Quinta Da Chocapalha Reserva Branco

Description

The Chocapalha Estate is located in Aldeia Galega, in Alenquer, within the Lisbon Region. Although we know it as a relatively young producer in terms of bottled wines, the estate’s records date back to the 16th century, during the reign of King João VI. The fortunes of this centuries‑old house changed dramatically when it was acquired by the Tavares da Silva family in the 1980s. The family soon invested heavily in the vineyards and winemaking facilities, with the sole aim of achieving maximum quality while preserving the reputation that this estate has always enjoyed. Everything was in place for Sandra Tavares da Silva—an acclaimed producer from the Douro and daughter of the Tavares da Silva family—to take the helm of the estate’s oenology. It quickly became clear that this estate would produce beautiful wines and would become one of the most important and finest producers in the Lisbon Region. On its 45 hectares of vineyards, the estate produces both white and red wines from national varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Arinto, and international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Its wines are indeed among the best in the region and a delight at the table. (Illustrative image only)