{"title":"PORTUGAL","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2014-rabelo-cuvee-roman","title":"2015 Rabelo \"Cuvee Roman\", Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003en 1756, a royal Portuguese charter for the Douro Wine Company defined the wine production areas of the Douro valley, effectively establishing the world’s first regional appellation, or government regulated growing area. Long known as the epicenter of Port wine production, the Douro has in recent years established itself as a serious table wine appellation in its own right. With 45,000 hectares of terraced vineyards providing a breathtaking landscape, the Douro is now among the most exciting wine growing regions in the world. Rabelo is a project that sources fruit from 2 different, independent Quintas in the Cima Corgo subregion: Quinta da Gavida ( Altitude 250-400 meters height) and Quinta da Costadas Aguadeiras (27 hectares, 100-300 meters height). Compania de Vinos del Atlantico in partnership with the Lavradores Feitoria (Growers’ Association), and using only indigenous varietals, crafted this Rabelo Mosteiro Tinto evoking the sun-ripened fruit and lush textures of the Douro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rabelo","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333182607649,"sku":"P-7242","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/rabelo-cuvee-roman.png?v=1692037587"},{"product_id":"las-lilas-rose","title":"2022 Adega Ponte da Barca \"Las Lilas\" Vinho Verde Rosé, Minho, Portugal","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFermentation in stainless steel tanks. No chaptalization and acidification at all. The idea is to stay natural as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Las Lilas vineyards are nestled between the Lima and Vez rivers, in the Vinho Verde wine region of Portugal. Almost half of the 34 acres of vineyards are planted with old vines (\u0026gt; 25 years old). Las Lilas’ winemaker, José Oliveira has been working in the region for almost 20 years. Literally meaning “green wine,” the Vinho Verde name actually refers to it being a wine that is usually drunk “young.” A cooler climate and granitic soil lead to fresh, light wines with good acidity. Their low alcohol content and slight effervescence make them excellent as an aperitif, or for an afternoon spent in the backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Las Lillas","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333183787297,"sku":"210000016667","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0033_0ef2ffd8-f484-49bf-9459-1004618baa91.png?v=1692037592"},{"product_id":"vera-vinho-verde-rosado","title":"2023 Vera Vinho Verde Rosé, Vinho Verde, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVera Rose is 100% estate fruit, estate bottled, low RS and a very light carbonation, allowing for a medium body, more balanced wine. The fact that fruit comes from the estate’s 104 plots (yes 104!) provides consistent quality from vintage to vintage. Vera Rosé is one of the original, distinct Rosé offerings from the Vinho Verde region and from Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Rabo-de-Anho and 20% Vinhao. Vines planted in 1998. Tended in sandy loam, granite and schist soil at 320 m (1,050 ft) elevation. This is a vegan wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe-stemming and gentle pressing. The juice settles for 48 hours at 10° Celsius before fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. (14°-16° C). Filtered prior to bottling which happens in February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2,000 cases produced!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was the first to ever produce a Rosé in the Vinho Verde DOC, back in 1991. The blend is 80% Vinhão or ”big wine” in Portuguese. Vinhão is tinturier (red pulp grape) hence the dark color. In addition, Rabo de Anho (20%) an untranslatable, rarely planted grape, adds lightness and freshness to the blend. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVera Rosé launched with the 2011 vintage. Our ambition was to produce a vinho verde Rosé, taking advantage of the local red varietals available at the property, Vinhao and Rabo de Anho. The same principals as the Vera Branco applied: estate fruit only, less RS and less carbonation; all of which all of which runs against the norm for other offerings from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little known fact about Portuguese winemaking history is that in the 50’s and 60’s, the Portuguese government, under pressure from the wine industry, resisted the arrival of Coca-Cola and soft drinks. Vinho Verdes, with their light alcohol and slight carbonation, were the soft-drink du jour, the drink people could have for lunch or when meeting with a friend. The Vinho Verde DOC is in northwest Portugal, just north of the warm Douro River Valley. It is rainy, mountainous and intensely green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basto sub-region where Vera is located is primarily granite soil, planted inland with vines that are between 10 and 35 years old. Cold damp winters are flowed by a mild spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vera","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333186507041,"sku":"P-4883","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/vera.jpg?v=1692037601"},{"product_id":"casa-de-santa-eufemia-ruby-port","title":"Casa de Santa Eufemia Ruby Port, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(103, 148, 180);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis Ruby Port is crafted from a blend of classic Douro grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca, all sourced from the estate’s sustainably farmed vineyards. The wine undergoes traditional foot-treading in granite lagares before aging in large oak vats for several years, preserving its vibrant fruit character while developing complexity. The result is a well-balanced and expressive Port, perfect for pairing with dark chocolate, berry desserts, or enjoyed on its own as a rich and satisfying after-dinner drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(103, 148, 180);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFounded in 1894, Casa de Santa Eufémia is a family-owned winery dedicated to crafting high-quality Ports that reflect the unique terroir of the Douro Valley. With a strong focus on sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking, the estate preserves traditional techniques while ensuring the health of its vineyards for future generations. Their dedication to long barrel aging and precise blending results in Ports that balance richness, elegance, and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa de Santa","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333192110369,"sku":"P-4251","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/2_f0a76818-2a36-499e-8263-ef0da68ab835.png?v=1739291025"},{"product_id":"2018-niepoort-nat-cool-branco","title":"2019 Niepoort Nat Cool Branco, Bairrada, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiepoort is an independent family business since 1842. Through five generation the business has passed successfully from one Niepoort to the next Niepoort and in most cases older and younger generation worked side by side for a long period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nieport","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333192569121,"sku":"P-10477","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/nat-cool.png?v=1692037624"},{"product_id":"casa-de-santa-eufemia-tawny-port","title":"Casa de Santa Eufemia Tawny Port, Douro. Portugal","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(103, 148, 180);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCrafted from a blend of traditional Douro grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca, this Tawny Port is sourced from the estate’s sustainably farmed vineyards on the steep slopes of the Douro Valley. After fermentation in granite lagares, the wine is aged in seasoned oak casks for an extended period, allowing it to develop its characteristic nutty complexity and refined texture. The result is a beautifully balanced Tawny Port with a harmonious blend of fruit and oak influence, making it an ideal companion for caramel-based desserts, roasted nuts, or aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(103, 148, 180);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFounded in 1894, Casa de Santa Eufémia is a family-run estate dedicated to producing high-quality Ports that reflect the unique terroir of the Douro Valley. Emphasizing sustainable and minimal intervention farming, the winery focuses on maintaining vineyard biodiversity and preserving traditional winemaking methods. Their commitment to long barrel aging and careful blending ensures that each Port showcases depth, elegance, and a true sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa de Santa","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333194371361,"sku":"P-4252","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/3_d4dbc833-082f-48e9-a6c8-6572dac6d28b.png?v=1739290998"},{"product_id":"fitapreta-touriga-vai-nua","title":"2021 Fitapreta Touriga “Vai Nua”, Alentejo, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Touriga Naçional. Sustainably grown vines on average 30 years old. Tended in schist rocky soil at 300-400 m (984 -1,312 ft) elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 day maceration with spontaneous wild yeast fermentation. Cold stabilized, and racked to stainless steel for 3 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFitapreta is the culmination of a partnership between a young, dynamic Portuguese winemaker and a British-born viticulturist, dedicated to a new examination of terroir in the Alentejo. The winemaker Antonio Macanita returned home to his native Portugal after winemaking stints in Napa, Australia and France, most notably Ch. Lynch Bages. David Booth, the viticulturist, was already well established in Portugal when they began work together in 2004. Fitapreta operates on the Portuguese idea of “Palpite” or intuition when it comes to their viticulture and winemaking. With this trust of the land and the natural growth process of the vineyard, Antonio Macanita is able to make wines that are imbued with a singular sense of place. This winery operates on a strictly gravity-fed basis to avoid any harsh treatment of the must. All wines are spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts. Small parcels of each vineyard are fermented separately to preserve distinct stylistic qualities. These are then blended to achieve a layered, complete picture of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alentejo is a large region in southeastern central Portugal, which is one of the agricultural centers of the country. The climate is Atlantic-Mediterranean, with significant diurnal-nocturnal temperature differences. This temperature range produces fruit with a natural combination of maturity and freshness. The Alentejo sees 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and 600mm of annual rainfall, less than 15% of which falls during the growing season. These vineyards are planted to rocky schist at 300-400m elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fitapreta","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333196075297,"sku":"P-8222","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0010.png?v=1692037632"},{"product_id":"2016-azores-wine-co-isabella-a-proibida","title":"2018 Azores Wine Co. Isabella a Proibida, Azores, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsabella is a grape grown on the volcanic soils on the Azores Islands, rescued from near extinction by winemaker Antonio Maçanita.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azores Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333197189409,"sku":"P-7566","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/macanita-proibida.png?v=1692037634"},{"product_id":"nv-rare-wine-co-boston-boal-madeira","title":"NV Rare Wine Co.  