A representation of the wine the locals drink.
A white blend is designed to be drunk with food, with a little bit of weight and texture that you'd expect from an Alentejo white, both Antao Vaz and Perrum providing structure and fruit. Arinto brings good acidity to maintain balance.
The wine displays aromas of tropical fruits with hints of vanilla and light minerality. Fresh and balanced with a long and persistent finish.
This is a family run winery, in the heart of Redondo, with a deep love and understanding of the viticultural heritage of their region. Alexandre Relvas started in 1997, and his two sons Alexandre Jr and António now run the show, ably supported by Head Winemaker Nuno Franco and his team at the Pimenta Winery.
Herdade São Miguel is the original, flagship estate which comprises 35 Ha of vineyard as well as Cork forest and olive groves and a heathy flock of Merino sheep.
In a move to secure more quality grapes, they purchased the Pimenta Winery and it's 150 Ha estate - 60 Ha of vineyards and 90 Ha of Cork forest - around Sao Miguel de Machede, and another 70 Ha of vineyards near Vidigueira. Other vineyards around the wineries are rented and managed by the team.
The wines are bold in expression, varied in style and authenticity shines through them all.
The family develop their enterprise locally and globally, committing to ambitious environmentally sustainable and socially responsible policies so the benefits are shared, and added value is retained.
Hand harvested. Total Destemming. Maceration before fermentation of 8h to 12h. Pressed under vacuum, fermentation under controlled temperature (15º to 18º) in stainless steel vats during 10 to 15 days.
Poultry, well-seasoned fish, cod-fish and sea food.
90 points - Wine Enthusiast 2022
