To toast or to offer this Christmas: João Portugal Ramos presents suggestions
15/12/2023João Portugal Ramos has just presented some special suggestions for toasting with the family during the Christmas holidays, or to offer to family and friends this season. Available in packs of two bottles or in magnum format, these Portugal Ramos wines originate from two regions, Alentejo and Douro.
From Alentejo, João Portugal Ramos presents three references from two different brands.
Marquês de Borba – Colheita red 2021 and Vinhas Velhas red 2020 – and Vila Santa Reserva red 2021
Marquês de Borba Colheita red 2021 is available in a pack of two bottles and also in a 1,500ml magnum format. This wine is the result of a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Petit Verdot and Merlot grape varieties. In the glass, it is an intense fruity red, with aromas of blackberries, cassis and jams. Its tannins are soft and it has a good balance between fruit and acidity. The Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas red 2020 is available in a wooden box with two bottles. A blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Castelão and Syrah grape varieties. Intense garnet in color, with a large concentration of black fruits, eucalyptus leaves and some spicy notes on the nose. It also presents great volume in the mouth and velvety tannins.
Still from Alentejo, the producer suggests the Vila Santa Reserva red 2021, available in a pack of two bottles or individually. Coming from 100% organic grapes, from the Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Syrah, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, in the glass it has an intense garnet tone and its aroma suggests very ripe black fruits well combined with barrel spices. Elegant and full-bodied, it is a wine with very present soft tannins. It is characterized as a fleshy, powerful and full red.
From the Douro, two other suggestions come from Portugal Ramos.
Tons de Duorum red 2021 is available in a pack with two bottles or in a pack that includes a 1,500ml magnum bottle. This Douro red, made from the Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz grape varieties, has an intense aroma dominated by fresh red fruits, such as strawberries and raspberries. It presents very soft and mature tannins, well involved in its body and volume. This result results in a wine whose finish is dominated by its freshness, smoothness and elegance.
Duorum Colheita red 2020 is available in a wooden box with two bottles. It is a blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Roriz. Deep red in color with violet tones, its aroma is intense, fresh and complex, dominated by ripe fruits, such as blackberry, plum and cassis, some floral aromas, such as violet, and tertiary aromas, coming from its élevage in barrels. It has firm, ripe tannins and a balanced acidity, which, being well involved in the large volume and body, gives a long and elegant finish, defined for the Duorum profile.
Christmas Special – João Portugal Ramos
Marquês de Borba Colheita red 2021 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €14.99
Marquês de Borba Colheita red 2021 – Box with 1 bottle | 1500ml – €16.99
Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas red 2020 – Box with 2 bottles | 750ml – €39.99
Vila Santa Reserva red 2021 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €27.98
Shades of Duorum red 2021 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €10.98
Shades of Duorum red 2021 – Box with 1 bottle | 1500ml – €12.99
Duorum Colheita red 2020 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €26.99
Frei Gigante with new image
14/12/2023Frei Gigante, one of the oldest brands of the Cooperativa Vitivinícola on the island of Pico – Picowines has a new image. The 2021 harvest, of this certified wine with designation of origin, now appears on the market completely renewed, with an image that, in fact, tells the story and adventure of this wine, combining tradition with the innovation that characterizes it. Its name pays homage to the first known historical personality who, in 1460, when the island was colonized, brought the first vines and made the first experiences of wine production sites: «O Frei Gigante, a blend of the three Arinto dos Açores monovarieties , Verdelho and Terrantez do Pico, is the cooperative’s flagship wine when we talk about native grape varieties and what represents the essence of Pico wines. It is a wine that is not limited to grapes and fermentations, it tells a story and its adventure, combining tradition with innovation», says Losménio Goulart, President of the Pico Island Wine Cooperative – Picowines.