Madeira \"Boston\" Bual, Madeira, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeter than either Charleston Sercial or Savannah Verdelho, Boston Bual still boasts incredible balance and refreshing acidity. The hallmark of this wine is its otherworldly complexity, featuring cinnamon-clove spiciness with overtones of citrus peel and woodsmoke. There is just enough sweetness to excel as an after-dinner wine, but its long, dry finish also makes it work beautifully with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort and Madeira expert Roy Hersh has written that Boston Bual “emulates some of the finest qualities of vintage Madeira ... exhibiting a light amber-tawny color and a nose of dried figs, walnuts, maple syrup, mahogany and a sense of bouillon cube; the mélange of fragrances is complex and compelling. Medium in weight initially, it develops greater heft after a few days open, with a rich and sumptuous mouthfeel.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1998, The Rare Wine Company began a project to create a series of Madeiras unprecedented in the marketplace: moderately priced wines with the aromatic fingerprint and quintessential texture and flavors of far more expensive vintage Madeiras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took years of work, but in 2003, they began releasing the wines which are named in honor of American cities with strong ties to Madeira. New York Malmsey, Boston Boal, and Charleston Sercial which all eerily resemble vintage Madeiras -- thanks to the inclusion of wines ranging in age from 30 to 60 years old in the blends. Working with Vinhos Barbeito, which possesses one of the great libraries of legendary 19th century Madeiras, each wine represents a style of Madeira popular in the cities they're named after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333197713697,"sku":"P-7346","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0001_44ec4484-6b06-45a4-aa3e-969c933b85a1.png?v=1692037634"},{"product_id":"2017-quinta-de-saes","title":"2018 Quinta de Saes \"Tinto\", Dão, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf God were to design a wine-growing region, what he would come up with would look a lot like the Dao. – Alvaro Castro Since 1980, Alvaro Castro has been the winemaker for his family’s properties at Quinta da Pellada and Quinta de Saes. In that time, he has established himself as the region’s pre-eminent winemaking mind, crafting elegant wines of place that showcase the explosive aromatics and cool-climate freshness that are intrinsic to this special terroir. Quinta de Saes’ reds are field blends, drawing on the tradition of interplanting varietals in a place to give a more cohesive and complete picture of the terroir, as well as the ability to adapt to vintages and maintain a thread of continuity from one vintage to the next. He is a fierce traditionalist, and the “old-school” nature of his wines showcase the brilliance that comes from an honest expression of place and time without intervention or mitigation. His wines embody the idea that “wine is made in the vineyard,” and he is unapologetically critical of winemakers who mess with their raw product too much. He speaks most passionately about making wines that “reflect the soil.” He doesn’t put much stock in winemaking as an exact science – the wine is what it is, and it’s made that way because that’s what the land and the fruit are telling him to do. The results are undeniable – these wines are unmistakably Dao, and represent the apotheosis of this beautiful appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obrigado Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333198500129,"sku":"P-8221","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/quinta-de-saes.png?v=1692037636"},{"product_id":"nv-rare-wine-co-charleston-sercial-madeira","title":"NV Rare Wine Co. Madeira \"Charleston\" Sercial, Madeira, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the driest wine in the series and a wine that has been served throughout meals in America for nearly 300 years. Chef Mario Batali won over 1000+ guests at the 2009 New York Wine Experience by boldly pairing Charleston Sercial with a wild boar dish of Wolfgang Puck’s creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1998, The Rare Wine Company began a project to create a series of Madeiras unprecedented in the marketplace: moderately priced wines with the aromatic fingerprint and quintessential texture and flavors of far more expensive vintage Madeiras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took years of work, but in 2003, they began releasing the wines which are named in honor of American cities with strong ties to Madeira. New York Malmsey, Boston Boal, and Charleston Sercial which all eerily resemble vintage Madeiras -- thanks to the inclusion of wines ranging in age from 30 to 60 years old in the blends. Working with Vinhos Barbeito, which possesses one of the great libraries of legendary 19th century Madeiras, each wine represents a style of Madeira popular in the cities they're named after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333200171297,"sku":"P-10948","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0022.png?v=1692037637"},{"product_id":"nortico-blanc-alvarinho","title":"2022 Nortico Alvarinho, Minho, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNortico vineyards are located on the southern banks of the Minho river. The vines are tended in granite soil at 20 - 250 m (68-820 ft) elevation. Although it rains a lot (2,000 ml annually) the slightly inland area is a little warmer than the coastal plantings, which allows for perfect ripening. Grapes are selected at the winery and experience a long, cool fermentation. Racking, primary filtration and cold stabilization. Four months in stainless steel, filtration prior to bottling in February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNortico’s birthplace is known for the local dedication to traditional crafts, and the label design reflects azulejos, the hand-painted tiles covering buildings all over this region. \u003c\/span\u003eAsk anyone for the best Alvarinho in Portugal and people will point to the extreme north in the sub-region of Moncao and Melgao, right on the border with Spain. Nortico Alvarinho is a superb example of the grape's hallmarks: fresh citrus, peach and tropical aromas paired with clean, juicy fruit and vibrant minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNortico is produced on the south bank of the Minho River in plots so small they are called \"Jardins\", gardens in Portuguese. Soils here are granite and schist, and although it rains a lot (2,000 ml annually) the inland area is a little warmer than the coastal plantings, which allows for perfect ripening. Nortico is “farm-to- table\": sourced from these 100+ tiny plots of Alvarinho planted in the early 20th century and continues to be farmed by hand. This area is just over the border from Galicia, and produces the best Alvarinho in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nortico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333202301217,"sku":"210000016039","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0017.png?v=1692037654"},{"product_id":"2017-prats-symington-post-scriptum-douro-portugal","title":"2017 Prats \u0026 Symington, 'Post Scriptum', Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eChryseia, which means \"golden\" in Greek, is one of the leading red table wines from Portugal's Douro Valley. Crafted by Prats \u0026amp; Symington family, Port producers since 1882, and Bruno Prats, former owner of the famed Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Chryseia began with some experimental lots of wine in 1999. Sine that time, the wine has demonstrated the incredible potential of combining winemaking expertise from the Douro Valley and Bordeaux, two of the world's best wine regions. Chryseia further underscored its commitment to producing wine in the Douro Valley with the acquisition of Quinta de Perdiz, and the legendary Quinta de Roriz in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prats \u0026 Symington","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333207118113,"sku":"P-11530","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/post-scriptum.png?v=1692037666"},{"product_id":"las-lilas-vinho-verde","title":"2024 Adega Ponte da Barca \"Las Lilas\" Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eABOUT THIS WINE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFermentation in stainless steel tanks. No chaptalization and acidification at all. The idea is to stay natural as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Las Lilas vineyards are nestled between the Lima and Vez rivers, in the Vinho Verde wine region of Portugal. Almost half of the 34 acres of vineyards are planted with old vines (\u0026gt; 25 years old). Las Lilas’ winemaker, José Oliveira has been working in the region for almost 20 years. Literally meaning “green wine,” the Vinho Verde name actually refers to it being a wine that is usually drunk “young.” A cooler climate and granitic soil lead to fresh, light wines with good acidity. Their low alcohol content and slight effervescence make them excellent as an aperitif, or for an afternoon spent in the backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Las Lillas","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333207576865,"sku":"210000016666","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/IMG_0024_ab55c12d-4c0c-459b-b7a7-b3de5939257c.png?v=1699983647"},{"product_id":"2017-al-ribeiro-vinho-verde-biotite","title":"2017 A.L Ribeiro ‘Biotite’, Vinho Verde, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom all native Portuguese grapes, the prevalent grape in this blend is Loureiro. António and Sara vinify their wines by parcel rather than by varietal, which means this Vinho Verde is a direct product of the vineyard from which it came. Biotite, the cuvé’s namesake, is the dominant mineral present in the soils of this vineyard, lending a racy mineral quality to this wine. Grapes are handpicked and pressed in a pneumatic press while cold. Fermentation begins using only natural yeasts in stainless steel vats, after which the wine is aged in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A.L Ribeiro","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333209313569,"sku":"P-11315","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/biotite.png?v=1692037671"},{"product_id":"macanita-touriga-nacional-rose","title":"2025 Maçanita Touriga Nacional Rosé, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bunches are inspected for quality on a sorting table before they are gently crushed and moved by gravity into temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Following a maceration period of 3 to 6 hours, the lightly colored juice is run off the skins and slowly fermented at 54ºF (12ºC) to preserve the full aromatic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Douro, Portugal, brilliant brother and sister team Joana \u0026amp; Antonio Maçanita have managed to pool their considerable winemaking talent to showcase the breadth of terroir in the oldest classified European appellation. Sourcing from sites spread across the 3 subzones of the Douro, the Maçanitas use classic Douro grape varieties with modern winemaking techniques to produce wines of balance, elegance and true Douro character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese siblings aren’t afraid of pushing the boundaries and forcing us to leave our comfort zone, meet the Maçanita’s and get to know their wines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntónio is today a well-known name, for his commitment in the Alentejo region and more recently for the Azores project, wines that represent some of the greatest discoveries in the last years. Stunning Arinto dos Açores, Terrantez do Pico and Verdelho. Joana is also committed to awaken Algarve, once a very well-known region. She is consulting six wineries in the southernmost of Portugal. This brother and sister team has captured the spirit of the Douro as only they are able.