Tinta Francisca

Winemaker Dirk van der Niepoort dubs it the "little brother" of his Vintage Ports. Why? Because it shares its origin with grapes from the same areas within the estate in the Cima Corgo region, Vale de Mendiz. These over seventy-year-old vines yield limited fruit with highly expressive aromas. The winemaking process mirrors that of its counterpart. Grapes are meticulously handpicked, then traditionally foot-trodden in Lagares. The wine matures in large wooden barrels known as "balseiros" in Gaia. Niepoort bottles their LBV four to six years after harvest, resulting in a truly exceptional wine with a character all its own.

Niepoort Vintage Port is a highly sought-after fortified wine that showcases the expertise of a renowned producer. Hailing from the Douro Valley, this wine is crafted from grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. The unique terroir of the region, characterized by steep slopes and schist soils, imparts distinct flavors and complexity to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional methods, including foot treading in granite lagares, to extract the finest qualities from the grapes. The resulting wine is known for its rich, full-bodied style, with intense fruit flavors, velvety tannins, and a long, lingering finish.

The name Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas 2017 highlights the vineyard's ancient vines, some over 100 years old, which consist of 30+ native grape varieties, adding complexity and stability to vintage quality. Similar to Pintas wines, the winemaking team ensures only the finest tannins make it into the wine by gently crushing hand-selected grapes. After fermentation, it undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for 20 months in French oak. The 2017 Vinhas Velhas impresses with complex aromas of juicy plums, diverse spices, and mineral notes. These impressions continue on the palate with opulent tannins leading to a long, fresh finish. A true delight for any occasion!

Luis Seabra Indie Xisto Tinto is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winemaker Luis Seabra. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a region known for its rugged terrain and unique soil composition. The vineyards are situated on steep slopes, which provide excellent drainage and exposure to the sun. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes to shine through. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant blend of indigenous grape varieties, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. This wine is a perfect example of the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and is sure to impress any wine enthusiast.

Quinta do Portal 29 Grapes Reserve Ruby Port is produced from traditional red varieties from the Douro Valley such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. The Douro is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Located in Northeast Portugal, within the Douro River valley, surrounded by craggy mountains that give it very particular soil and climacteric characteristics. Quinta do Portal properties are located in the Cima-Corgo subregion with the vineyards spread between 5 estates that have different altitudes and solar exposures and the variety of grape varieties allow us to produce a diversity of blending options. After maceration at 28-30ºC in both stainless steel “Lagares” and closed tanks, the wines are aged for between 4 and 5 years.