Grapes
Sousao 100%
Profile
This is a mono-varietal of Sousao for a special edition from Quinta Do Romeu. Westerlies are the prevailing winds that blow in from the west through the north of the Atlantic Ocean which will push the sails of the world's oldest cargo ship from Porto to Bristol in a partnership with PORT O'BRISTOL; this venerable ship is just one year older than our Estate (est 1874). The wine is organic and the transport is "emission free". May the breeze be gentle and the wine be inspiring.
Viniculture
Soil is mainly granite, clay, limestone, and some schist. Soil allows longer growing cycle and a slow ripeness which aids in deeper more intense wine. Organically farmed grapes, with some biodynamic principles being implemented.
Winemaking
Soc. Clemente Menéres Lda. (Menéres Family Estate) is a family-owned Estate company since 1874, lying Northeast of Portugal.
The company produces wine, olive oil and cork at Quinta do Romeu, Bragança district, and also owns the now extinct Monchique Convent and its outbuildings - which house the company's head-office and warehouses - in the marine promenade along the Douro River, in Porto, an area classified as World Heritage.
The Estate is entirely run under certified Organic Farming which means we do not use any chemicals in our farming. And it is so because we believe that the fruits aromas, as well as the biodiversity and our health, become valued out of this process.
All current owners are direct descendants from Clemente Menéres (the founder) and is managed by João Pedro Menéres, Nuno Espregueira and João Menéres.