For his part, Bernardo Cabral, consulting oenologist at Picowines highlights «minerality, salinity and acidity as striking characteristics in Azorean wines, especially those produced on the island of Pico, and a unique and singular terroir marked by volcanic soils and the strong influence of the Atlantic , which makes us have wines of excellence. We intend to have genuine and little worked wines».
The graphic elements on the label of the new image of the Giant Friar tell its history and origin. Among several symbols, the image of the island of Pico stands out, the compass that aims to represent the role of Frei Gigante in the discovery of grape varieties and ways of implementing vineyards on the island, the Portuguese caravel that represents the grape varieties brought from the Mediterranean islands, Verdelho, the most traditional and emblematic grape variety in the region or even the initials of its real name: Pedro Frei Gigante.
The new image of the Giant Friar tells a story. Legend has it that Pedro Frei Gigante then brought the first vines to Pico, at the beginning of the island’s colonization, carrying out the first wine production experiments on black stone floors protected by basalt walls, which today characterize the second largest island in the Azores Archipelago. The Franciscans helped people work and invent ways to improve ‘real’ lives. There was an interest beyond the religious that the evolution of the people of Pico truly happened. The introduction of vineyard planting was led on the island of Pico by Franciscan friars who early recognized the existence of suitable climatic conditions for wine production. They worked as a family and knew that there were lands in the Mediterranean areas similar to those in Pico where there were vineyards. Frei Gigante was a Franciscan and played a leading role in the planting of vineyards in the Mediterranean, through sharing his knowledge.
The first plants were brought from the Mediterranean islands. The variety that gained preference due to its productivity and quality of the wines produced was Verdelho. Azorean history often mentions that the first plants were brought from Sicily, the characteristics of the vineyard and the dynamics of settlement and trade at the time point to the Canaries. After a slow start, liqueur wine became famous for its quality and at the end of the 17th century it was already exported to other islands and from the 18th century to most northern European countries.
Cockburn’s brings the coolest Santa Claus ever to Bolhão
13/12/2023This Santa Claus doesn’t perform miracles, but he does offer Port wine – which is almost the same thing. From the 14th to the 16th of December, visitors to the Bolhão market will have a glass of wine and a different Santa Claus waiting for them. Cockburn’s – owned by Symington Family Estates – chose this year to celebrate the Christmas season outside the Cellars, taking Port wine to one of the most iconic spaces in the city of Invicta, with an initiative dedicated to the most forgotten group during the Christmas season: adults .
In this Santa Claus house ‘for grown-ups’, exclusively for people over 18 years old, visitors will be invited to forget about the endless queues in shopping centres, the traffic to get in and out of the city or last-minute gift shopping, and the reveal, to a different Santa Claus than usual, your wish list for the year ahead – be it a four-day work week or an airfryer.
Later, and if it is impossible to make these wishes come true, Santa Claus will be available to record the moment with a selfie and a toast. A glass of Cockburn’s Special Reserve is the brand’s proposal to forget the anxieties of everyday life and get into the spirit of the season. The experience, which includes photography and tasting, is free and open to all (adults) who wish to participate.
Andrew May, responsible for Cockburn’s, says that the idea of carrying out the initiative in the Bolhão market arose «because it is an emblematic location in the heart of the city of Porto, with great interest and influx of visitors, both natives and tourists, and with an architecture and environment that make this the ideal setting for this activation, which aims to bring the brand and Cockburn’s Special Reserve to a greater number of people». The market’s Christmas fair, which will be taking place simultaneously, is the «perfect finish to create the right atmosphere for an action that aims to spread the spirit of the season among older people», he adds.
Dalva Tawny Port launched on the market
12/12/2023Dalva Porto Tawny 50 Years has just arrived on the market. After the recent change in the IVDP legislation, which only recently authorized this new wine in the category of Age wines – until then it only included 10, 20, 30 and 40 years old -, Dalva Porto Tawny 50 Years appears as a reflection of the historical heritage of the C. da Silva house. The wealth of very old wines, combined with knowledge, resulted in a Port Wine of complexity and refinement, with oenology by José Manuel Sousa Soares and an RRP of €240.