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macanita Vinhos","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333209641249,"sku":"P-9121","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0009.png?v=1692037672"},{"product_id":"2017-quinta-nova-de-nossa-senhora-do-carmo-pomares","title":"2017 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo ‘Pomares' Moscatel, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was in the Douro and Quinta Nova that, within the expression of Pomares, aromatic nuances, flavors and textures are created from each of the vineyards that gave rise to it. This Quinta Nova Pomares Moscatel Brnaco proves it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta Nova","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333209706785,"sku":"P-11122","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/pomares.png?v=1692037672"},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-granito-alvarinho-portugal","title":"2021 Luis Seabra “Granito Cru” Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than single vineyard, this is a single soil Alvarinho, intended as a clear expression of terroir and place. Sustainably farmed vines, and vinified using only spontaneous fermentation and indigenous yeasts. This way he removes all potential variability other than the soil type as an expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressing of destemmed and crushed grapes was done with no added sulfur and without maceration. The wine was decanted cold for 48 hours. The fermentation and aging took place in two used, oval vats of 1000 liters and a new oval vat of 2000 liters, all made from Eastern Europe Forrest oak. Fermentation was carried out during 4 months with full malolactic fermentation. Total ageing in the barrels took 9 months in the presence of lees without stirring them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a decade as winemaker at Niepoort, where he was responsible for some of the best known and highly rated wines to come out of the famed Douro and Porto producer, Luis Seabra decided that he no longer wanted to make wines to someone else’s tastes and specifications. Thus, he began his eponymous winery, and set about shattering preconceptions of what Douro wines represent. The Granito Cru Alvarinho is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which Luis operates. He is a particularly gifted winemaker, one who sees wine as a medium through which a piece of land can speak. “Cru” translates as “raw” in Portuguese, and the transmission of terroir here is unadulterated and singular. This series of wines is one in which he removes every variable but that of the land itself, and the stark expression of the soil that results is extraordinary. He works exclusively with spontaneous fermentation, native yeasts, and large format tight-grained oak for all the wines in this series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Seabra","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333220880673,"sku":"P-6705","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/img-0109.png?v=1700001403"},{"product_id":"mary-taylor-douro-portugal","title":"2022 Mary Taylor Douro Tinto, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Douro wine region takes its name from the Douro River, flowing from its source in north-central Spain (under the name Duero) across northern Portugal to its outlet at Porto, on the Atlantic Coast. Known as the vinhateiro, this glorious winegrowing region was the first in the world to have a formal demarcation (under the 1756 Portuguese charter protecting Port wine) and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001. The Douro River valley vinhateiro is sheltered from Atlantic winds by the Marão and Montemuro mountains and has a hot, continental climate with hot dry summers and cold winters. Terraced vineyards line the steep, rugged riverbanks, subdivided into three subregions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuinta da Foz is located at the junction of the Douro River and its tributary, the Pinhão, in the Cima Corgo subregion. Here, in the center of the Douro Valley, steep terraces are cut into the schist riverbanks, where vine roots seek out the pockets of moisture in the foliated sheets of schist, bringing a great minerality to the final wine. As you pull into the iconic train station at Pinhão, you’ll notice the beautiful hand-painted blue tiles (azulejos) depicting the grape harvest. Quinta da Foz is just over the Pinhão River from the station. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Calém family acquired it in 1872, and today Filipe Ferreira heads the winemaking. The property of the Quinta consists of 20 hectares, of which half are old vines and the rest are olive groves. The grapevines’ average age is 80 years old, and Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz are predominant. This small, 20-hectare property is classified by the IVDP (Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto), who gives this Quinta an A-rating for its choice terroir. Everything is hand harvested. All of the wines are foot-pressed in large granite lagares.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you’re bound to notice when you pick up a bottle of Mary Taylor Wine is the lack of a familiar grape on the label. No Pinot Noir or Cabernet, no Chardonnay or Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s because we, the team of lifelong wine lovers who make up the Mary Taylor company, think about wine differently than the usual brands lining the shelves of your local supermarket or big box store. To us, the name of the grape only tells part of the story of what wine is supposed to be. The missing key, which the great winemakers of Europe have known for centuries, is “place.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Mary first fell in love with wine in the early 1990’s, it was the European classics that truly spoke to her and stole her heart. As a young professional selling French and Italian wine, first in the New York wine auctions and then as a merchant, she quickly learned to appreciate wine in the “Old World” way— not as a luxury good reserved for special occasions, but a living agricultural product that belongs to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333227729185,"sku":"210000010551","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/douro.jpg?v=1692037732"},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-indie-xisto-douro-portugal","title":"2020 Luis Seabra “Indie Xisto” Tinto, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eABOUT THIS WINE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Amarela, 5% Tinta Barroca, 5% Rufete, 5% Touriga Brasileira, 5% Donzelinho Tinto, 5% Malvasia Preta, 5% Touriga Femea. Sustainably farmed single vineyard planted since 1950. Tended in blue schist soil at 510 (1,673 ft) elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged 22 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a decade as winemaker at Niepoort, where he was responsible for some of the best known and highly rated wines to come out of the famed Douro and Porto producer, Luis Seabra decided that he no longer wanted to make wines to someone else’s tastes and specifications. Thus, he began his eponymous winery, and set about shattering preconceptions of what Douro wines represent. The Indie Xisto is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which he operates. He is a particularly gifted winemaker, one who sees wine as a medium through which a piece of land can speak. This series of wines is one in which he removes every variable but that of the land itself, and the stark expression of the soil that results is extraordinary. He works exclusively with spontaneous fermentation, native yeasts, and large format tight-grained oak for all the wines in this series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obrigado Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333311549729,"sku":"P-9906","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0022_103bb39b-b3ca-47d6-b32e-86786a1eda67.png?v=1692038076"},{"product_id":"2018-luis-seabra-xisto-cru-branco-douro-portugal","title":"2021 Luis Seabra \"Xisto Cru\" Branco, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXisto Cru Branco is a single vineyard wine—a rare find in the Douro—that Seabra says is a “magical place that no one can replicate.” It is intended as a clear expression of terroir and place. The vines, which were planted from 1920-1933 are farmed sustainably, and vinified using only spontaneous fermentation and indigenous yeasts. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis way he removes all potential variability other than the soil type as an expression of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vineyard, called “Soalheira,” or “sandy,” is in the southern part of Douro Superior, in eastern Douro near the Spanish border. The soil here is mica schist, which is Seabra’s favorite for making white wines. The extreme elevation (2,000+ feet) plus a sunny southern exposure makes for long, consistent ripening, and this site is the latest harvest but still, the wines only fall between 12-13% abv.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine spends a total of 12 months in used French oak barrels that are dedicated solely to making Xisto Cru Branco and which never spend more than a day or two empty. No batonnage. This wine goes through full malolactic and is bottled with no added stabilizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly two decades, Luís Seabra has been at the center of a cultural shift in Portuguese winemaking, leading a movement of young, independent winemakers making history by reclaiming historical vineyards, grape varieties, and techniques. Seabra is dedicated to proving that fresh, elegant, terroir-driven still wines can be made in the Douro Valley. His fundamental understanding of soil coupled with his philosophy of minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery have launched him into the international eye as a leader of the New Portugal; according to Eric Asimov, he “is now making some of Portugal’s most compelling wines, both white and red.” Luís Seabra works with old vineyards because he believes that old vines are more resilient and well-equipped to handle the region’s intense weather; this makes them the best candidates to faithfully communicate special terroirs. When he started his solo project in 2013, he created the “Cru” series of wines, which revolve not around grape varieties, but vineyard sites. In Seabra’s own words: “we did this to show how we can put the place in the bottle.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xisto Cru Branco is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which he operates. He is a particularly gifted winemaker, one who sees wine as a medium through which a piece of land can speak. “Cru” translates as “raw” in Portuguese, and the transmission of terroir here is unadulterated and singular. This series of wines is one in which he removes every variable but that of the land itself, and the stark expression of the soil that results is extraordinary. