Morgado do Quintao Branco de Tintas 2021

Deep in the western Algarve, where the Monchique mountains meet the Atlantic Ocean, amidst the Algarve's orange groves and ancient olive trees, lies an ambitious family project.The ambition is to further the spread of Algarve wine, combined with the promotion of art and cultural education.

Morgado do Quintão is a project in its fifth generation within the family of Filipe Caldas de Vasconcellos, who has been defining its route since 2017. To make things easier, I'll mention that it was founded in the early 1810s by the 1st Count of Silves – Francisco Manuel Pereira Caldas.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Negra Mole from Algarve, Portugal

Taste Profile: Pale yellow color with coppery nuances, in the nose notes of fresh cherry and brioche. In the mouth it is mineral and dense, with texture and depth.

Winemaking Process: Direct press, without SO2 until the end of fermentation. Controlled temperature fermentation in neutral French oak barrels. Stage and batonnage for 6 months.