{"title":"Alentejo wine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alentejo covers most of southern Portugal, a hot, dry plain south and east of Lisbon. It makes ripe, generous reds from Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet, fresher whites, and wine still made in clay pots called talhas. Here are our Alentejo bottles, plus a few things to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking tonight? Tell us what is on the table and we will pick the red for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe big reds, and the lighter ones\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic Alentejo red is soft and warm, with dark fruit. The usual grapes are Aragonez (Spain's Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Castelão and Alicante Bouschet, a grape with red flesh that gives deep colour. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fitapreta-red\"\u003eFitapreta Red\u003c\/a\u003e blends most of them. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miguel-louro-apelido-red-2021\"\u003eMiguel Louro Apelido Red 2021\u003c\/a\u003e adds Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome growers now make fresher, lighter wines. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rocim-nat-cool-fresh-from-amphora-red-1-l\"\u003eRocim Nat Cool Fresh From Amphora Red 1 L\u003c\/a\u003e is a litre of red you can put in the fridge. The whites are worth a look too. If you want to see what a decade does to Arinto, open \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herdade-do-cebolal-caios-arinto-white-2013\"\u003eHerdade do Cebolal Caios Arinto White 2013\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTalha wine and palhete\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClay talhas came to the Alentejo with the Romans, and some villages never stopped using them. The wine ferments in the clay with the skins, then runs out through a tap near the bottom. Start with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/argilla-talha-white\"\u003eArgilla Talha White\u003c\/a\u003e. White grapes left on their skins often turn amber, so if you like that, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orange-wine\"\u003eorange wine\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalhete is the old local light red, made from red and white grapes together. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herdade-do-cebolal-palhete-75-cl\"\u003eHerdade do Cebolal Palhete\u003c\/a\u003e is a good one. Serve it cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReds at 16 to 17°C, which in a Lisbon August means 20 minutes in the fridge. Once open, a red keeps two or three days with the cork back in. Eat it with porco preto, lamb or a hard sheep's cheese. To finish the Alentejo way, have a few Elvas plums: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/confibor-elvas-dried-candied-plums-200-g\"\u003eConfibor Elvas Dried Candied Plums 200 g\u003c\/a\u003e are on the shelf next to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat grapes are used in Alentejo wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor reds, mostly Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Castelão, often with Touriga Nacional or Syrah. For whites, Antão Vaz, Roupeiro and Arinto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is vinho de talha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is wine fermented in large clay pots called talhas, a method used in the Alentejo since Roman times. It has its own name on the label within DOC Alentejo: \"Vinho de Talha\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between DOC Alentejo and Vinho Regional Alentejano?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDOC Alentejo comes from eight sub-regions and has stricter rules on grapes and winemaking. Vinho Regional Alentejano covers the whole region with more freedom, so many modern producers prefer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Alentejo wine heavy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic reds are ripe and often around 14% alcohol. Palhete, talha wines and the new fresher reds are much lighter, and those are the ones we drink most in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domino-foxtrot-red-2023","title":"Dominó Foxtrot Red 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominó Foxtrot 2023 is a light Portuguese red wine from Portalegre, in the hills of northern Alentejo, made by Vitor and Rita Claro from old field-blend vineyards with a dash of muscat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a playful, low-key red that drinks like a dance: light, spicy and a little wild. The bottle for people who want freshness, not power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight ruby in the glass. Critics note spicy, sweet-and-sour red fruit with a wild edge. The Portalegre vines mix red and white grapes in the same plot, and Foxtrot is the only Dominó wine that includes muscat, bought from local growers. Early picking and low yields keep the wine fresh and moderate in alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it slightly cool with petiscos, roast chicken, grilled sardines, a vegetable tart, or Asian food with a little heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dominó\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominó is the project of Vitor Claro, a former chef, and his wife Rita, who farm about 6 hectares in Portalegre, Carcavelos and Colares. Their vines are farmed organically and their cellar work is kept simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe lightly chilled, at 13-15 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened, cork back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, vintage 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fun gift for natural wine fans. Ask about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dominó","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521900548477,"sku":"Dom2023","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/domino-foxtrot-red-2023-fond-blanc.jpg?v=1791841203"},{"product_id":"miguel-louro-apelido-red-2021","title":"Miguel Louro Apelido Red 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiguel Louro Apelido Red 2021 is a Portuguese red wine from Estremoz in the Alentejo, blended from Touriga Franca, Aragonez, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apelido means surname, and with this range Miguel Louro puts his own name on the family's Estremoz terroir. It is an Alentejo red with freshness and moderate alcohol, far from the jammy cliché.