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Seabra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333312106785,"sku":"210000011427","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-2032.png?v=1692038077"},{"product_id":"nv-rare-wine-co-madeira-boston-verdelho-madeira-po","title":"NV Rare Wine Co. Madeira \"Savannah\" Verdelho, Madeira, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the most “historic” of the series, as according to Mannie Berk, as the vast, vast majority of Madeira consumed here in the US in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were Verdelhos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1998, The Rare Wine Company began a project to create a series of Madeiras unprecedented in the marketplace: moderately priced wines with the aromatic fingerprint and quintessential texture and flavors of far more expensive vintage Madeiras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took years of work, but in 2003, they began releasing the wines which are named in honor of American cities with strong ties to Madeira. New York Malmsey, Boston Boal, and Charleston Sercial which all eerily resemble vintage Madeiras -- thanks to the inclusion of wines ranging in age from 30 to 60 years old in the blends. Working with Vinhos Barbeito, which possesses one of the great libraries of legendary 19th century Madeiras, each wine represents a style of Madeira popular in the cities they're named after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333314072865,"sku":"210000011227","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0020_398f0c30-b47a-4195-8b9b-8e151915ee35.png?v=1692038083"},{"product_id":"1978-kopke-colheita-porto-portugal-gift-pack","title":"1978 Kopke Colheita, Porto, Portugal - Gift Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked at their optimum point, the grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and vinified according to a process that is based on a careful maceration with extraction of color, tannins and aromas from the skins, complemented by permanent pumping over during fermentation. This takes place in presses, at a controlled temperature between 28-30ºC, until reaching the desired Baumé degree. At this stage, the wine spirit is added (benefit), giving rise to a fortified wine. High quality wine from a single harvest. It ages in wood for variable periods of time, never less than 7 years, and is later bottled according to market requests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1636 German diplomat Nicolau Kopkë travelled with his son, Cristiano, from Hamburg to Portugal, representing the Hanseatic League. Two years later, he founded Nicolau Kopkë \u0026amp; Co., a shipping company which would eventually become universally recognised as the first Port House in the industry’s history. In 1781 they bought a farm in the Douro, making the transition from shipper to major producer and gradually making Port Wine their main business focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1828 C. N. Kopkë, great-great-grandson of Nicolau, sided the company with the Liberal Party during Portugal’s civil war. Following the war, he was awarded the title of Baron of Vilar and a decade later his nephew the title Baron of Massarelos. In 1841 the company’s name was changed to C. N. Kopke and remains such to this day. Almost a century later, in 1940, the House was awarded official recognition as the oldest in the world. Kopke have an excellent reputation backed by many gold medals, particularly for their Tawny (barrel-aged) Ports. Befitting their status as the oldest Port House, their bottles are easily recognisable by their traditional and hand-stencilled style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kopke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333359259937,"sku":"210000012876","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-3261.jpg?v=1692038555"},{"product_id":"2002-kopke-colheita-white-porto-portugal","title":"2002 Kopke Colheita White Porto, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. Made by blending wines of different harvests, with different levels of maturation in stainless steel and wood for a minimum of 3 years, the result is a rich and aromatic wine, with the perfect level of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1636 German diplomat Nicolau Kopkë travelled with his son, Cristiano, from Hamburg to Portugal, representing the Hanseatic League. Two years later, he founded Nicolau Kopkë \u0026amp; Co., a shipping company which would eventually become universally recognised as the first Port House in the industry’s history. In 1781 they bought a farm in the Douro, making the transition from shipper to major producer and gradually making Port Wine their main business focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1828 C. N. Kopkë, great-great-grandson of Nicolau, sided the company with the Liberal Party during Portugal’s civil war. Following the war, he was awarded the title of Baron of Vilar and a decade later his nephew the title Baron of Massarelos. In 1841 the company’s name was changed to C. N. Kopke and remains such to this day. Almost a century later, in 1940, the House was awarded official recognition as the oldest in the world. Kopke have an excellent reputation backed by many gold medals, particularly for their Tawny (barrel-aged) Ports. Befitting their status as the oldest Port House, their bottles are easily recognisable by their traditional and hand-stencilled style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kopke","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333359030561,"sku":"210000012877","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-3269.png?v=1692038554"},{"product_id":"o-tinto-perfeito-o-clarete-douro-portugal","title":"2019 O Tinto Perfeito \"O Clarete\", Douro, Portugal","description":"","brand":"O Tinto Perfeito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333400285473,"sku":"210000013084","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-3649.png?v=1692039057"},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-xisto-illimitado-tinto","title":"2020 Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Tinto, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Amarela, 20% Tinta Roriz, 10% Rufete, 10% Tinta Barroca, 5% Malvasia Petra, 5% Donzelinho Tinto. Sustainably farmed vineyards planted from 1960 to 1980 in schist soil at 400-600 m (1,232-1,968 ft) elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% fermented in stone lagar with foot pigeage; other 70% in vat, 100% whole cluster. Maceration – lagar for 8 days; vat for 25 days. Racked to neutral barrel for 1 year followed by 5 months in tank. 100% natural yeast fermentation (no cultivated yeasts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyards located in Cima Corgo. This is a subregion that experiences extreme highs and lows from a temperature standpoint, with some of the greatest day-night temperature delta in Portugal. As such the fruit experiences extended hangtime. Vines planted exclusively in yellow schist soil at 400-600 m (1,232 -1,968 ft.) elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly two decades, Luis Seabra has been at the center of a cultural shift in Portuguese winemaking, leading a movement of young, independent winemakers making history by reclaiming historical vineyards, grape varieties, and techniques. Seabra is dedicated to proving that fresh, elegant, terroir-driven still wines can be made in the Douro Valley. His fundamental understanding of soil coupled with his philosophy of minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery have launched him into the international eye as a leader of the New Portugal; according to Eric Asimov, he “is now making some of Portugal’s most compelling wines, both white and red.” Luis Seabra works with old vineyards because he believes that mature vines are more resilient and well-equipped to handle the region’s intense weather; this makes them the best candidates to faithfully communicate special terroirs. When he started his solo project in 2013, he created the “Cru” series of wines, which revolve not around grape varieties, but vineyard sites. In Seabra’s own words: “we did this to show how we can put the place in the bottle.” Xisto Illimitado is a Portuguese analogue to the idea of a “village” level Burgundy. A field blend of 7 varieties planted across 3 subzones in the Douro, Illimitado is a survey of the schist-driven terroir in the appellation. Bright, focused and fresh, Xisto Ilimitado is a great introduction to the new Douro.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Obrigado Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333401465121,"sku":"P-8220","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-6.png?v=1692039060"},{"product_id":"casal-figueira-vital-antonio-branco-vinho-reg","title":"2019 Casal Figueira Vital “António” Branco, Vinho Regional de Lisboa, Portugal","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003eThe António is produced from very old vineyards of the Vital grape variety (autochthonous) from the North Atlantic Coast of Lisboa. The oldest vines grow at altitude, on the north side of Montejunto Mountain, at 350 mt, where limestone soil, fresh climate and grape variety have been in perfect adequation for centuries. This grape variety was virtually unknown and underappreciated in 2008; its aleatory dense implantation on the limestone and proximity to the Atlantic coast provide wines with an exceptionally complex, fresh, and mineral character.The vines are grown in gobelet\/vase shape, in non-mechanizable small plots aged between 70 and 100+ years old. All work on the vines is done manually by Marta and older generations from the local villages around the vineyards, who have a history of unparalleled knowledge of the Vital varietal due to their ancestral local agronomical practice. \u003cbr style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003eThe grape growing and vinification industries are attempting to resurrect old manual techniques; grapes are picked and transported in small boxes (no larger than 15 kg capacity), which are refrigerated during transport.The grapes are immediately emptied (manually) into a horizontal press vaslin and gently pressed (7–10 hours of pressing), allowing the grapes to keep their wholeness without smashing and allowing the extraction of the most qualitative juice. After 12 hours of settling with temperature control, the juice is put into old French oak barrels where it starts fermenting spontaneously, with its indigenous yeast naturally present on the grapes. The wine ages for 8–10 months on its fine lees, with some bâtonnage. A light filtration during bottling. No chemical corrections whatsoever. Very low levels of sulfites are present. \u003cbr style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #252525;\"\u003eMarta Soares, of Casal Figueira (VR Lisboa outside of Lisbon), is a winemaker and spirit of incomparable strength and resilience. Following the sudden death of her husband, Antonio, in 2010, Marta took the reins of their winery as the harvest was coming into the winery from the vineyards. With no formal enological training, and as a matter of necessity with two young children and no other source of income, Marta taught herself (with the help of some neighbors) to make wine. Now she sees herself as a medium through which her husband can speak from the beyond – and as such, takes a completely minimal interventionist approach to her winemaking. Before founding their winery, Marta and Antonio scouted the Serra de Montejunto on foot in search of their vineyards, eventually befriending the locals who showed them four hidden limestone plots planted with 50–100 year-old semi-abandoned Vital vines. The climate, the soil, the vines, the view — they were all perfect here, and Casal Figueira was born. Marta’s wines today are a raw, unmitigated picture of the terroir of the hills outside Lisbon, and a testament to her devotion to her husband’s memory and the work he left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333402251553,"sku":"P-4882","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0046_9303f2f1-9e0a-4d66-a124-1162d8e5ba1f.png?v=1692039062"},{"product_id":"2024-filipa-pato-d-n-m-c-dinamica-branco-bairrada-portugal","title":"2024 Filipa Pato \"D.N.M.C. Dinamica\" Branco, Bairrada, Portugal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:99184c0b-c583-4424-9a4f-bfe242d759ca-14\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"97819afe-0813-4adf-9651-337958e965d2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e“D.N.M.C.” stands for \u003cem data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eDinâmica, Natural, Maria Clara\u003c\/em\u003e—a tribute to energy, authenticity, and family heritage. Crafted primarily from indigenous varieties such as Bical and Arinto, this Branco expresses the calcareous-clay soils and maritime influence that define Bairrada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage emphasizes precision and vitality. