Winemaking

Carefully selected in the field, the grapes were harvested at their optimum point of maturation, fermentation took place without stems with frequent pumping over, the extended maceration period of the skins, enhanced the fruity characteristics of the varieties, and provides tannin structure and balance. Aged for 14 months in French oak.

Cortes de cima

Cortes de Cima is a family estate, with vineyard and olive grove, located near Vidigueira in Alentejo, the southernmost demarcated wine region of Alentejo, which has been a vine growing area since the times of the Roman invasion. The Romans used “Talhas” (large vases or amphoras) for the fermentation and storage of wines, a custom still used today, hence our label has a Talha as a symbol. Ancient olive groves, with olive trees over 2000 years old, share the land with lemon trees, vineyards and Roman ruins.