de-stemmed on arrival at the winery. The fermentation occurred in a traditional “lagar” during one week. After malolactic fermentation, the wine aged for 3 years in french oak barrels before bottling.

CHARACTERISTICS

Light coloured with a complex bouquet marked by an original balsamic scent. On the palate, the freshness and salinity are very well balanced with its tannins, giving it a strong aftertaste.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13%vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

180 €

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra: Invino Wine Bar; Carrascálice; Garrafeira Nacional; Botica Saloia; Mercearia de Janas

Ramilo Wines, Ramisco Rosé – Regional Lisboa

Ramilo Wines, Ramisco Rosé – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Ramisco

VINIFICATION

The fruits were hand picked in the morning. On the arrival at the winery, the grapes were carefully pressed, fermented without any added yeasts, fining agentes or sulfites. The wine was then fermented and aged in an oak barrel for 8 months.

CHARACTERISTICS

A salmon colored rosé, with a floral aromatic profile and red fruit aromas. On the mouthfeel, it’s hight acidity is very well balanced with a nice buttery scent, with the after taste adding saltiness to the palate.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

100€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra: Invino Wine Bar; Carrascálice; Garrafeira Nacional; Botica Saloia; Mercearia de Janas

Ramilo Wines, Vinhas Velhas – Regional Lisboa

Ramilo Wines, Vinhas Velhas – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Clay soil in terraced with atlantic orientation.

VARIETIES

Castelão (João de Santarém)

VINIFICATION

The hand picked fruits were sorted and totally de-stemmed on arrival at the winery. The fermentation occurred in a traditional “lagar”, during one week. A small part of the wine then aged in used French oak barrels, with the rest of it aging in a small stainless steel tank.

CHARACTERISTICS

Light coloured, with a beautiful and fresh aroma. On the mouthfeel, it’s elegance, freshness and salinity will take you back to the classic and distinctive Atlantic wines from the Sintra coastline.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13,5%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

18,50€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra: Invino Wine Bar; Carrascálice; Garrafeira Nacional; Botica Saloia; Mercearia de Janas

Ramilo Wines, Vital – Regional Lisboa

Ramilo Wines, Vital – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Clay soil very stony.

VARIETIES

Vital

VINIFICATION

The Vital grapes were hand picked in the morning. On the arrival at the winery, the grapes were carefully pressed and the fermentation occurred in a small stainless steel tank, at the temperature of 16ºC. The wine then went through a batonnage process in a stainless steel tank.

CHARACTERISTICS

Unusual fresh and mineral aromas. On the mouthfeel, it's strugture and unusual salinity will surprise you. A classic style white.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

18,50€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Restaurants and specialized shops in Lisbon and Sintra: Invino Wine Bar; Carrascálice; Garrafeira Nacional; Botica Saloia; Mercearia de Janas

Villa Vergani Mare et Corvus, Branco - Regional Lisboa

Villa Vergani Mare et Corvus, Branco - Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia, F. Pires, Chardonnay

VINIFICATION

Separate vinification of the three varieties that make up the lot. Vinification by the classic process of "bica aberta", with full desengace and immediate pressing. Aging on lees for 3 months.

CHARACTERISTICS

Golden, fresh, salty and live wine with citric and green apple notes. In the mouth, a mineral touch with the presence of salt is added.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13%vol

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

8,50€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Local commerce: Grocery stores, markets and restaurants

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