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense ruby. Concentrated black fruit on the nose with a light vegetal touch, then a textured palate with smooth, silky tannins, good freshness and a long finish. Fermented in stainless steel after an extended maceration and bottled 10 months after harvest. 13.5% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with spiced meats, grilled sirloin, migas with pork, or a ripe Alentejo sheep's cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Miguel Louro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiguel Louro grew up at Quinta do Mouro, his father's renowned Estremoz estate, studied agronomy in Lisbon and worked in the Douro, Italy and Germany. In 2010 he started his own project on 5 hectares of schist soils in Estremoz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 16 °C. Keeps 3 to 4 days once opened, cork back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, Vinho Regional Alentejano, 13.5% vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk us about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miguel Louro Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521900581245,"sku":"VAPE80-25021529","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/Apelido_Tinto_2021.png?v=1792064835"},{"product_id":"herdade-do-cebolal-rossio-white","title":"Herdade do Cebolal Rossio White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerdade do Cebolal Rossio White is a Portuguese white wine from the Alentejo, made from a single old-vine plot planted with native grape varieties.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old vines, one parcel, local grapes: this is a white made to show a place, not a recipe. A serious bottle for a good dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines give small yields and concentrated grapes, and field blends of native Portuguese varieties usually bring a mix of citrus, stone fruit, herbs and a firm, savoury structure. Expect a textured, dry white with depth and a long finish. Serve it not too cold so it can open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with açorda de marisco, grilled sea bream, roast pork with clams, or a creamy Serpa or Nisa cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Herdade do Cebolal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerdade do Cebolal is an Alentejo estate that works with old vines and native grape varieties. Ask our team at the bar to tell you more about the estate and its other wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 11-13 °C. Keeps 3 days in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, Alentejo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for white wine lovers. Ask us about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Herdade do Cebolal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521900712317,"sku":"HDCRoss","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/herdade-do-cebolal-vinha-do-rossio-white.jpg?v=1791840077"},{"product_id":"herdade-do-cebolal-caios-arinto-white-2013","title":"Herdade do Cebolal Caios Arinto White 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerdade do Cebolal Caios Arinto 2013 is a Portuguese white wine from the Alentejo, made from Arinto and released with more than a decade of bottle age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged Portuguese whites are one of the wine world's best-kept secrets, and Arinto is the grape that makes them possible. A bottle for a special evening or a curious wine lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArinto is prized for its high, lasting acidity, which lets it age for many years. With time it typically moves from lemon and green apple towards honey, beeswax, dried citrus peel, nuts and a toasty, savoury depth, while keeping a fresh backbone. Expect a complex, mature white rather than a fruity young one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it with bacalhau assado, roast chicken with lemon, a seafood rice, or an aged sheep's cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Herdade do Cebolal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerdade do Cebolal is an Alentejo estate that works with old vines and native grape varieties. Ask our team at the bar to tell you more about the estate and its other wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 12-14 °C, and give it some air or a gentle decant. Best within 2 days of opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, vintage 2013.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable gift for someone who loves mature wines. Ask about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Herdade do Cebolal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521900810621,"sku":"VHER86-25021554","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/herdade-do-cebolal-caios-arinto-white-2013.jpg?v=1791840077"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-mouro-zagalos-reserva-red-2019","title":"Quinta do Mouro Zagalos Reserva Red 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZagalos Reserva 2019 is an Alentejo red wine from Quinta do Mouro, the Estremoz estate of Miguel Louro, labelled Vinho Regional Alentejano.