Five kilometres from the city of Évora is the Quinta de São José de Peramanca. Its name (Pedra Manca - oscillating stone) is explained by the existence of large granite stones in the region. The western surroundings of Évora have always been, since Roman times and throughout the centuries, considered as one of the most important quality wine producing regions, and the area has become known as "Lands of Peramanca", given the abundance of these oscillating stones.
At the end of the 19th century, the wines produced there won several medals in international competitions. However, by that time, the scourge of phylloxera put an end to the cultivation of vines in almost the whole country and the lands of Peramanca were no exception.
Nowadays Pêra-Grave wines are the last known fruits of Quinta de São José de Peramanca. They have unique characteristics due to the fact that their terroir is based on a granite mantle that is between one and a half and two metres deep.
João Grave, great-grandson of Joaquim António da Costa who acquired the estate in 1912, is responsible for the production of the wines of Quinta de São José de Peramanca. Nuno Cancela de Abreu and Luis Bourbon are in charge of the oenology project.
Since 2003, about 15.5 hectares of vineyards have been planted at Quinta de São José de Peramanca, from which the varieties Arinto, Verdelho and Alvarinho (white wines) and Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Petit Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot (red wines) stand out.
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