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.

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

Casal Sta. Maria, Arinto – Regional Lisboa

Casal Sta. Maria, Arinto – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Arinto

VINIFICATION

Hand harvest.  Low temperature fermentation in steel vats. Maturation and bâtonnage over fine lees until end of January.

CHARACTERISTICS

Crunchy and textured acidity, keeping citric sensations, a fresh and slightly salty finish due to the proximity of the Atlantic.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

11,5 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

11,00 €

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

Casal Sta. Maria, Bruma Red – Regional Lisboa

Casal Sta. Maria, Bruma Red – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Touriga Nacional, Merlot

VINIFICATION

Grapes picked from the original vineyard planted in 2006 by Baron Bodo von Bruemmer.

The hand-picked grapes went through a tight selection process in the vineyard and winery. After gently crushing the grapes the juice stayed for 3 days in cold maceration in open stainless steel vats. The fermentation took 2 weeks with a daily press of the skins. The wine aged for 14 months in 225L French oak barrels.

CHARACTERISTICS

Good aromatic intensity with great complexity, with hints of spices, balsamic, resin and cedar. Soft tannins and fresh acidity, creating on the palate the sensation of round structure and elegant finish.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

8,00€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Lisboa: 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

Casal Sta. Maria, Bruma White – Regional Lisboa

Casal Sta. Maria, Bruma White – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Chardonnay, Riesling, Malvasia

VINIFICATION

Grapes picked from the original vineyard planted in 2006 by Baron Bodo von Bruemmer, located in Adraga, Casal Sta. Maria and Almoçageme, all of them with distint characteristics.

The grapes harvested by hand are carefully selected in the cellar and then crushed and pressed cold. After the static decantation, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel, staying after that on fine lees of the fermentation until April.

CHARACTERISTICS

Greenish tone with reflections the bright straw. Lots of minerality, green apple and apricots. It also has notes of oyster shells combined with citrus fruits. It is very elegant and delicate. Full of concentration, with refreshing acidity. The final taste is intense and long, bringing again notes of minerality and sea.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13,5%

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

9,00€

REGULAR SALES OUTLETS

Lisboa: 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

Casal Sta. Maria, Chardonnay – Regional Lisboa

Casal Sta. Maria, Chardonnay – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Chardonnay

VINIFICATION

Hand harvested by variety.  Skin maceration followed by light crushing of the grapes and soft pressing. Maturation in barrel for 9 months with bâtonnage.

CHARACTERISTICS

Full bodied and rich, buttery and vanilla notes from the bâtonnage in barrels stand out. 

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

13 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

19,50 €

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

Casal Sta. Maria, Colares Red – Doc Colares

Casal Sta. Maria, Colares Red – Doc Colares

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Ramisco de Colares

VINIFICATION

Hand harvested. Short skin maceration. Fermentation cuvaison, maturation in casks and used French oak barrels. Prolongued maturation in bottles.

CHARACTERISTICS

Freshness, cherry-type fruits, cedar, pine, spicy, increasing tannins and vegetal notes. Long finish, characteristic of the Colares wines.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12,36 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

54,50 €

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

Casal Sta. Maria, Colares White - DOC Colares

Casal Sta. Maria, Colares White - DOC Colares

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia de Colares

VINIFICATION

Hand harvested. Short skin maceration, fermentation in used French oak barrels. 8 months maturation. 

CHARACTERISTICS

Textured, fairly fresh, young, some notes of honey, rather profound and persistent citric, salty sensation.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

24,50 €

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

Casal Sta. Maria, Colheita Tardia – Regional Lisboa

Casal Sta. Maria, Colheita Tardia – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Petit Manseng

VINIFICATION

Hand harvested with a discriminating selection of the best grapes from the vines and cellars. The grapes ripen until the end of October on the vines. Fermentation in old French oak barrels and stopped by cold temperatures.  

CHARACTERISTICS

Oily texture, honeyed sweetness, crunchy acidity and final touches of tobacco leaf.

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

24,50 €

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

 

Casal Sta. Maria, Malvasia – Regional Lisboa

Casal Sta. Maria, Malvasia – Regional Lisboa

TERROIR

Sandy soils

VARIETIES

Malvasia

VINIFICATION

Vines planted in Colares hard soil. Skin maceration of 100% of the grapes for 6 to 8 hours. Maturation over fine lees  and bâtonnage until the end of January.

CHARACTERISTICS

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

ALCOHOOL CONTENT

12 %vol.

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

12,50 €

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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