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives you the warmth and dark fruit of the Alentejo with more freshness than you might expect, which makes it easy to pour with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zagalos Reserva is a blend that has drawn on Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged about a year in French and Portuguese oak. Look for black fruit, roasted notes, cocoa and tobacco, with a hint of clove. The palate is juicy, the tannins ripe and the finish long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it with Alentejo black pork, migas with pork ribs, lamb stew with coriander, or a hard sheep cheese from Évora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Quinta do Mouro\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Mouro sits in Estremoz around an 18th century house that once belonged to the Zagalo family, which gives this wine its name. Miguel Louro bought the estate in 1979 and started making wine there in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 16-18 °C. It can still rest a few years in a cool cellar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, vintage 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong gift for lovers of Alentejo reds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Mouro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521902219645,"sku":"QDMZAG19","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/quinta-do-mouro-zagalos-reserva-red-2019-pop.jpg?v=1792139599"},{"product_id":"argilla-white-2022","title":"Argilla White 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArgilla White 2022 is a dry Portuguese white wine from the Alentejo, the wide, sun-baked region of southern Portugal.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an everyday white at a friendly level, the kind of bottle you open on a terrace with something from the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlentejo whites are usually generous and rounded, with ripe citrus, stone fruit and a soft, warm texture, kept fresh by grapes such as Arinto and Antão Vaz. Expect that sunny, easy style here rather than sharp, high-acid tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it with grilled fish, bacalhau à Brás, a salad with goat cheese, or clams with garlic and coriander. It also suits chicken piri-piri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Argilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgilla means clay, the material of the talhas, the big amphorae the Alentejo has used to make wine since Roman times. The Argilla range is made in the Alentejo and sits among the region's approachable, everyday wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 8-10 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, white wine, vintage 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Argilla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521904677245,"sku":"ArgBRanco","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/argilla-white-2022-fond-blanc.jpg?v=1791841160"},{"product_id":"argilla-red-2019","title":"Argilla Red 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArgilla Red 2019 is a Portuguese red wine from the Alentejo, the warm plains of southern Portugal.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a few years in bottle, it is a round, friendly red for a dinner of grilled meat or a long lunch with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlentejo reds are known for ripe dark fruit, soft tannins and a warm, generous palate, often from grapes such as Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet. After some time in bottle, expect the fruit to turn towards plum and spice, with a smoother texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen it with secretos or plumas of black pork, migas alentejanas, a lamb stew, or a cured sheep cheese from Serpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Argilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgilla means clay, the material of the talhas, the big amphorae the Alentejo has used to make wine since Roman times. The Argilla range is made in the Alentejo and sits among the region's approachable, everyday wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 16-18 °C. Keeps 3 days once opened, with the cork back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, red wine, vintage 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Argilla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521904710013,"sku":"ArgTint","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/argilla-red-2019-fond-blanc.jpg?v=1791841160"},{"product_id":"adega-marel-manolito","title":"Adega Marel Manolito","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManolito is a Portuguese wine from the Alentejo, made by Adega Marel in the historic village of Amareleja, one of the hottest corners of southern Portugal.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from a small producer that works with old vines and traditional grapes, far from the big Alentejo brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdega Marel makes Manolito in red and white, so ask us which one is on the shelf. Wines from Amareleja tend to be ripe and generous, and Adega Marel aims for freshness and character from old vines rather than heavy oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the red, try black pork plumas, migas or a lamb stew. For the white, grilled fish, açorda or a fresh goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Adega Marel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdega Marel is based in Amareleja, in the Alentejo, and focuses on old vines, traditional varieties and vinho de talha, wine made in clay amphorae. It also experiments in the cellar and farms with practices that favour biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe the red at 16-18 °C and the white at 10-12 °C. Keeps 3 days once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, Alentejo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adega Marel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521909264765,"sku":"manolito","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/adega-marel-manolito-illustration.jpg?v=1792096901"},{"product_id":"xxvi-talhas-palhete-do-tareco","title":"XXVI Talhas Palhete do Tareco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalhete do Tareco is a light Portuguese palhete wine from the Alentejo, made by XXVI Talhas from red and white grapes fermented together in a tareco, a small clay pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Palhete is an old Portuguese style between red and rosé, and this one is fresh, bright and very easy to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect an intense pink colour, fresh red fruit on the nose and a fruity, balanced palate with a light touch, at about 12% alcohol. The blend in recent vintages mixes Aragonês, Trincadeira and Tinta Grossa with the white grapes Antão Vaz, Roupeiro and Diagalves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it lightly chilled with petiscos: chouriço, cheese, olives and pica-pau. It also