The objective of the Adega Cooperativa do Algarve is to guarantee the genuineness and quality of the wine products entitled to the DO do Algarve and IG do Algarve, to define the respective production processes, and to promote and defend these designations.
The Algarve wine region was demarcated in 1980 in the area corresponding to the total boundaries of the region itself. The history of the organization of Algarve wines has its starting point with the then called Algarve Regional Winegrowing Commission (Comissão Vitivinícola Regional Algarvia), which began its activity in 1994, in a complex process in which the newly constituted farms and entities were faced with a strongly unprotected sector in a phase of abandonment. At that time, only the certification of wines entitled to the Controlled Denomination of Origin of Lagos Portimão, Lagoa and Tavira was carried out. Alongside this situation, the Adegas Cooperativas in the Algarve also experienced economic and financial difficulties, culminating in the closure of Adega Cooperativa de Tavira (1992) and Adega Cooperativa de Portimão (1997). Later there was the merger of Adega Cooperativa de Lagos with that of Lagoa, giving rise to ÚNICA - Adega Cooperativa do Algarve. From 1998 onwards, the Commission imposed a new dynamic, aimed at improving and rejuvenating the winegrowing structures in the region, which led to the renewal, by the year 2005, of around 400 ha of vineyards throughout the Algarve.
This red presents a deep garnet color and aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, as well as nuances of jam. In the mouth it is well structured with soft tannins that give it a very balanced and pleasant structure. It finishes with final notes of ripe fruit.
Clear garnet red wine with aromas of ripe red fruits with soft notes of dried fruits and spices. In the mouth it is well structured, distinctive and soft. Firm but soft tannins, with a long and elegant finish with hints of spice.
Deep red wine with aromas of ripe red fruits with soft notes of dried fruits and spices. In the mouth it is well structured, soft and distinctive. Tannins firm but soft, with a long finish.
Garnet colored wine with aromas of fresh red fruits with hints of jam, slight spices and some vanilla. In the mouth it presents a balanced acidity with firm tannins. It has a dry finish with some longevity.
Straw yellow wine with floral aromas of white fruits such as apple and pear. In the mouth it presents a pronounced acidity with medium body, with a dry finish.
Fresh and fruity, made with grape varieties that make it very easy to drink and give it a unique and very interesting palate.
Fruity aromas (apricot), citrus with lime and floral notes. Fresh, saline, uncompromising and good mood finish.
White-fleshed fruits, apple and some quince. In the mouth it is unctuous with excellent acidity that gives it a long and salivating finish.
Tropical, notes of passion fruit, jasmine flower, with herbaceous herbs, tomato leaf and asparagus. Dry, light and mineral.
Ruby color. Smooth aroma with round and moderate tannins.
Deep violet color. Aroma with a good bouquet composed of black fruits, smoked and balsamic notes, and some graphite. On the palate it is a wine of very good acidity, quality tannins, satiny texture and great concentration. Structure in the mouth and good volume. Persistent and long finish.
Salmon pink wine that reveals soft floral aromas, with notes of ripe fruit, pomegranate and cherry. In the palate it is soft, fresh and with an elegant finish.
