Style

A fresh and vibrant volcanic rosé, combining red fruit with pronounced salinity and mineral character. Light yet structured, with a distinctive Atlantic profile.

Vineyard

Located on Pico Island (Azores), with vineyards planted in volcanic basalt soils close to the Atlantic Ocean. Extreme maritime conditions, strong winds, and low-yielding vines contribute to freshness, salinity, and mineral intensity.

Winery

Hand-harvested grapes with short skin contact and gentle extraction. Fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel and aged briefly on lees to enhance texture while preserving freshness and purity.

Production

~14 000 bottles

Nose/Palate

Fresh strawberry, cherry, citrus, and subtle iodine notes on the nose, followed by a light to medium-bodied palate with crisp acidity, a saline mineral-driven profile, red berry and citrus flavors, a delicate spicy edge, and a fresh, dry, persistent finish.

Pico Island is one of the most distinctive wine regions of the Azores, shaped by its volcanic soils, Atlantic climate and dramatic coastal landscape. Located in the middle of the North Atlantic, the island is dominated by Mount Pico, Portugal’s highest mountain, whose volcanic geology defines much of the local viticultural character.

Pico’s vineyards are planted in dark basaltic soils, often in small plots protected from the strong Atlantic winds by traditional dry-stone walls known as currais. These enclosed vineyard parcels create a unique landscape and help protect the vines while allowing them to benefit from the island’s abundant sunlight and maritime freshness.

The cool, ocean-influenced climate gives Pico wines naturally high acidity, saline minerality and remarkable freshness. White wines are particularly expressive, often showing citrus, green apple, floral notes and a distinctive smoky or stony character, while rosé and red wines can combine bright fruit with the island’s characteristic saline tension.

The combination of volcanic rock, ocean winds and extreme vineyard conditions creates wines with a strong sense of place. Rather than relying on richness, Pico’s wines are defined by energy, precision and a distinctly Atlantic character.

Pico has a remarkable winemaking heritage, and its historic vineyard landscape has been recognised for its cultural importance. The traditional currais and centuries-old vineyard practices remain central to the island’s identity.

Pico Island produces wines unlike almost anywhere else — volcanic, saline and intensely Atlantic, combining bright fruit and vibrant acidity with a distinctive sense of volcanic terroir.

The 2025 vintage in Pico Island reflects the unique combination of volcanic soils and Atlantic maritime conditions that define the island’s wines. The cool ocean influence helps preserve freshness and acidity, while the volcanic terroir contributes a distinctive mineral and saline character.

The wines show fresh citrus, wild berries and delicate floral notes, supported by vibrant acidity and a clean, saline finish. Rosé styles in particular can combine bright red fruit with a light, energetic texture and subtle volcanic character.

Compared with warmer continental regions, Pico wines remain naturally fresh and precise, with the Atlantic climate giving them a distinctive tension and refreshing character.

2025 Pico Island is a vibrant and expressive vintage — fresh, saline and mineral, capturing the unmistakable volcanic and Atlantic character of this unique Azorean terroir.