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WINES
Production is based on a series of traditional winemaking processes that are currently considered state-of-the-art among the best wines, in particular fermentation in vats and French oak vats, with the highest standards of cellar hygiene. Depending on the vintage, we sometimes use very careful batonnage.
Some wines are aged in French oak barrels and all wines age in the bottle for at least one year before being released on the market.
In addition to the Portuguese tradition of blending, new choices have been made in recent years, such as the production of single-varietal wines – the Partage Collection (partager = sharing the best we have) – which are considered by some to be the most distinctive wines from the Portocarro estate.
WHITES
AUTOCARRO Nº 38
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 80% Arinto, 20% Galego Dourado
Winemaking: Vinification and fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 12.5% | Total acidity – 6.77 | Residual sugar – 1.0 g/L | Ph – 3.18
Gastronomy: Pairs with fish and salads.
Ideal serving temperature: 8-10º
Tasting notes: Intense nose with citrus notes, some flint giving a mineral touch. In the mouth, striking acidity, but not aggressive, with notes of minerality, and the citrus notes standing out.
Awards/Nominations:
Jancis Robinson notes: Excellent entry level white. Round and peachy on the palate with very firm structure. Chalky finish. Very refreshing! Long. Hint of lime.
GV – Scores 16/20
HERDADE DE PORTOCARRO
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other Features: The vineyard is surrounded by trees and the characteristic vines are arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: Arinto, Sercial and Galego Dourado
Production: Fermentation in stainless steel vats.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 12.50% | Total acidity – 6.0 g/L | Residual sugar – 0.7 |
pH – 3.40
Pairing: Pairs well with fish, salads, white meats and sushi.
Ideal serving temperature: 8-10º C
Tasting notes: Clear yellow color, golden nuances. Clean nose, where citrus notes and minerality stand out. orange blossom. In the mouth it presents excellent acidity, very balanced, with mineral and citrus notes.
Long, persistent and very fresh aftertaste.
GERÓNIMO
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: The vineyard is surrounded by trees and the vines are arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of
a hill facing south, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and
like cold nights. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand
Grapes: 50% Galego Dourado, 50% Sercial
Winemaking: Fermentation in French oak vats followed by a smooth battonnage.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 12.5% | Total acidity – 6.9 g/L | Residual sugar – 1.7 g/L | Ph - 3.2
Pairing: Pairs with fish, seafood and cheese. Service temperature: 10ºC
Tasting notes: Discreet, clean nose, with citrus sensations, green apple and wet stone.
Mineral, full of class. In the mouth it is full, deep, with a vibrant acidity, again citrus, apple, very mineral and fresh. Great persistence.
Nominations/awards:
- 17.5 points – Vinotec - points awarded by the best Japanese Sommelier and President of the Japan Wine Society), 2019
- “Wine of Excellence 2018”
- Wine Magazine 02/2019
- 18.5 points – Revista de Vinhos, 2018
FIGAS
This wine is made by Teresa Mota Capitão, Pepe's daughter, from grapes from a 60-year-old vineyard of Fernão Pires variety, planted on open ground.
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 15º, indigenous yeasts, batonnage for 3 months before bottling, 1 year in bottle.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 13% | Total acidity – 6.5 g/L | Residual sugar – 1.2 g/L | Ph– 3.3
Pairing: Pairs with fish and cheeses.
Ideal serving temperature: 12 - 13º C
Tasting Note: On the nose it presents notes of citrus, smoke, cut grass. In the mouth it reveals marked and refreshing acidity, mineral, citrus notes and cut herb. Persistent, full, impactful with long.
ROSÉS
AUTOCARRO Nº 13
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 100% Aragonez
Winemaking: Vinification and fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Analytical Characteristics: Alcohol – 12.5% | Total acidity – 5.47 | Residual sugar – 0.9 g/L | Ph – 3.26
Gastronomy: Pairs with sushi, fish (e.g. sardines) and salads.
Service temperature: 8-10º
Tasting notes: Delicate nose with notes of red fruits, some orange blossom and plums. In the mouth, a striking and lively acidity, with notes of plum standing out in an elegant, harmonious and refreshing combination.
