Altano red wine from Symington Family Estates produced in the Douro region
The Symington family, with Scottish, English and Portuguese ancestry has been present in the Douro for five generations — since 1882 — and through the current generation’s great grandmother, the family’s links to the wines of the Douro span 14 generations, to the mid-17th century and to the very beginnings of the history of Port
<p>For more than 20 years, the name João Portugal Ramos has been associated with Portuguese wines, first as a consulting winemaker for well known brands of wine and since 1992 as a bottling producer.</p> <p>The success and the prizes accumulated throughout his career have earned him the national and international recognition as one of the main responsible for the evolution of the Portuguese wines in the last decade.</p> <p>The Alentejo was the region chosen to produce its first wines. In 1990, João Portugal Ramos planted the first five hectares of vineyard in Estremoz, where he has lived since 1988, starting his personal project. It expanded its activity beyond the Alentejo from 1989, reaching Ribatejo, Beiras, Douro and Vinho Verde</p>
<p>Aveleda Vinho Verde presents citrus-coloured, young and balanced, it has a smooth, delicate aroma, characterized by notes of fresh fruit. In the mouth it presents a fresh and vibrant taste.</p>
<p>Aveleda Alvarinho is a white wine from Vinhos Verdes region. Aveleda Alvarinho White wine is the perfect accompaniment to elegant, fresh vegetable based or gratind dishes, starters such as oysters or asparagus in butter sauce or even dishes with fatty fish like salmon</p>
<p></p><p>Approach at Quinta de Cottas is to capture the essence of the Douro Valley’s premier vineyards producing wines with high quality, distinct personality that pair well with food and are accessibly priced.<br />Quinta de Cottas house style is the blend of the vineyards with the winery’s personality and winemaking priorities, as expressed through the wines. Although the wines are different in each vintage, a thread of similarity ties them together</p>
<p></p><p>kopke is the oldest Port wine house.It was established in 1638, even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. This House built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. It is leader in the production of Port Tawny Colheita wines, including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports, also producing excellent DOC Douro wines</p> <p></p> <p></p>
<p></p><p>Monte da Capela was the result of the ingenuity, wisdom and accumulated experience of its members. The leadership of the largest companies in the wine industry and the promotion of the Alentejo was inspiring for the development of a personal project that took advantage of the best of Pias terroir and Alentejo castes for the creation of unique wines in concentration of color and aromas.</p>
<p></p><p>Located in Anadia, the Caves of the Mountain were founded in 1943 by Adriano Henriques, passing since then from parents to children, being now in the fourth generation. Focused on the production, marketing and distribution of beverages, has sought with the passing of many years and a few generations always the same purpose, the quality of its products. Proof of this is the many quality awards you have been earning over the years</p>
<p></p><p>In 2001 began the adventure of Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serôdio Borges. This young couple at first had no vineyards or wine, but a common dream, a personal project to which they dedicated themselves body and soul.<br />The name Wine & Soul is the consequence of his passion and total commitment to wine. From the beginning the work of this company focuses on an untiring search for exceptional vineyards in the Pinhão valley, the historic heart of the great Port wines, and give them a voice</p>
<p></p><p>Quinta da Casa Amarela has been in the possession of the same family since the year 1885. The housing, rebuilt and expanded in the first quarter of the last century, lends the name to the property, because of the yellow color with which it is painted . Family-oriented company, continuation of the multicentennial traditions of the region, in the art of producing Port Wine and Douro Denomination of Origin Wine</p> <p></p> <p></p>
<p></p><p>Quinta do Soito is in a rustic and bucolic landscape that we invite you to discover the Quinta do Soito, located between the Serra da Estrela and Serra do Caramulo.</p>
<p></p><p>Curral Telles Zeta Red Wine is made from a blend of white and red grape varieties from an old vineyard, very old, located at 650 meters altitude in the municipality of Mêda. Spontaneous fermentation in concret tank and 18 months aging in used French oak barrels.</p> <p>It presents very light red, almost intense orange color. Sharp and penetrating aroma, with dominant notes of spices, cherry and wood. On the palate, it is ample and fresh, showing great elegance and beautiful balance.</p>
<p></p> <p>Quinta da Rede, located in the parish of Santa Cristina, has its oldest historical records dating back to 1484, making it part of the Douro Wine Region even before the demarcation of 1756, carried out by Marquês de Pombal under authorization of king D. José I</p>
<p></p><p>Quinta Vale d'Aldeia – located in the Meda region in the heart of the Upper Douro – is a project born of one family’s effort and dedication, with the main aim of producing outstanding wines. </p>
<p></p><div class="value product-short-description description"> <div class="product-description-height"><span><span>Mateus Nicolau de Almeida, is a person of a disconcerting simplicity that does not even seem to carry the nickname of the tradition of a family with many years in the metier of wines. </span><span>In formation, he followed the Father's way, studying in Bordeaux. </span><span>When he returned he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Muxagat project. </span><span>His wines, just as he exudes authenticity.</span></span></div> <p></p> </div>
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Altano red wine from Symington Family Estates produced in the Douro region