suits grilled sardines and chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout XXVI Talhas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXXVI Talhas works with the clay talhas of the Alentejo, the region's ancient way of making wine. Grapes are picked by hand and partly destemmed, and for this wine the must ferments in a tareco with the skins of both colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 12-14 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, palhete, Alentejo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk us about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"XXVI Talhas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521909297533,"sku":"palhetetareco","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/xxvi-talhas-palhete-do-tareco-pop.jpg?v=1792064936"},{"product_id":"cabecas-do-reguengo-vira-cabecas-white","title":"Cabeças do Reguengo Vira Cabeças White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVira Cabeças White is a dry Portuguese white wine from the Alentejo, made by Cabeças do Reguengo, the family project led by João Afonso.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a white to open slowly and come back to, the kind that changes in the glass over a long dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's philosophy is \"slow wine\", treating wine as a living thing, with natural fermentations and minimal intervention. Expect a textured, characterful Alentejo white rather than a simple fruity one, with more to show after some air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it with a seafood açorda, grilled sea bream, roast pork with clams (carne de porco à alentejana) or a cured goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Cabeças do Reguengo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVira Cabeças is made by Cabeças do Reguengo, a family project in the Alentejo driven by João Afonso. The idea is slow wine: old vineyards, natural fermentations and wines made to be enjoyed with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 11-13 °C, not too cold. 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It fermented naturally in cement vats, macerated for about a month, then aged 18 months in a 1,500 litre Slovenian oak cask, bottled unfined at 13%. Expect fruit, mineral notes and firm structure that open up slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with black pork secretos, a lamb stew, wild boar, or an aged Serpa or Évora sheep cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Cabeças do Reguengo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVira Cabeças is made by Cabeças do Reguengo, a family project in the Alentejo driven by João Afonso. The idea is slow wine: old vineyards, natural fermentations and wines made to be enjoyed with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 16-18 °C. Open it an hour ahead. 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Its winemakers Catarina Vieira and Pedro Ribeiro also make the Vale da Mata wines in the Lisbon region, from a vineyard owned by the Vieira family for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe lightly chilled, at 12-14 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened, in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-litre bottle, Alentejo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great bottle for a party or a picnic. 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Light, dry enough to stay refreshing, and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it on its own, very cold, or with fresh goat cheese, cucumber and herb salads, sushi, prawns, or a lemon tart. It also works as a base for simple cocktails over ice with a slice of cucumber or lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Delância\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelância was created by Portuguese winemakers Tom Simpson and Inès Deroche as a lighter, low-alcohol alternative to sparkling wine. The base wine comes from the Alentejo, and the bottles were designed by the Cornish studio Kingdom \u0026amp; Sparrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 4-6 °C, straight from the fridge. 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Light and refreshing, with just enough fruit to feel generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it as an aperitif with olives and salted almonds, or with grilled halloumi or fresh cheese, tuna tartare, charcuterie, or a red berry dessert. Over ice with a sprig of rosemary, it makes an instant spritz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Delância\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelância was created by Portuguese winemakers Tom Simpson and Inès Deroche as a lighter, low-alcohol alternative to sparkling wine. The base wine comes from the Alentejo, and the bottles were designed by the Cornish studio Kingdom \u0026amp; Sparrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 4-6 °C, straight from the fridge. 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Its winemakers Catarina Vieira and Pedro Ribeiro also make the Vale da Mata wines in the Lisbon region, from a vineyard owned by the Vieira family for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 8-10 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened, in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-litre bottle, Alentejo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA generous bottle for sharing. 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Expect red berries and herbs on the nose, a juicy, light to medium body and a long, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect with pizza, pasta, tacos, bifanas, grilled chicken piri-piri or a mixed plate of petiscos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fitapreta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitapreta was founded in 2004 by winemaker António Maçanita near Évora, in the Alentejo. He works with native grapes from dry-farmed, organically grown vineyards, including the old Chão dos Eremitas field blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 14 to 16 °C, a short time in the fridge helps. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy pick for a dinner with friends. 