Dalva Porto Tawny 50 Years comes from batches of different wines of superior quality, aged in casks for varying periods, giving rise to a wine with a tawny color, with evolved aromas, presenting a tasting profile of a 50 year old wine. Its appearance is amber, with a golden edge and greenish hues. On the nose, evolved aromas of fruit stand out, especially plums and dried figs, roasted almonds, with a spicy side of curry. Very unique, multiple sensations unfold throughout the tasting, with sweet spices, such as nutmeg, appearing in the mouth, combined with lively acidity and fresh citrus notes. It ends very intense, balanced, with notes of marzipan. A complete Port Wine, to be enjoyed alone. With a recommended RRP of €240, Porto Dalva Tawny 50 years old will be on sale in the country’s main wine stores and also in the Granvinhos group’s online store (www.granvinho.pt).
Remember that in 1933, Clemente da Silva fulfilled his lifelong dream, creating an excellent wine house that would lead him to the globalization of his business: C. da Silva Vinhos – resulting from the abbreviation of its founder’s name. Close collaboration with the family Port wine company Corrêa Ribeiro e Filhos, founded in 1862, which belonged to his wife’s family, allowed him to build up his initial stocks and take his first steps in the business. C. da Silva Vintage Port Wines from 1896, 1912 or 1920 are still recognized today. Based in Vila Nova de Gaia, C. da Silva experienced an expansion process in all its aspects from an early stage, achieving high levels of recognition. and notoriety in different world markets. In 1934, the Dalva brand was registered, resulting from the contraction ‘da Silva’, the name of the company and its founder. With a simple and very Portuguese sound, success was easy to achieve in those different markets, particularly international ones. A pure expression of the Douro, where the origins of the genuine Porto designation of origin lie, Dalva is widely recognized for its unique Port Wines. These are produced under truly exceptional conditions, on the terraces of what is considered the first demarcated and regulated region in the world, and recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Classified land, carefully selected grape varieties and exceptional harvests allow it to produce Port wines with high quality standards that satisfy consumers’ desires, ensuring the brand’s prestige and notoriety. It is in the cellars, in Vila Nova de Gaia, that, year after year, the wines gain personality depending on the type of aging to which they are subjected. In bottle, to maintain the fresh and fruity character of the grapes, or in traditional oak barrels and casks, handcrafted by master coopers, to gain chromatic, aromatic and taste nuances through a slow oxidation given by the thickness of the wood and of years. Combining centuries-old knowledge and techniques with new technologies and innovation, the brand presents classic Port wines, as well as unique and limited collections of special categories, such as Dalva Porto Colheita Golden White or Dalva Pure organic Port wines.
Caves Churchill’s with new group activities
11/12/2023This festive season, Churchill’s offers all wine lovers the possibility of holding events at its visitor center. Wine tourists will be able to delve into the brand’s 40 years of history and explore the Port wine cellars, prepared to receive groups of companies, friends or families, through unique and exclusive experiences.
Events in the space include a guided tour of the Churchill’s Cellars, providing an immersion in the brand’s more than 40 years of history and discovering its aging processes. At the end of the visit, guests have the opportunity to go up to the private room with a privileged view over the Douro and Porto, where they can enjoy the best cuisine paired with Churchill’s excellent wines. The lunch or dinner menus – by booking the event – include pairings with the house’s Port and Douro wines. This personalized, intimate and exclusive experience has a minimum cost of €110 + VAT per person.
In addition to these activities, Churchill’s also offers the creation of wine packs to be offered in its wine tourism spaces. The brand’s wines can also be purchased at various points of sale throughout the country.
