PORTUGAL
TRÁS-OS-MONTES, DOURO & PORTO
MENINA D’UVA, ALINE DOMINGUEZ, TRÁS-OS-MONTES (UVA)
For Aline Domingues, who was born and raised in France, the village of “Uva” in the Northeastern region of Trás-os-Montes is a special place. Not only it is where her family roots are and where she spent many summers as a child, it is also a place where she has chosen to settle pursuing a dream of becoming a winemaker.
After a Diploma in fermentation, Aline moved to Portugal. She begun with working for few months at Quinta do Romeu (Douro), shortly after moving on to make her own wines, naming her project “Menina d’Uva” (A girl from Uva). The first years were very challenging – as she worked “against all odds”, trying to overcome mounting scepticism of her family, as well as gradually gaining the trust of the locals from whom she rents the vineyards. Aline looks after 10 small plots of old vines, totalling 3 hectares. Her focus is on maintaining a healthy, living soil to support the vines in this arid and hot climate. She does not apply any treatments to the vines, relying only on nature. In the cellar, full bunches ferment spontaneously and pressing is done manually in a vertical press. Depending on the wine, the ageing takes place in stainless steel, glass jars or neutral oak barrels. Ever since tasting them couple of years ago, we were really impressed with the purity and sincere character of Aline’s wines. We admire her determination, stamina as well as her enthusiasm and love for Uva.
PALOMBA TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0005025
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Tinta Gorda and others
LIQUEN BRANCO
● White
Ref.: V0005026
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Malvasia, Bastardo Branco, Formosa…
EMPUSA ROSE
● Rose
Ref.: V0005027
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Malvasia, Tinta Gorda
CISTE TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0005028
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Tinta Gorda, Malvasia, Bastardo…
FOLIAS DE BACO, TIAGO SAMPAIO, DO DOURO
The wines of Folias de Baco, originate in the vineyards located in the Cima Corgo, Alto Douro sub-region, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The enterprise is entirely run by Tiago Sampaio, who farms the land, makes the wine, works as an enologist and the salesman. His philosophy is to combine the traditional and the new; alongside vines of over 70 years old Tiago has planted new vines. The rocky soil of the vineyards is made up of schist and granite, and their location on the softer slopes at an altitude between 500 and 700 meters above sea level, gives the wines unique freshness. The extreme temperatures of summer are mitigated by altitude, allowing the grapes to mature slowly. UIVO wines are Tiago’s personal projects.
Douro
Uivo MOSCATEL GALEGO
● White
Ref.: V0000763
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Moscatel Galego
Uivo CURTIDO
● Orange
Ref.: V0004186
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Moscatel Galego
Uivo ALVARINHO
● White
Ref.: V0000982
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Alvarinho
Uivo ROSE
● Rose
Ref.: NEW
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Pinot Noir, Tinta Francisca
Uivo RENEGADO
● Clarete
Ref.: V0000983
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Field blend (white & red grapes)
Uivo RED
● Red
Ref.: V0005113
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Douro blend
Uivo RED VINHAS VELLAS
● Red
Ref.: V0000765
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Douro blend
Douro Pet Nat
Uivo PT NAT ROSE pinot noir
● Rose
Ref.: V0001345
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Pinot Noir
Uivo PT NAT Branco
● White
Ref.: V0004187
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Rabigato, Bical, Arinto, Moscatel Galego, Alvarinho
Uivo PT NAT RENEGADO
● Clarete
Ref.: V0004587
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Field blend (white & red grapes)
Uivo PT NAT CURTIDO
● Orange
Ref.: V0004853
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Moscatel Galego
Under 5% Alc.
Uivo AQUA NAT PIQUETTE
● Piquette
Ref.: NEW
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Blend of 20 + varieties, water
LUIS SEABRA VINHOS, DOP DOURO, DOP VINHO VERDE, DOP DÂO
This fascinating, personal project was started by one of the most talented and charismatic winemakers in Portugal – Luis Seabra. After nearly a decade of making wine for Nieport and becoming instrumental in the success of this acclaimed brand, Luis decided to start making wine for himself. Refusing to conform to the general trends, he is exploring the fascinating terroir of Douro Valley in a unique way. Apart from working with growers in Douro, he also makes a rare example of Vinho Verde called Granito Cru. The fruit for this premium, barrel fermented Alvarinho, comes from four different plots in the best part of the region, near Melgaço. In recent years he has added to his range the wines from the Dão region. Always eager to experiment with various soil types (mostly schist & granite), elevations (up to 600 meters above sea level), indigenous grape varieties and old vine parcels. “Everything starts with the land: if we do good work in the vineyards and the fruit comes healthy and with good ripeness, I don’t have to do a lot in the winery.” – a modest statement from an experienced and self-assured winemaker.