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts, typically in stainless steel or neutral vessels to preserve varietal purity and terroir expression. Minimal intervention in the cellar ensures transparency and freshness, resulting in a wine that balances citrus brightness with subtle texture and a characteristic saline edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eExpect flavors of lime, pear, and crushed stone layered with delicate herbal undertones. Exceptionally food-friendly, it pairs beautifully with grilled fish, shellfish, fresh cheeses, or light Mediterranean fare. Its lively acidity also makes it a perfect aperitif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFilipa Pato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a leading voice in modern Portuguese winemaking, dedicated to expressing Bairrada’s indigenous varieties and limestone terroir. Working closely with her husband, renowned sommelier William Wouters, Filipa champions organic and biodynamic farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2199\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe estate emphasizes low-intervention techniques, native fermentations, and careful élevage to highlight freshness and authenticity. With a deep respect for tradition and a contemporary, transparent approach, Filipa Pato crafts wines that are energetic, terroir-driven, and unmistakably Portuguese. “D.N.M.C. Dinâmica” Branco embodies this philosophy—bright, pure, and alive with Atlantic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Filipa Pato","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333407920417,"sku":"210000013863","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_16_8011dfbc-f07d-4aa3-8a4d-e10613113dd0.png?v=1771883204"},{"product_id":"2017-filipa-pato-nossa-calcario-tinto-bairrada-por","title":"2021 Filipa Pato \"Nossa Calcário\" Tinto, Bairrada, Portugal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bunches are handpicked and handselected from our centenary vineyards in Bairrada (3 to 4 bunches\/vine). Partly destemmed, fermented in open oak “lagares” with some extraction (pigeage). After fermentation the wine is aged in 500\/600l used “pipas”. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe aromas are very pure dominated by violets, strawberries and subtle smokiness, a bit of spice when the wine is young, after 5 – 7 years the aromas get more complex, extremely energetic and with good concentration. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wine is almost generous with an intense structure and richness in harmony with the fine and noble tannins. It is neither too rough or too heavy, the body has an extremely silky texture and the acidity brings energy and liveliness. The aftertaste is a pure delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilipa Pato and William Wouters is a magical wife and husband collaboration. Their philosophy is simple: create authentic wines without make-up and express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. They focus on indigenous grapes only. Baga, Bical, Arinto, Cercial and Maria Gomes create soulful wines from vineyard sites with soils, microclimats and aspect ideal for growing their exquisite wine grapes with biodynamic viticultural practices. In the winery, they gently handle the grapes, minimal intervention and strict monitoring of the wine allow their grapes to express themselves fully.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUltimately they create \"terroir\" wines by uniting knowledge, art and nature to produce wines \"without make-up\". Each wine with its own character!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilipa Pato - winegrower in Bairrada. A graduate of the University of Coimbra as a Chemical engineer refined her Winemaker skills doing harvests in Bordeaux, France - Mendoza, Argentina and Margaret River, Australia and with her father Luis Pato, the Baga rebel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWilliam Wouters - chef\/sommelier\/restaurateur. William comes from a restaurateur family from Antwerp, Belgium. He is a sommelier champion, restaurateur and former head chef of the Belgian national Soccer team on the World cup in Brazil and the European cup in France.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTogether Filipa \u0026amp; William share all their experiences: the love for food and wine, encounters with great wine growers, sommeliers and wine lovers from all over the world and the magical, inexhaustible culture of the World of wine. Today for Filipa \u0026amp; William, Ois do Bairro is the center of their wine universe. They will be happy to share all their passion of food and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filipa Pato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333409198369,"sku":"210000013866","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0042_87627133-075a-4092-bcc7-d65a329433df.png?v=1692039085"},{"product_id":"fiipa-pato-bairrada-dinamica-tinto-bairrada-p","title":"2023\/24 Filipa Pato \"D.N.M.C. Dinamica\" Tinto, Bairrada, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis biodynamic Baga is sourced partially from Filipa and William’s estate vineyards in Ois do Bairro, and partially from other limestone soiled growers in various villages in Bairrada. There’s a mix of bush vines and trellised plants with an average age of 40 years. The younger vines have been propagated by massale selection from the old vines in an effort to maintain diversity and select the best plant material available. Handpicked, this is partial whole cluster and fermented and aged entirely in tank with a very gentle extraction and long (4 week) maceration, adding a fine, firm structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the winemaker: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur “D.N.M.C.” philosophy is that Baga from different locations gives a more complex wine. Each location has its own expression of Baga. This for us is a real terroir-driven wine and a nice example of Baga with a fruity character and soft tannins. Every plot is vinified apart and at the end, we assemble all of them into one balanced unique “cuvée”, “Dinamica”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilipa Pato and William Wouters is a magical wife and husband collaboration. Their philosophy is simple: create authentic wines without make-up and express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. They focus on indigenous grapes only. Baga, Bical, Arinto, Cercial and Maria Gomes create soulful wines from vineyard sites with soils, microclimats and aspect ideal for growing their exquisite wine grapes with biodynamic viticultural practices. In the winery, they gently handle the grapes, minimal intervention and strict monitoring of the wine allow their grapes to express themselves fully.\u003cbr\u003eUltimately they create \"terroir\" wines by uniting knowledge, art and nature to produce wines \"without make-up\". Each wine with its own character!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilipa Pato - winegrower in Bairrada. A graduate of the University of Coimbra as a Chemical engineer refined her Winemaker skills doing harvests in Bordeaux, France - Mendoza, Argentina and Margaret River, Australia and with her father Luis Pato, the Baga rebel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Wouters - chef\/sommelier\/restaurateur. William comes from a restaurateur family from Antwerp, Belgium. He is a sommelier champion, restaurateur and former head chef of the Belgian national Soccer team on the World cup in Brazil and the European cup in France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether Filipa \u0026amp; William share all their experiences: the love for food and wine, encounters with great wine growers, sommeliers and wine lovers from all over the world and the magical, inexhaustible culture of the World of wine. Today for Filipa \u0026amp; William, Ois do Bairro is the center of their wine universe. They will be happy to share all their passion of food and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filipa Pato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333409263905,"sku":"210000013864","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0040_bf6ba392-a2e5-48be-92ee-49dac018f57e.png?v=1692039085"},{"product_id":"filipa-pato-3b-rose-extra-brut-bairrada-portu","title":"NV Filipa Pato \"3B Rosé\", Brut Nature, Bairrada, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 80% Baga and 20% Bical harvested early from assorted vineyards in Bairrada (the three “Bs” of the title). Primary fermentation with indigenous yeasts; base wine is unfined and unfiltered. Secondary fermentation via traditional method in bottle followed by nine months’ aging sur lies before disgorgement. No dosage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilipa Pato and William Wouters is a magical wife and husband collaboration. Their philosophy is simple: create authentic wines without make-up and express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. They focus on indigenous grapes only. Baga, Bical, Arinto, Cercial and Maria Gomes create soulful wines from vineyard sites with soils, microclimats and aspect ideal for growing their exquisite wine grapes with biodynamic viticultural practices. In the winery, they gently handle the grapes, minimal intervention and strict monitoring of the wine allow their grapes to express themselves fully.\u003cbr\u003eUltimately they create \"terroir\" wines by uniting knowledge, art and nature to produce wines \"without make-up\". Each wine with its own character!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilipa Pato - winegrower in Bairrada. A graduate of the University of Coimbra as a Chemical engineer refined her Winemaker skills doing harvests in Bordeaux, France - Mendoza, Argentina and Margaret River, Australia and with her father Luis Pato, the Baga rebel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Wouters - chef\/sommelier\/restaurateur. William comes from a restaurateur family from Antwerp, Belgium. He is a sommelier champion, restaurateur and former head chef of the Belgian national Soccer team on the World cup in Brazil and the European cup in France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether Filipa \u0026amp; William share all their experiences: the love for food and wine, encounters with great wine growers, sommeliers and wine lovers from all over the world and the magical, inexhaustible culture of the World of wine. Today for Filipa \u0026amp; William, Ois do Bairro is the center of their wine universe. They will be happy to share all their passion of food and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filipa Pato","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333410607393,"sku":"210000013865","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/IMG_0008_41a58323-fb92-4577-b31c-7baab64b7894.png?v=1701613925"},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-mono-castelao-tinto-douro-portuga","title":"2021 Luis Seabra \"Mono C\" Tinto, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mono C’ is a unique exploration of one of Southern Portugal’s most commonly planted red varieties, Castelāo. It is rarely planted in Douro, although authorized. With a softer tannin profile than many of the Douro’s native red grapes, this is a wine that’s more open and less tight than the local wines—and under Seabra’s watchful eye, less soft and alcoholic than the varietal typically is shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA star of the \"new Portugal,\" Seabra is known for his intense and age-worthy still wines. His minimal-intervention approach yields wines that are terroir-driven testaments to ancient plots on the steep banks of the Douro River.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a decade as the winemaker at Niepoort, where he was responsible for some of the best known and highly rated wines to come out of Douro and Porto, Luis Seabra decided that he no longer wanted to make wines following someone else’s tastes and specifications. Thus, he began his eponymous winery, and set about shattering preconceptions of what Douro wines represent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeabra is a particularly gifted winemaker, one who sees wine as a medium through which a piece of land can speak. The wines are stark expressions of the soil...and are extraordinary, especially the Cru Series. \"Cru\" translates as \"raw\" in Portuguese, and with these wines in particular, the transmission of terroir is unadulterated and singular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost of the vineyards are located between the southern part of the Douro Superior in eastern Douro near the Spanish border and the Cima Corgo at the heart of the Douro. The Cima Corgo is a subregion that experiences an extreme diurnal shift—in fact, it has some of the greatest day-night temperature swings in Portugal. The vines are very old, with some exceeding 100 years in age. The soil is primarily schist (xisto). Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Seabra","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333421388065,"sku":"210000014353","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0024_0bd1e3e2-c5c4-413a-9149-ce8e82e4841a.png?v=1692039119"},{"product_id":"2019-azores-wine-co-branco-vulcanico-azores-portugal","title":"2019 Azores Wine Co. Branco Vulcanico, Azores, Portugal","description":"","brand":"Azores Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333421781281,"sku":"P-11456","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-xisto-cru-tinto-douro-portugal","title":"2021 Luis Seabra \"Xisto Cru\" Tinto, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXisto Cru Tinto comes from just two small centenarian vineyards, on opposite sides of the Douro River near Pinhão in Cima Corgo.. Sustainably farmed vines, and vinified using only spontaneous fermentation and native yeasts. This way he removes all potential variability other than the soil type as an expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% Rufete, 20% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Carvalha, 10% Alicante Bouchet, 10% Tinta Roriz, 15% Donzelinho Tinto, 15% Malvazia Preta. Sustainably farmed vineyards planted from 1910-1933. Tended in mica schist soil from 650-700 m (2,133-2,297 ft) elevation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are spontaneously fermented with native yeasts in closed wooden vats. They macerate for up to two months, allowing time for the intense tannins to integrate and soften. The wine is aged between 18-24 months in used French oak used barrels and racked only once in spring after malolactic to remove the lees. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly two decades, Luis Seabra has been at the center of a cultural shift in Portuguese winemaking, leading a movement of young, independent winemakers making history by reclaiming historical vineyards, grape varieties, and techniques. Seabra is dedicated to proving that fresh, elegant, terroir-driven still wines can be made in the Douro Valley. His fundamental understanding of soil coupled with his philosophy of minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery have launched him into the international eye as a leader of the New Portugal; according to Eric Asimov, he “is now making some of Portugal’s most compelling wines, both white and red.” Luis Seabra works with old vineyards because he believes that mature vines are more resilient and well-equipped to handle the region’s intense weather; this makes them the best candidates to faithfully communicate special terroirs. When he started his solo project in 2013, he created the “Cru” series of wines, which revolve not around grape varieties, but vineyard sites. In Seabra’s own words: “we did this to show how we can put the place in the bottle.” Xisto Illimitado is a Portuguese analogue to the idea of a “village” level Burgundy. A field blend of 7 varieties planted across 3 subzones in the Douro, Illimitado is a survey of the schist-driven terroir in the appellation. Bright, focused and fresh, Xisto Ilimitado is a great introduction to the new Douro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Seabra","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333423255841,"sku":"210000011972","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-0025_2a49a2d1-80f6-4365-860e-783a0e8744ce.png?v=1692039124"},{"product_id":"luis-seabra-mono-alfrocheiro-dao-portugal","title":"2021 Luis Seabra Mono Alfrocheiro, Dão, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rare for a winemaker in Dão (let alone an outsider) to make a statement about Alfrocheiro, which is typically used just for blending. Under the thoughtful mastery of Seabra, Mono A allows both the natural charm and aromatics—backed up by the frontal tannin of granite terroir—to come through in a way that shows the promise of this little-known varietal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Alfrocheiro. The grapes are harvested by hand, then fermented with indigenous yeast in a 5,000-liter wooden vat. 40% of the fruit is fermented whole cluster. After a 26-day maceration, the wine is racked into a 3,000L tonneaux made from Eastern European oak (just like those used in Piedmont), and it ages there for 14 months. The wine is bottled directly from barrel, with no fining or filtering. The only addition made is a small amount of sulfur at bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSustainably grown vines planted around 1987 tended in granitic soils with quartz. This is a vegan wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly two decades, Luis Seabra has been at the center of a cultural shift in Portuguese winemaking, leading a movement of young, independent winemakers making history by reclaiming historical vineyards, grape varieties, and techniques. Seabra started his career as a soil research analyst and winemaking professor; later, as a winemaker in Douro, he came to produce some of the most innovative and highly awarded wines in Portugal’s history. Seabra launched his own small winery in 2013, dedicated to proving that fresh, elegant, terroir-driven still wines can be made in the Douro Valley. Seabra is focused on working with old vineyards in Douro, as well as unique sites in neighboring DO Vinho Verde and Dāo. He believes that old vines are more resilient and well-equipped to calmly handle the region’s volatile weather, making them the best candidates to faithfully communicate a special terroir or vineyard site. Seabra’s fundamental understanding of terroir coupled with his philosophy of minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery have launched him into the international eye as a leader of the New Portugal; according to Eric Asimov, he “is now making some of Portugal’s most compelling wines, both white and red.” In addition to his own wines, Seabra is a highly sought-after consulting winemaker and a mentor to younger winemakers. He is known for his love of cuisine and pairing food with the best wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Seabra","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333426532641,"sku":"210000014457","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0047_6c0f6261-3148-465a-a992-dc738bb31d71.png?v=1692039129"},{"product_id":"1966-kopke-colheita-douro-portugal","title":"1966 Kopke Colheita, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHand-harvested at their best moment, the grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and vinified in a careful maceration to extract color, tannins and aromas. This process takes place in vats at a controlled temperature between 28-30ºC, until reaching the desired sweetness. At this phase grape brandy is added making a fortified wine. this wine is of an exceptional quality, from a single harvest. it matures in wood for variable periods of time, never less than 7 years, being bottled afterwards by market demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eKopke is part of Portugal's legacy and was created in 1638 by Christiano Kopke and his son, Nicolau Kopke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOver a handful of generations the Company was managed by several representatives of the Kopke family and gets an excellent reputation for its wines. Some of its members were deeply involved in the Port trade, mainly in the 19th century. In 1953, and after some negotiations, the Barros family, headed by Manuel Barros, then bought the company, which is growing eversince with the development of new vineyards planting the best known varieties. In June 2006, the Group expands and becomes Sogevinus with a strong presence in the Port wine industry. Today Kopke is one of the oldest brand of port wine and assumes leadership in the category \"Porto Colheita\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kopke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333435740449,"sku":"P-9527","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/082a87d28d7b535533d28f7b8339ac2d.png?v=1692039157"},{"product_id":"kopke-10-years-tawny-port-douro-portugal","title":"NV Kopke 10 Years Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the wines used for this blend is 10 years aged. Traditional Douro grape varieties are hand-picked \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eat the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins, and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. These wines have each matured in oak casks for varied periods of time, with the average age of all the wines in the blend defining the age on the label. The resulting blend expresses the characteristics given by the aging in wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIrresistible with a starter of foie gras with aubergine and walnuts. A great choice for an endless array of desserts, such as toffee brownies, chocolate and pistachio pavé, or crostini of walnuts with chèvre. Best served at a temperature between 12 and 14°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKopke is part of Portugal's legacy and was created in 1638 by Christiano Kopke and his son, Nicolau Kopke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a handful of generations the Company was managed by several representatives of the Kopke family and gets an excellent reputation for its wines. Some of its members were deeply involved in the Port trade, mainly in the 19th century. In 1953, and after some negotiations, the Barros family, headed by Manuel Barros, then bought the company, which is growing eversince with the development of new vineyards planting the best known varieties. In June 2006, the Group expands and becomes Sogevinus with a strong presence in the Port wine industry. Today Kopke is one of the oldest brand of port wine and assumes leadership in the category \"Porto Colheita\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kopke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333443539233,"sku":"P-6995","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_4162.png?v=1692039180"},{"product_id":"2018-quinta-do-sanguinhal-peninsula-de-lisboa-lisboa-portugal","title":"2018 Quinta do Sanguinhal Peninsula de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor this bottle we are flying into Lisbon. The city sits north of the inlet to the large Teho Estuary and the Lisboa wine region starts here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis blend of a Portugese indigenous grape called Castelão and Aragonez which is also known as Tempranillo! \u003c\/span\u003eCastelão, in Portugal also known as Periquita and João de Santarém, is a red wine grape found primarily in the southern coastal regions but is grown all over Portugal and is sometimes used in Port wine production\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This \u003c\/span\u003egoes very well with meat, pasta, oven-cooked fish and cooked vegetables.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrapes from Quinta do Sanguinhal are from vineyards planted on gentle slopes of sandy-clay soils. The varieties found on these vineyards are: White – Moscatel Graúdo, Sauvignon Blanc, Vital and Verdelho Red – Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Aragonez, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe owners of Quinta do Sanguinhal - the Pereira da Fonseca family - welcome thousand of wine tourists every year to their tiny yet beautiful winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"last-child\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe estate holds one of the oldest distilleries in the region, with beautiful column copper alembic stills, and old granite cellars with wood and granite screw presses, one of which dating from 1871.