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Expect blackberry, plum, a herbal note and supple tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it with porco preto, migas alentejanas, lamb stew, grilled sausages or a cured sheep cheese from Serpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fitapreta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitapreta was founded in 2004 by winemaker António Maçanita near Évora, in the Alentejo. He works with native grapes from dry-farmed, organically grown vineyards, including the old Chão dos Eremitas field blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 16 to 18 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened, corked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reliable red for a dinner with friends. 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Expect a light, refreshing glass rather than a sweet one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it with grilled sardines, a tuna salad, prawns with garlic, sushi or a summer plate of melon and presunto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fitapreta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitapreta was founded in 2004 by winemaker António Maçanita near Évora, in the Alentejo. He works with native grapes from dry-farmed, organically grown vineyards, including the old Chão dos Eremitas field blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled at 8 to 10 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy bottle for a picnic or a beach lunch. 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Textured, aromatic and food-friendly, it wins over curious drinkers fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes macerate on their skins for about a week, ferment spontaneously in steel and are bottled unfiltered. The producer describes a honey-orange colour, candied orange and quince on the nose, and a bold, textured palate with fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it with Indian or Thai curries, roast pork belly, pumpkin and chickpea stew, mezze, or strong cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fitapreta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitapreta was founded in 2004 by winemaker António Maçanita near Évora, in the Alentejo. He works with native grapes from dry-farmed, organically grown vineyards, including the old Chão dos Eremitas field blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 12 to 14 °C. 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This bottle is a chance to taste a forgotten grape made by one of Portugal’s most curious winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting notes describe delicate pineapple, an almost airy freshness, lively acidity, a fine texture and a long finish. It is a white with presence but no heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it with grilled fish, roasted vegetables, cuttlefish with ink, a seafood cataplana or a semi-cured sheep cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fitapreta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitapreta was founded in 2004 by winemaker António Maçanita near Évora, in the Alentejo. He works with native grapes from dry-farmed, organically grown vineyards, including the old Chão dos Eremitas field blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 10 to 12 °C. Keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gift for the wine geek who has tried everything. 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Low in alcohol, it stays light and lively on the palate, and a second glass comes easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it with grilled fish, clams à Bulhão Pato, a seafood rice, or a plate of petiscos by the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Herdade do Cebolal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Capitão family has owned Herdade do Cebolal, at Vale das Éguas near Porto Covo, since 1880. Winemaker Luís Mota Capitão keeps chemicals to a minimum, feeds the soil with seaweed and farms 20 hectares of vines inside 65 hectares of forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 12-14 °C. Keeps 3 days once opened, in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk us about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Herdade do Cebolal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521921683837,"sku":"Palhete","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/herdade-do-cebolal-palhete.jpg?v=1791840077"},{"product_id":"miguel-louro-primeiro-nome-white","title":"Miguel Louro Primeiro Nome White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimeiro Nome is an Alentejo white wine made by Miguel Louro from Arinto, Alvarinho and Rabigato grown near Estremoz.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has real texture and bright acidity: the Portuguese white to open when you want Alentejo generosity that still tastes fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes published for the 2020 vintage describe a lemon yellow colour, green apple and soft floral aromas, with a light toasty touch from fermentation in French oak. The palate is medium bodied and silky, with crisp acidity and a long finish. Nine months on fine lees give it a rounded feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with grilled sea bream, bacalhau à Brás, roast chicken with lemon and thyme, or a semi-cured Alentejo sheep cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Miguel Louro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiguel Louro works with vineyards close to Estremoz, in the hills of the Alentejo. For Primeiro Nome the grapes are picked by hand and fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 10-12 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk us about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miguel Louro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521924993405,"sku":"VPRI462-25080582","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/Primeiro_Nome_Branco_2022.jpg?v=1792139601"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-mouro-zagaluz-red","title":"Quinta do Mouro Zagaluz Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZagaluz is a light, bright Alentejo red wine from Quinta do Mouro, grown around Estremoz.