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.
Indício Garganta Funda
A light red, made from a field blend of old vines, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca e Tinta Roriz.
Natural and minimalistic aproach and unfiltered. Combines the traditional food-stomp in cement lagar, with the most part of the must, or fermentation and stage in stainless steel.
Violet/ruby color, stands out for the high acidity, freshness, red fruit notes, vegetal and earthy notes.
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.
Protótipo T0 Tinto 2016
high altitude vines, of 700mt, with seven traditional Douro grapes, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca and Bastardo.
Whole bunch foot stomped in granite lagar, spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeasts, no temperature control, after 2 to 3 months in stainless steel in malolactic fermentation, stages for 18 months in used oak barrels, and ages in bottle before coming out to the market.
Complex, ripe red fruit, spiced notes. polished tannins, and lively acidity, that brings in balance.
Frey É Branco 022
Vineyard blend in different winemaking styles. Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Cercial do Douro and Verdelho ferment freely in tanks and barrels, partly through carbonic fermentation. Minerality and salinity, good volume and freshness.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida Trans Douro Express Cima Corgo
Located in Pinhão area, presents a drier climate, comparing to Baixo Corgo, also a field blend, from old vines, spontaneous fermentation and aging for 8 months in cement vessels.
Presents a deeper ruby color, red and black fruits stand out, floral notes, humid grass, white pepper and minerality.
Medium body, smooth texture, polished tannins, fresh and balanced.