Douro
XISTO ILIMITADO BRANCO
● White
Ref.: V0001250
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Rabigato
XISTO CRU BRANCO
● White
Ref.: V0001254
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Rabigato, Codega, Gouveio, Viosinho, Sonzelinho Branco
XISTO ILIMITADO TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0001251
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz, Rufete...
INDIE XISTO
● Red
Ref.: V0001252
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Field blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinat Amarela, Rufete
XISTO CRU TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0001346
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Field blend
MONO C TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0004197
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Castelao
Vinho Verde
GRANITO CRU ALVARINHO
● White
Ref.: V0001253
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Alvarinho
Dao
GRANITO CRU DAO
● White
Ref.: V0004711
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Field blend
MONO A TINTO DAO
● Red
Ref.: V0004712
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Alfrocheiro
QUINTA DO ROMEU, JOAO MENÉRES, DOP DOURO
Nothing is flat at Romeu. Neither landscape nor climate, neither people... nor aromas! The vineyards, the olive groves, the cork oak forest and two streams coexist in harmony with squirrels, livestock and wild boars, forming a living patchwork governed only by nature. The wines naturally reflect all this. Although with the robust character of Douro, they show the elegance and freshness of this distinctive location. There is a great respect for the grape variety and in the cellar, everything happens with minimum of interference.
The grapes are hand picked, foot trodden in granite lagares, and spontaneously fermented using wild yeast. The use of Sulphur is minimal and the wine is matured in old wood, to preserve its freshness. The farm is located in the north-east corner of Douro Superior, with 25 ha of vines, 120 ha of olive groves and vast area of cork oak forest. It is now run by Joao Meneres, representing the fifth generation of the family, who fell in love with this land as long ago, as 1874. An altitude of 320m, dry continental climate and shale - granitic soil, determine the style of the wine. The estate is certified organic since 1997 and in 2012 Joao also decided to convert it to biodynamic, allowing nature to take care of things.
QUINTA DO ROMEU RESERVA BRANCO
● White
Ref.: V0004985
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Gouveio, Viosinho, Arinto, Rabigato
QUINTA DO ROMEU TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0000860
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Tourig Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Sousa, Touriga Franca
QUINTA DO ROMEU RESERVA TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0000861
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Tourig Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Sousa, Touriga Franca
MOINHO DO GATO
● Red
Ref.: V0000859
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
VIEIRA DE SOUSA, QUINTA DO BOM DIA, LUISA BORGES & MARIA VIEIRA DE SOUSA, DOURO, PORTO
Although the Vieira de Sousa family has been working their vineyards in Cima Corgo for five generations, they have only started bottling their port in 2008. For Luísa Borges, who oversees the winemaking, it was very much a “home coming” experience. After graduating from oenology and two years of working for Taylor’s, she joined forces with her sister Maria reviving the family brand. They own five fincas in Cima Corgo, in direct proximity to the vineyards and equipped with traditional granitic stone lagares. Depending on the style, the wines are either elaborated in stainless steel (to capture lively primary fruit of the ruby ports) or aged oxidatively in large format tonneau or smaller pipes (tawny and white ports). Luisa favours freshness and primary fruit profile, so she harvests a little earlier than others. The sweetness in her wine is never “too much”, as it is offset by lively acidity. Addition of the finest quality aguardente is carefully calibrated and the spirit is seamlessly integrated.
PORT-FINE WHITE
● White
Ref.: V0004512
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-FINE WHITE 10 YEARS
● White
Ref.: V0005097
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-FINE RUBY
● Red
Ref.: V0004513
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
375cl PORT-FINE TAWNY
● Red
ef.: V0004514
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-FINE TAWNY
● Red
ef.: V0004515
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-10 y TAWNY
● Red
Ref.: V0004516
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-20 y TAWNY
● Red
Ref.: V0004517
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-30 y TAWNY
● Red
Ref.: V0004518
Vintage: NV
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-COLHEITA 2003
● Red
Ref.: V0004519
Vintage: 2003
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-LBV 2015
● Red
ef.: V0004520
Vintage: 2015
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-LBV 2018
● Red
Ref.: V0004516
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend
PORT-VINTAGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004521
Vintage: 2017
Grape Varietals: Douro field blend