Adega Viúva Gomes Collares Tinto

Description

The wines of Colares are an unparalleled paradox in Portugal. Let’s start with the vineyard, which is entirely planted on an impressive 15 hectares, which in itself gives a glimpse of the dynamics of this tiny region. There is also the uncommon peculiarity that these vines have never been affected by the phylloxera scourge of the late 19th century, thanks to their sandy soils. Yet, Colares, despite these paradoxes, is a region in its own right that produces genuine wines full of character. They were among the most celebrated and sought-after wines of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Even today, you can still find those wines from those eras, in remarkable condition, which grants them an unmatched longevity only possible in great wines. The main grapes are Ramisco for the reds and Malvasia de Colares for the whites. Both grapes, influenced by the exceptional maritime climate, impart a unique singularity and character to these wines that deserve to be known. (Illustrative image only)