The Herdade do Portocarro winery is located south of Lisbon, in the district of Alcácer do Sal, surrounded by olive groves and paddocks in the middle of a fertile and idyllic area. The 15 hectare south-facing vineyard is located in an area crossed by the Sado River and characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The warm and temperate Mediterranean climate in the Setúbal Peninsula region is characterized by the proximity of the sea. This special landscape and the love for wine and high-quality raw materials result in products of unique quality every year. JOSÉ ABREU LOPES DA MOTA CAPITÃO's project focuses on a philosophy of high quality wines in limited quantities and exclusive production. Integrated crop protection without human intervention ensures that the wine can express its full potential and avoids a number of traditional winemaking processes such as B. the fermentation of the grapes in barrels made of French oak wood, give the wines their unique character.

From the very beginning, the Herdade do Portocarro winery has produced unique wines that have immediately positioned themselves at the highest level of national production, including Herdade do Portocarro, Tears of Anima and Cavalo Maluco. These wines have an intense and versatile personality, are firm and earthy and are characterized by an exceptional elegance and freshness.

Manufacturer's address: Herdade do Portocarro, São Romão do Sado, 7595-033 - Torrão, Portugal

Growing area: Península de Setúbal, Alentejo
Grape varieties: San Giovese 70%, Arinto 30%
Alcohol content: 12.5% / Vol.
Residual sugar: 1.2 g/L
Terroir: Light clay with high calcium and pebble content.
A single vineyard surrounded by trees. Plantation on a south-facing hilltop, 60 meters above the Sado River valley. The days are hot and the nights are cool, creating ideal conditions for the vines and thus ensuring excellent grape quality.
Harvest: The harvest is done by hand and the grape selection is carried out in two steps.
Aging: Vinification in 5,000-liter French oak barrels. Aging with a very light batonnage.
Production: 1,200 bottles