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Sanguinhal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333457760545,"sku":"210000015240","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0010_376c367b-c5a4-4471-8b7c-fbe60aa6dee4.png?v=1692039220"},{"product_id":"nv-kopke-dry-white-port-douro-portugal","title":"NV Kopke Dry White Port, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vinification proccess is based in a slight maceration with extraction of color and aromas of the pellicles, complemented by the pressing of the grapes before fermentation. This occurs slowly in a running-off process in stainless-steel vats, under low and controlled temperatures (between 16-18ºC), ensuring the consistency of fresh and aromatic style. The fermentation is interrupted by the addition of grape brandy (benefit), originating a fortified wine. Obtained by the lotation of wines with variable levels of maturation and source, lead through the ageing in stainless-steel and wood for a minimum of 3 years, resulting in a rich and balanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toggle--description\" data-js-content=\"\" class=\"toggle__content rte remove-empty-space\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKopke is part of Portugal's legacy and was created in 1638 by Christiano Kopke and his son, Nicolau Kopke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a handful of generations the Company was managed by several representatives of the Kopke family and gets an excellent reputation for its wines. Some of its members were deeply involved in the Port trade, mainly in the 19th century. In 1953, and after some negotiations, the Barros family, headed by Manuel Barros, then bought the company, which is growing eversince with the development of new vineyards planting the best known varieties. In June 2006, the Group expands and becomes Sogevinus with a strong presence in the Port wine industry. Today Kopke is one of the oldest brand of port wine and assumes leadership in the category \"Porto Colheita\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kopke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333459595553,"sku":"P-6996","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0014_528749d2-e98f-47eb-92c0-d55187948896.png?v=1692039224"},{"product_id":"nv-taylor-fladgate-20-year-tawny-port-douro-portugal","title":"NV Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTaylor Fladgate is one of the most highly respected producers of aged tawny Port wines. 20 Year Old Tawny Port is fully matured in seasoned oak casks each holding about 630 liters of wine. Here, over many years of aging, the Port wine gradually takes on its characteristic amber ‘tawny’ color, slowly developing the complex mellow flavors and the smooth luscious palate which are the hallmarks of this style of port. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapseText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTaylor Fladgate blends its magnificent 20-year-old tawny Ports from its extensive reserves of old cask-aged Ports matured in the firm’s cool and tranquil cellars (known as ‘lodges’) in Oporto on Portugal’s Atlantic coast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIn the 20-Year-Old tawny, the fruit has mellowed further than in the 10 Year Old, and the spicy, nutty aromas of aging are more powerful and intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe most popular 20-Year-Old Aged Tawny Port in the United States of America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTaylor Fladgate is one of the oldest of the founding Port houses. It is dedicated entirely to the production of Port wine and in particular to its finest styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTaylor\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eFladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman (often simply Taylor Fladgate and trading under the name Taylor's) is one of the largest port wine houses.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e Founded in 1692 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal by Job Bearsley, becoming Taylor, Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman when Joseph Taylor, John Alexander Fladgate and Morgan Yeatman formed a partnership in 1838, it is also one of the oldest. \u003csup id=\"cite_ref-2\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThe house owns the brands of Fonseca, Fonseca-Guimaraens, Taylor, Krohn and Croft.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-3\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The house ships almost all types of port including vintage, tawny, ruby, late-bottled vintage, and white. The house invented the style of late-bottled vintage port. Taylor Fladgate's vintage ports are some of the most sought-after and expensive ports in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor Fladgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333475979553,"sku":"210000015412","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/Untitleddesign_25.png?v=1755805167"},{"product_id":"2017-taylor-fladgate-lbv-port-douro-portugal","title":"2019 Taylor Fladgate LBV Port, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(103, 148, 180);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eSourced from Taylor Fladgate’s own vineyards and top-rated sites in the Douro Valley, the 2019 LBV is a premium expression of this classic style. Made predominantly from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca, this Port is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel and traditional lagares for optimal extraction. Aged for four to six years in large oak vats, it develops smooth complexity while preserving its deep fruit character. Unlike many LBVs, Taylor Fladgate’s version is traditionally bottled unfiltered, allowing it to mature further in the bottle. This wine is perfect for pairing with blue cheese, dark chocolate, or nut-based desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(103, 148, 180);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eEstablished in 1692, Taylor Fladgate is one of the most prestigious and historic Port houses in the Douro Valley, known for its unwavering commitment to quality. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, focusing on minimal intervention and careful vineyard management to preserve the integrity of the land. Taylor Fladgate remains a leader in both innovation and tradition, crafting Ports that reflect the terroir’s depth and character while maintaining their signature elegance and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor Fladgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333485809953,"sku":"P-8447","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/Untitleddesign_24.png?v=1692039331"},{"product_id":"nv-filipa-pato-slra-extra-brut-bairrada-portugal","title":"NV Filipa Pato \"SLRA\" Extra-Brut, Bairrada, Portugal","description":"","brand":"Filipa Pato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333535519009,"sku":"210000015797","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0046_8ae738a6-c0cb-4874-90ff-bbd61ac9e5be.png?v=1692039792"},{"product_id":"2021-filipa-pato-nossa-calcario-bical-bairrada-portugal","title":"2021 Filipa Pato \"Nossa Calcário\" Bical, Bairrada, Portugal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe grapes are handpicked from one vineyard in Óis do Bairro. Long pressing of full bunches. The juice is free runned into the casks. Fermentation with wild yeast in an old traditional cellar with a naturally constant temperature under 20°. No batonnage is done to keep the freshness. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChalky clay midslopes from the Jurassic Inferior with eastern orientation to the sun and a very intense Atlantic influence (we are only 15 km from the ocean). The vines are average 40 years old. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery mineral nose with a certain smokiness due to the limestone soil. It has a distinguished fruity touch of pears (typical Bical) and slightly nutty character (hazelnut, almonds, pines). After some time in the glass it even reveals thyme and honey. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe mouth is refined, creamy, relatively smooth and has present minerality, a kind of saltiness due to typical Atlantic climate. The wine is very broad in the mouth with an almost crunchy, nutty texture. The finish is voluptuous with very precise notes of preserved and ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilipa Pato and William Wouters is a magical wife and husband collaboration. Their philosophy is simple: create authentic wines without make-up and express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. They focus on indigenous grapes only. Baga, Bical, Arinto, Cercial and Maria Gomes create soulful wines from vineyard sites with soils, microclimats and aspect ideal for growing their exquisite wine grapes with biodynamic viticultural practices. In the winery, they gently handle the grapes, minimal intervention and strict monitoring of the wine allow their grapes to express themselves fully.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUltimately they create \"terroir\" wines by uniting knowledge, art and nature to produce wines \"without make-up\". Each wine with its own character!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilipa Pato - winegrower in Bairrada. A graduate of the University of Coimbra as a Chemical engineer refined her Winemaker skills doing harvests in Bordeaux, France - Mendoza, Argentina and Margaret River, Australia and with her father Luis Pato, the Baga rebel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWilliam Wouters - chef\/sommelier\/restaurateur. William comes from a restaurateur family from Antwerp, Belgium. He is a sommelier champion, restaurateur and former head chef of the Belgian national Soccer team on the World cup in Brazil and the European cup in France.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTogether Filipa \u0026amp; William share all their experiences: the love for food and wine, encounters with great wine growers, sommeliers and wine lovers from all over the world and the magical, inexhaustible culture of the World of wine. Today for Filipa \u0026amp; William, Ois do Bairro is the center of their wine universe. They will be happy to share all their passion of food and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filipa Pato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333537354017,"sku":"210000015796","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0044_870085d8-1795-42ef-bcf9-d3a835a490a9.png?v=1692039795"},{"product_id":"2019-azores-wine-co-arinto-dos-acores-non-sur-lie-acores-portugal","title":"2019 Azores Wine Co. Arinto dos Açores, Pico D.O. Açores, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis wine is made from 100% Arinto dos Açores grapes, a varietal distinct from the mainland's Arinto. This grape has evolved to adapt to the extreme growing conditions of Pico Island. The sustainably grown vines, planted between 1984 and 2004, contribute to the wine's unique character. Grown on volcanic basalt at sea level, the vines are planted just 100 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efeet from the Atlantic Ocean, making the wine's salinity and minerality genuinely remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a rigorous selection process before being a whole bunch pressed. The juice is decanted for 24 hours and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine ages for 10 months on the lees in horizontal tanks, allowing for increased surface area contact. