Style

A traditional yet fresh Alentejo white, combining old-vine complexity with a balanced, elegant profile. Textured and food-friendly, with both richness and precision

Vineyard

Located in Alentejo, sourced from old field-blend vineyards planted on granite and schist soils. Poor soils and old vines naturally limit yields, enhancing concentration while maintaining freshness.

Winery

Hand-harvested grapes, whole-bunch pressed and fermented with native yeasts. Vinified mainly in stainless steel with a small proportion in neutral oak, followed by short lees aging to enhance texture and complexity.

Production

~40 000 bottles

Nose/Palate

Citrus, stone fruit, light herbal notes, and subtle minerality on the nose, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate with a rounded yet fresh profile, citrus and orchard fruit flavors, delicate herbal and mineral nuances, and a textured, balanced, persistent finish.

Alentejo is one of Portugal’s largest and most diverse wine regions, covering much of the country’s south-east. Its warm, dry Mediterranean climate and varied landscapes allow producers to make wines ranging from rich, full-bodied reds to increasingly precise and fresh white wines.

The region’s vineyards are planted in diverse soils, including granite, schist, limestone, clay and sandy soils. The combination of warm days and cooler nights, particularly in higher-altitude areas, helps balance ripeness with acidity.

Alentejo is traditionally associated with red varieties such as Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira and Castelão, while white varieties including Antão Vaz, Arinto and Roupeiro are increasingly important. Modern producers are also exploring less conventional varieties and low-intervention winemaking.

Alentejo wines often show ripe fruit, generous texture and Mediterranean character, but quality-focused producers increasingly emphasise freshness, mineral precision and vineyard expression. This is particularly evident in wines from cooler sites and producers working with minimal intervention.

Alentejo combines Portugal’s warm Mediterranean climate with diverse soils and a growing focus on freshness and terroir, producing wines that range from powerful and generous to surprisingly elegant, mineral and precise.

These are traditional Portuguese white varieties. Each contributes a different element to a wine: aroma, freshness, texture or structure. They are less internationally known than Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and Chenin Blanc, but are closely linked to Portugal’s regional wine identity.

Roupeiro

Roupeiro, also known as Síria, is a traditional Portuguese variety widely used in inland and southern regions, including Alentejo.

It produces light, fresh wines with lemon, green apple, pear and white-flower aromas. Acidity is moderate, and the palate is generally delicate rather than powerful.

Compared with Sauvignon Blanc, Roupeiro is less aromatic and less herbal. Compared with Chardonnay, it is lighter and less textured. It is mainly used to add freshness and aromatic lift to blends.

Rabo de Ovelha

Rabo de Ovelha is an old Portuguese variety named after the shape of its grape clusters. It is mainly found in southern and central Portugal and is traditionally used in blends.

The wines are typically delicate and soft, with notes of citrus, pear, flowers and light herbs. Acidity is moderate, and the structure is relatively light.

Rabo de Ovelha contributes elegance, subtle aroma and balance, rather than concentration or power. Its presence in old mixed vineyards reflects Portugal’s traditional field-blend culture.

Trincadeira das Pratas

Trincadeira das Pratas is a rare Portuguese white variety traditionally associated with southern Portugal. It is unrelated to the red variety Trincadeira.

It produces lean, fresh wines with light citrus, green fruit and floral notes. Compared with Sauvignon Blanc, it is less aromatic and herbaceous. Compared with Chardonnay, it is lighter and less suited to rich, oak-aged styles.

Today, the variety is mainly found in old vineyards and traditional blends. Its revival supports the preservation of Portugal’s lesser-known grape heritage.

Alicante Branco

Alicante Branco is a Portuguese white variety that should not be confused with Alicante Bouschet, the red teinturier grape.

It produces wines with ripe citrus, pear and yellow apple, supported by a rounded texture and moderate acidity. Compared with Sauvignon Blanc, it is softer and more fruit-driven. Compared with Chardonnay, it is generally less rich and less suited to oak ageing.

In Alentejo, Alicante Branco contributes body, ripe fruit and texture, while more acidic varieties such as Arinto provide freshness and balance.

Arinto

Arinto, also known as Pederna, is one of Portugal’s most important white varieties. It is widely planted and particularly valuable in warm regions such as Alentejo.

Arinto is defined by high acidity, citrus fruit and mineral freshness. Typical aromas include lemon, lime, green apple and white flowers. The palate is usually dry, linear and energetic, with a clean, saline finish.

Compared with Chardonnay, Arinto is leaner and more acidic. Compared with Sauvignon Blanc, it is less aromatic and herbal but often more mineral. Compared with Riesling, it shares high acidity but is generally less aromatic.

In Alentejo, Arinto is especially important because it adds tension, freshness and ageing potential to blends made from riper varieties such as Antão Vaz and Alicante Branco.

Role in blends

Together, these varieties offer a clear range of characteristics:

Roupeiro: aroma and freshness
Rabo de Ovelha: delicacy and balance
Trincadeira das Pratas: light structure and regional character
Alicante Branco: ripe fruit and texture
Arinto: acidity, minerality and longevity

Compared with 2024, the 2025 vintage in Alentejo is riper, more expressive and fruit-driven, while retaining good freshness.

The wines show citrus, green apple, pear and white flowers, with lively acidity and subtle herbal notes. Arinto adds freshness and mineral tension, while Roupeiro and Alicante Branco provide fruit and texture.

2025 Alentejo is a bright, balanced vintage with greater ripeness and aromatic intensity than 2024.