Alcohol: 13,5%
Grape(s) : Tempranillo, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
Localisation : Douro, Portugal
Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruits dominate the nose—think prunes, strawberries, and blackberries—with subtle hints of cedar box, tobacco, and cocoa powder. Full-bodied and smooth, featuring soft, engaging tannins. The wine finishes fresh and persistent, making it both approachable and satisfying. Aged for 3 months in a mix of French and American oak, which adds gentle complexity without overpowering the fruit
Food Pairing: Perfect on its own or as an aperitif. Ideal to match with roasts, grilled meats and Pasta. Also, soft cheeses and desserts in general.
Notes: Grapes are crushed and fermented in stainless steel vats with controlled temperature. Before bottling, the wine is filtered and stabilized.
The Domain: Quinta da Calçada is rich in stories and accumulated experience in wine and sparkling wine production, set in a vibrant region that captivates the senses.
Quinta da Calçada cellars were founded in 1917 in a XVI century palatial building that played a historic role in the Amarante region and whose influence even extends to Portugal.
Wines have been produced at Quinta da Calçada since 1917. The origins belong to António do Lago Cerqueira, a republican, winemaker, diplomat and founder of the Quinta da Calçada cellars.
After returning from exile in France, where he studied winemaking at the Institut National Agronomique, António do Lago Cerqueira brought with him innovative techniques that still mark the history of Quinta da Calçada and the region today. António do Lago Cerqueira presents himself as anything but traditional: he establishes new high-density vineyard configurations and was also a pioneer in sparkling wine using the champenoise method. Inspired by Cognac practices, he began producing wine spirits aged in casks. Using his vision and expertise as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, he significantly enhanced the wine industry, having even been one of the first to export wine within the region.
The Vinho Verde region has been an officially demarcated region since 1908. This recognition marked the birth of Vinho Verde's identity as a product with its own personality and style.
Amarante has always been a major hub for agricultural production and wine production was not far behind: it was one of the first five sub-regions of the controlled designation of origin along with Monção, Lima, Basto and Braga.
The remarkable extension of vineyards - more than 50ha with varying ages that extend until the beggining of the XX century - allows us to interpret the different terroirs. This collection features a small plot that fills us with pride, a testament to the rich history of Quinta da Calçada. We are talking about a plot of vineyard that is certified as the oldest in the Vinho Verde region - 0,5ha of extreme vineyard positioned on a single terrace.
Quinta da Calçada is one of the oldest producers in the Vinho Verde region, specializing in the production of white, rosé, and sparkling wines of recognized quality.