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation, producing a refined and complex flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe story of this exceptional wine begins with António, who co-founded \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFitaPreta Vinhos in sunny Alentejo before embarking on the adventure of the Azores Wine Company. His connection to the Azores runs deep, as his father's homeland and his many childhood trips to the islands inspired him to take on the challenge of reviving the indigenous Terrantez do Pico varietal with his two partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArinto dos Açores is a grape variety indigenous to the Azores that shares the acidity and potential for longevity of the mainland variety that shares its name. However, the two are not related. The grape variety's characteristics, coupled with Pico’s unique terroir, impart incredible minerality, purity and unmistakable salinity to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese archipelago of the Azores is home to a winemaking tradition that dates back to its colonization in the 15th century, wherein Franciscan friars introduced viticulture. This group of islands is home to a singular terroir and microclimate, which draws a close comparison to the island of Santorini. Like Santorini, the Azores are volcanic islands comprised entirely of black basalt. Pico, the main wine-producing island where these vineyards are located, has such poor soil that the vineyard needs to be supplemented with soil from neighboring islands to support vine growth, and even with that, the yields are a fraction of what they are in the rest of the DOC. Additionally, the vineyards are grown in tiny plots (2-6 bush-trained vines per square) protected on all sides by small walls called “currais” to ward off the strong winds that blow in from the North Atlantic, mere steps from the vineyards. At its peak, Pico was home to over 6,000 ha of vineyards. These are still there today but are mainly grown over by forests – only a handful of small family-owned vineyards remain outside the production of 3 leading producers. Azores Wine Company is the clear leader at 116 hA of recovered vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azores Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333538271521,"sku":"P-7076","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0028_930d156f-e4be-4f79-a919-6c35da4769e1.png?v=1692039799"},{"product_id":"2022-casa-de-mouraz-encruzado-dao-portugal","title":"2022 Casa de Mouraz Encruzado, Dão, Portugal","description":"","brand":"Casa De Mouraz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333555704097,"sku":"210000016045","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"2021-vale-do-bomfim-douro-portugal","title":"2021 Vale Do Bomfim, Douro, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine comes from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal and is produced from grapes grown in higher altitude vineyards where lower temperatures and cooler nights provide the ideal conditions for even maturation of white grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Douro Valley’s finest vineyards, Bomfim is the heart of the company’s greatest Ports, having provided the main structure for Dow’s Vintages since it was acquired in 1896. The property is situated in the centre of the best wine-producing area, known as the ‘Cima Corgo’, which offers an ideal balance between the relatively wet ‘Baixo Corgo’ to the west (with sometimes excessively rich soils for the production of great Port) and the intense heat of the ‘Douro Superior’ to the east. The area was well known to Dow’s as prior to purchasing Bomfim; the firm had traditionally purchased the production of some of the finest quintas in the vicinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBomfim is a classic ‘River Quinta’ with many natural advantages: it is south-facing ensuring ample exposure to the sun; its stony schist soil affords excellent drainage allowing water to reach the vines’ deep roots; the annual rainfall is near perfect at 800mm (15 year annual average); the altitude ranges from 120 to 340 metres above sea level, accommodating both gentle gradients lower down and progressively steeper slopes higher up the valley side, as well as offering a variety of aspects. A further advantage is the consistency of the climate, blessed with a favourable combination of temperate and Mediterranean influences, respectively from Portugal’s Atlantic coast and the Spanish hinterland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vale Do Bomfim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333559636257,"sku":"210000015916","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/SHOPIFYBOTTLEPIC_24.png?v=1692039922"},{"product_id":"nv-casal-de-ventozela-pseudonimo-pet-nat-vinho-verde-portugal","title":"NV Casal de Ventozela \"Pseudonimo\" Pet Nat, Vinho Verde, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e80%\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Loureiro and 20% Trejadura, hand harvested from vines that have never seen chemicals and made in the Ancestral Method, so it's properly sparkling instead of just fizzy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasal de Ventozela is a family business created in 1983 and dedicated to producing Vinho Verde wine. The 45 hectares of vineyards are situated in the sub-region Vale do Ave, in the heart of the Portuguese Vinho Verde region. They are spread over various estates and land plots, across gentle slopes and granitic soils, with altitudes between 100 and 200 meters. The plots are planted with varieties indigenous to the region: Loureiro, Trajadura, Fernão Pires and Arinto (Pedernã), Padeiro de Basto, Espadeiro and Vinhão (for red wine). The climate is influenced by the sea breeze coming from the Atlantic Ocean and the wines produced are pleasantly light and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming\/vinification practices: In 2017, Ventozela obtained the certification of Integrated Production for their vineyards and wines. Integrated production refers to a sustainable farming system that produces high quality food and other products by using natural resources and regulating mechanisms to replace polluting inputs. Emphasis is placed on a systems approach involving the entire vineyard as the basic unit, on the central role of agro-ecosystems, on balanced nutrient cycles, and on the welfare of all species in animal husbandry. The preservation and improvement of soil fertility and of a diversified environment are essential components. Biological, technical and chemical methods are tuned to take into account the protection of the environment, profitability and social requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo chemicals are used by Ventozela. Everything is hand-harvested, by a team of about 30 people, usually starting around September 20th. The wines are vegan – fined with bentonite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casal de Ventozela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333560619297,"sku":"210000016001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/NVCasaldeVentozelaPseudonimoPetNat_VinhoVerde_Portugal.png?v=1692039925"},{"product_id":"2019-fitapreta-os-paulistas-alentejo-portugal","title":"2019 Fitapreta \"Os Paulistas\", Alentejo, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e This wine is a tribute to the “Paulistas,” the hermit monks of the order of São Paulo who first made wine in this vineyard. There is evidence of uninterrupted wine production here since the 14th century; this vineyard was so important that the Pope issued a decree in 1397 exempting the monks from paying taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlentejo is a large region in southeastern central Portugal, the breadbasket of the country. The climate is Atlantic-Mediterranean, with significant temperature differences between day and night, and the most hours of sunshine (3,000 per year) in the country, with little rainfall during the growing season. This temperature range produces fruit with a natural combination of ripeness and freshness. The soil at Chão dos Eremitas is mainly granite with sand. The grapes are harvested by hand and selected on a sorting table. 30% are left whole bunch and 70% are destemmed. After pressing, the juice is racked by gravity to stainless steel vats. The wine ferments spontaneously and macerates for 25-40 days on the skins, followed by 18 months of aging in French oak barrels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFitapreta is António Maçanita’s estate near the ancient Roman city of Évora, located in the rolling hills of Alentejo. Since its inception in 2004, Fitapreta has pushed the boundaries of what fine winemaking can be in this region, and over the last two decades, the estate has become a benchmark for the New Portugal, earning António international accolades like Winemaker of the Year, Most Unique Winemaker, and Winemaker of the Generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaçanita only works with indigenous varieties and showcases his estate’s terroir through exacting work: farming organically without irrigation, harvesting by hand at night, deliberate bunch sorting in the winery, and native yeast fermentation. Through this approach, he can craft wines that represent sunny Alentejo, but which have a balance and freshness unmatched by others in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaçanita finds equilibrium between tradition and modernity, and his constant exploration of vineyards has enabled him to show off a truly deep understanding of Alentejano terroir, present and past. Whether on his original estate vineyard or in his Chão dos Eremitas site, his wines contain a through-line of elegance and purity. The range of wine styles available from Fitapreta matches Antonio’s intellect, curiosity, playfulness, and rigorous attention to detail. Fitapreta has something for everyone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChão dos Eremitas was acquired by Antonio in 2018. “Chão” refers to flat lands, and “Eremitas” refers to the hermit monks of the order of São Paulo that lived in the area. Two underground streams bring rainwater from the mountains, keeping the ground cool even in summer. This is the home of a Phoenician wine amphora dating back to the 8th century BC, linking this area to 3,000 years of wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fitapreta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333560029473,"sku":"5600301740954","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0022_f5513c0e-f5ba-41c5-ae81-835d18b54eea.png?v=1692039923"},{"product_id":"2021-textura-pretexto-branco-dao-portugal","title":"2022 Textura \"Pretexto\" Branco, Dão, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePretexto white wine is a blend of traditional Dão grapes from high altitude vines planted in granite soils. The grapes that make up this blend are 50% Encruzado 50% Bical. Pretexto white 2022 was decanted statically and fermented naturally in stainless-steel tanks, concrete tanks and 10% in French oak barrels. It ages in the same deposits above total lees during 5 to 6 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe year 2022 was overall a very dry year, in which precipitation was below average compared to previous data. The winter had temperatures higher than usual and was quite dry. It rained in the beginning of spring and the budbreak started in the first week of April. Disease pressure on the vine was therefore quite low. Grape maturation was slow due to little water available in the soil and the berry dehydrated in some cases. 2022 presents wines with more body and in the case of reds with a higher percentage of tannins. In some cases, in order to ensure good yields of grape juice with good acidity and aromas, and to avoid dehydration, the harvest was brought forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMarcelo Araujo started Textura with his family with the 2018 vintage. His passion for great wine, Portugal, and the terroir of Dão began years earlier. After moving his family from Brazil to Portugal, Marcelo set out on a new path, leaving a successful career in investment management behind. Like all that Marcelo pursues, he does it with full commitment and with both hands personally in each detail. Marcelo purposefully chose the Dão region because of its attractive combination of climate and geographic features and the ability for this place to be clearly shown in the wines. Nestled against Portugal’s tallest inland mountain region, the Serra da Estrela, the Dão is quickly becoming a magnet for some of Portugal’s best winemakers as the prime location for showcasing several of the country’s prominent, native varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMarcelo made significant investments in understanding this land and building their winery (fit into the original location of a textile factory) to properly allow for organic farming and the vinification of their parcels separately. This experimental mindset allows this relatively new project to better understand their land and how to deliver it authentically to the bottle. Winemaking is directed by Mariana Salvador with Luis Seabra consulting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Textura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47346212569377,"sku":"210000015769","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/SSWINEBOTTLEPHOTOTEMPLATE-2026-05-23T142657.478.png?v=1779560827"},{"product_id":"nv-taylor-fladgate-10-year-tawny-port-douro-portugal","title":"NV Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal","description":"","brand":"Taylor Fladgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47346237538593,"sku":"210000016640","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/IMG_0111.png?v=1700145681"}],"url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/collections\/portugal.oembed?page=6","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}