Douro
The Douro Valley, Portugal’s historic heart of winemaking, captivates with its dramatic terraced vineyards and celebrated wines. Famous for Port wine and exceptional reds, the region’s steep slopes along the Douro River create a unique terroir influenced by a continental climate. Indigenous grape varieties like Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz thrive here, producing wines with bold character and age-worthy complexity. Recognized as the world’s first demarcated wine region, the Douro Valley exemplifies a blend of tradition and modernity.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida Ermitas Amón de Kélia
Three diferent parcels, one grape. It combines three white wines, made exclusive out of Rabigato, all vinified in the same way, but from three different vineyards. From high-altitude vines, 500mt, schist and quartz soils. Foot-stomp of whole bunch, in granit lagar, spontaneous fermentation, and aging for 12 months in cement vessels.
Pale golden color, subtle floral notes, citrus and bone fruits. Dry mouth feel, balanced and salty/mineral finish.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida Eremitas Antão do Deserto
100% Rabigato, high altitude vines, 350mt, in schist soils, hand harves ted, whole bunchfoot-stomp for three hours, in granit lagar. Spontaneous fermentation, and stage of 12 months, in cement vessels.
Fuller and fruity, delicate peach aromas, apricot, and white flowers, rich, well structured, balanced and mineral.
Indício Branco
Made from a field blend from old vines, with traditional Douro grapes, and traditional methods, in lagar, whole bunch, and foot-stomp. Spontaneous fermentation, in contact with its skins and must, unfiltered.
Combines citric freshness, with a vibrant acidity, high minerality, and tannic structure.
Uivo Vinhas Velhas Branco Magnum 2011
White wine from very old vineyards naturally farmed with minimal intervention in the cellar.