TEARS OF ANIMA
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification: Fermentation in French oak vats at a controlled temperature of 13º C
Analytical Characteristics: Alcohol – 12.50% | Total acidity – 6.4 g/L | Residual sugar – 2.7 | Ph – 3.32
Gastronomy: Pairs with grilled sardines, smoked salmon, salads and sushi.
Tasting notes: Intense but discreet nose with citrus notes of tangerine, green plum and orange blossom. In the mouth it reveals an extraordinary balance, with a refreshing acidity and the presence of citrus notes and red fruits, with a particular predominance of plum. The finish is long with mineral notes.
REDS
AUTOCARRO Nº 27
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 33.3% Aragonês, 33.3% Touriga Nacional and 33.3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification: Fermentation in vats.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 13.5% | Total acidity – 5 | Residual sugar – 0.9 g/L | Ph – 3.8
Gastronomy: Pairs with homemade and traditional food, white and red meat.
Service temperature: 15ºC
Tasting notes: Intense and refreshing nose with notes of plums and red fruits. Vibrant and lively acidity with tannins present, but not aggressive, giving a jovial and pleasant youth.
Awards/Nominations:
- Silver Medal, Vienna Wine Contest 2014
- Silver Medal, Vienna Wine Contest 2013
- 16/20, Wine Magazine, Jan 2019
HERDADE DE PORTOCARRO
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 50% Touriga Nacional and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking: Fermentation in oak vats. Aging for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 14.5% | Total acidity – 4.9 g/L | Residual sugar – 4.32 | Ph- 3.82
Gastronomy: Pairs well with meat.
Service temperature: 16º C
Tasting notes: Intense garnet color with aromas of ripe plums, mixed with fruits, wild herbs, spices and wood toast. In the mouth it is enveloping, reveals enormous balance and a very long finish, based on fine and elegant tannins.
Nominations/awards:
- Silver Medal in Food Pairing - Cathay Pacific HK Int. Wine & Spirit Competition 2019
- 17 pts– Best Wines of the Year 2017 in Revista de Vinhos (01/2019)
ANIMA
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification: Fermentation in vats. Aging for 24 months in French oak barrels.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 13% | Total acidity – 6.5 g/L | Residual sugar –2.7 g/L | Ph – 3.6
Gastronomy: Pairs well with everything except red meat.
Service temperature: 16º C
Tasting notes: Shades of garnet reveal a wine with notes of wild fruits mixed with fresh coffee, dark chocolate and wood toast. All in a very elegant, exotic, fresh and long-lasting set.
Nominations/awards:
- Best Portuguese red wine (without PGI) from 2006 to 2012
- Best Portuguese exotic wine, Wine magazine, 03/2013
- Anima L8 - 17; Anima L10 - 17.5; Anima L11 – 19 (score awarded by Revista de Vinhos)
CAVALO MALUCO
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 60% Touriga Franca, 30% Touriga Nacional, 10% Petit Verdot
Vinification: Fermentation in vats. Aging for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 13.5% | Total acidity – 5.4 g/L | Residual sugar – 2.9 | Ph– 3.94
Gastronomy: Pairs well with meat and dark chocolate.
Service temperature: 16º C
Tasting notes: Intense and deep garnet color, a wine with a rich and complex aroma with floral notes,
dark fruits, sweet chocolate, spice and smoke. In the mouth the striking structure, notes of freshness awaken the aromatic richness and precede a long and challenging finish.
Nominations/awards:
- Cavalo Maluco 2013 among the best wines from the Setúbal Peninsula in 2019 – Grandes Escolhas magazine (2020)
- Best Portuguese Red by the President of the Court of Master Sommeliers, 03/2014
SPECIAL EDITIONS
PARTAGE SERCIAL
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 100% Sercial (Esgana-Cão)
Winemaking: Fermentation in oak vats with
controlled temperature at 12º C. Aging in stainless steel with battonage every 2 weeks.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 12% Total acidity – 7.5 g/L | Residual sugar – 0.7 g/L | Ph - 3.17
Gastronomy: Pairs with fish and salads.