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the Alentejo red for people who think Alentejo reds are too heavy: translucent, juicy and easy to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2020 vintage the producer described a translucent violet colour and aromas of raspberry, sour cherry, red apple peel and violets. The palate is light, with silky tannins, crisp acidity and a wet stone note. That vintage was fermented with the skins of pressed white grapes and kept 12 months in stainless steel, which explains its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it with grilled sardines, migas with pork, a tomato and oregano salad, or a board of Portuguese charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Quinta do Mouro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Mouro is an estate near Estremoz, in the Alentejo. Its vineyards sit at around 450 metres on schist and limestone soils, and the grapes for Zagaluz are picked by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly cool, at 14-16 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk us about it at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Mouro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521925255549,"sku":"zagaluztinto","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/quinta-do-mouro-zagaluz-red-pop.png?v=1792065028"},{"product_id":"aconchego-da-aldeia-tareco-xxvi-talha-red","title":"Aconchego da Aldeia Tareco XXVI Talha Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinto do Tareco XXVI is a Portuguese talha red wine from Aconchego da Aldeia, made in clay amphorae following the old talha tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Talha wines have an earthy, honest character that you rarely find in modern reds, which makes this a bottle to open with friends who like wine with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermenting and resting wine in talha, large clay pots, is a tradition kept alive mainly in the Alentejo. It usually gives reds a soft, rustic texture, gentle tannins and notes of red fruit and earth rather than oak. Ask our team at the bar for their notes on this cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it with carne de porco à alentejana, a slow cooked lamb stew, roast chestnuts with chouriço, or a cured sheep cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Aconchego da Aldeia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAconchego da Aldeia is a small Portuguese producer behind the Tareco wines, which also include a palhete. Tinto do Tareco is its talha red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 15-17 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk whether it is open by the glass at our bar in Graça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aconchego da Aldeia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521925550461,"sku":"tareco tinto","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/6372\/2877\/files\/aconchego-da-aldeia-tareco-xxvi-talha-red-fond-blanc.jpg?v=1791841159"},{"product_id":"primeiro-nome-reserva-white","title":"Primeiro Nome Reserva White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimeiro Nome Reserva White is a Portuguese white wine from the Alentejo, made by Miguel Louro from vineyards near Estremoz.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shows the fresher, more textured side of Alentejo white wine, a good bottle to change your mind about whites from the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a dry, structured white with citrus and orchard fruit and a crisp line of acidity. The Estremoz area sits higher than most of the Alentejo, and its nights are cooler, which keeps whites lively. Reserva on a Portuguese label means a selected wine, usually with more depth than the standard bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it with grilled sea bream, prawns with garlic, pork with clams (carne de porco à alentejana) or a soft Serpa or Évora cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Miguel Louro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiguel Louro is the winemaker behind Primeiro Nome, working with vineyards close to Estremoz in the Alentejo. The Primeiro Nome wines are listed by the Alentejo wine commission among the region's wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 10-12 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, white wine, Alentejo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good dinner-party white. 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Talha whites usually show ripe citrus and orchard fruit, dried herbs, a gentle grip when the skins are involved, and a savoury, almost salty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with migas, pork and clams, grilled sardines, roast vegetables or a cured sheep's cheese from the Alentejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Argilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgilla takes its name from clay, the material of the talha, the large earthenware pot Portuguese winemakers have used since Roman times. Talha wine is fermented in these pots, often with the skins, a method kept alive for centuries in the Alentejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 11-13 °C, not too cold. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, white wine made in clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original gift for a wine lover. 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Wines raised in clay tend to feel open and textured rather than sharp, which makes this one easy to drink with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it with grilled sardines, a tomato and onion salad, salmon tartare, prawns with garlic or a plate of presunto and melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Argilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgilla takes its name from clay, the material of the talha, the large earthenware pot Portuguese winemakers have used since Roman times. Talha wine is fermented in these pots, often with the skins, a method kept alive for centuries in the Alentejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at 8-10 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 cl bottle, rosé wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good bottle to bring to a summer lunch. 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