Ideal serving temperature: 8-10º C
Tasting notes: Fine, elegant and delicate nose, with mineral notes and slight floral. In the mouth a mineral freshness, broad and delicate and a resistant and salty finish.
PARTAGE GALEGO DOURADO
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grape varieties: 100% Galego Dourado
Vinification: Fermentation in oak vats at a controlled temperature of 12ºC. Stage in stainless steel with battonage every 2 weeks.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 12.5% | Total acidity – 6.25 g/L | Residual sugar – 0.9 g/L | Ph - 3.42
Gastronomy: Pairs with fish, sushi and cheese.
Ideal serving temperature: 8-10º C
Tasting notes: Light, open and clear color. Discreet on the nose with citrus notes, flintstone and wet stone. In the mouth the attack is also citrusy, but here white-fleshed fruits, pear and wet stone, mineral and salty, come together. Very balanced acidity, fresh, full, long and persistent.
PARTAGE TOURIGA NACIONAL
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grape varieties: 100% Touriga Nacional
Vinification: Fermentation in oak vats. Aging for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 14% | Total acidity – 7.4 g/L | Ph- 3.54 | Residual sugar – 2.9 g/L
Gastronomy: Pairs with all types of stewed, grilled or roasted meats.
Ideal serving temperature: 15º C
Tasting notes: Deep garnet color, aromas of plum jam and ripe red fruits. Light perception of spices and chocolate. In the mouth it has great elegance, is well balanced, and has a long persistence. A very distinct wine.
PARTAGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification: Fermentation in oak vats. Aging for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 14% | Total acidity – 6.4 g/L | Residual sugar – 4.2 | Ph – 3.80
Gastronomy: Goes well with traditional Portuguese and robust dishes, such as hare feijoada, game pie or beef stew aged on the grill.
Ideal serving temperature: 16º C
Tasting notes: Deep garnet color, intense and bright. Very restrained and mysterious nose, with hints of ripe red peppers, notes of forest and tobacco. Mouth with a fresh and striking structure, with elegant tannins. Some notes of ripe peppers, currants, black plums and pepper, in a harmonious combination and with a very long finish.
PARTAGE PETIT VERDOT
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 100% Petit Verdot
Vinification: Fermentation in oak vats. Aging for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 13% |
Total acidity – 6.25 g/L | Residual sugar – low ˂ 0.6 g/L | pH – 3.64 |
Gastronomy: Pairs well with traditional Portuguese and robust dishes and with any kind of meat.
Ideal serving temperature: 16º C
Tasting notes: Nose of forest fruits, spices and a slight vegetal touch. Sensual mouth, very fresh, great balance and finesse, full of spices. Long finish with thin and elegant tannins.
GLÓRIA
Soil: Clay loam with high levels of calcium and silica
Other characteristics: Vineyard surrounded by trees and vines arranged in a North-South orientation, on top of a hill facing South, 60 meters above the Sado river valley. The days are hot and the nights are cold. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand.
Grapes: 70% Touriga Franca and 30% Petit Verdot
Winemaking: 1198 numbered bottles of 0.75 L and 73 magnums of 1.5L were produced. Prolonged fermentation in 50 hL French oak Seguin Moreau vats, with controlled temperature at 25º, indigenous yeasts and gentle maceration. Aging for 18 months in new 400 L French oak barrels. Boutes, with medium toast. Subsequent aging for 18 months in bottle.
Analytical Parameters: Alcohol – 13% | Total acidity – 5.9 gr/L | Ph – 3.74
Gastronomy: Oven-roasted lamb, leg of lamb with herbs and spices, grilled veal chop and chocolate cake.
Service temperature: 15º C
Tasting notes: Intense color with violet hints. On the nose, Touriga Franca dominates with notes of moss, forest, black fruit, coffee, tobacco, with the subtle spices of Petit Verdot appearing at the end. Mouth intensity well balanced by freshness and elegance. Powerful tannins that prefigure and announce the longevity of this wine, balsamic notes, cocoa, wild blackberries and lots of spices.