On a regular basis, visits and tastings at the Cellars take place throughout the year from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm, with the last visit scheduled for 5pm. Churchill’s also offers the possibility for visitors to book an exclusive visit with the presence of its winemakers. For this modality it is necessary to contact the brand via email at lodge@churchills.pt; or by phone: 351 22 374 4193; 351 22 370 3641 or 91 310 6066.
Cockburn’s adds color to Christmas with box inspired by urban art
07/12/2023From the walls to a new box of Vintage Port. Cockburn’s – a renowned Port wine house, owned by Symington Family Estates – has just presented a pack of two bottles, Porto Vintage 2007 and Quinta dos Canais Vintage from the same year, created in partnership with Paula P. Rezende, a Brazilian artist who won last year’s edition of the Street Art Competiton. The event, which is organized by Cockburn’s and has already been held for three years, is a move to bring the brand closer to urban art, now materializing in an exclusive box. There are only 500 packs available, for sale in the brand’s cellars.
The choice of Vintage 2007 and Quinta dos Canalis Vintage 2007 to accompany this release was not random. Impressed with the quality of the wines from Quinta dos Canais – home of Cockburn’s in the Douro region –, Symington’s winemakers followed their instincts and, contrary to what is considered normal, produced, that year, a Vintage Port created solely from from that property, in addition to classic Vintage. After a few years of maturation in the cellars, the pair is now presented in a limited edition box. Save or consume now? Cockburn’s invites everyone to follow their instincts.
During the box development process, which lasted approximately two months, Paula P. Rezende (@paulaprezende on Instagram) found inspiration in the mural that gave her victory in the competition promoted by the brand. The artist states that «winning the Street Art Competition opened doors to networking and publicity opportunities, helping immensely in my artistic journey in Portugal». She adds: “Initiatives like this not only celebrate art, culture and creativity, they provide artists with unique platforms to express their ideas. Cockburn’s has been creating a dynamic environment, which mixes art, culture and engagement with the public».
Without forgetting tradition, but living up to the art of being different – a characteristic present in the brand’s DNA – Cockburn’s has been establishing a bridge between Port wine and urban art. The third edition of the Street Art Competition took place at the end of September, bringing together nine artists who each developed a mural, with the aim of enhancing creativity and artistic development around the legacy of Port wine. The panel of judges – which included Paula P. Rezende – chose Gavin Renshaw (Tea One) as the winner. It is also worth remembering that, in June, Cockburn’s paid tribute to the coopers, unveiling a mural, created by the Ruído project, next to Garrafeira do Carmo, in downtown Porto.
Andrew May, brand manager, highlights the relevance of «promoting culture and creativity, and showing our consumers and the general public that Port wine is not necessarily a traditional drink, and can be enjoyed (and communicated) with relaxation». Still according to the person responsible, «this is a gift that Cockburn’s is now giving to its consumers, presenting itself as a suggestion for this Christmas season. We want to encourage the tradition of offering Port Wine, encouraging the sharing of a quality and cult product, but with a very current and appealing image». The person in charge also expresses the desire to continue collaborating, in the future, with participants in the competition organized annually by Cockburn’s.
Ravasqueira launches Vinha das Romãs Red 2021
05/12/2023The 2021 edition of one of the brand’s most iconic wines hits the market. A unique, very special Alentejo wine that continues to challenge its most loyal consumers and that falls in love with anyone who tastes it.
The harvest ends, the first autumn rains arrive and Ravasqueira launches another edition of Vinha das Romãs Red (2021 harvest). One of the brand’s best-known and most anticipated wines, whose history has taken root in the minds of consumers. At the site, in Arraiolos, where the plot was planted in 2002, there was a pomegranate orchard. In these 7.5 hectares of unique soil, designed for the practice of precision viticulture, strains of Touriga Franca and Syrah were planted, whose roots were intertwined with those of the pomegranate trees that remained there to enrich the soil. Thus, years later, Vinha das Romãs Red was born, a blend with a special profile that is recognized and widely appreciated by the most demanding consumer market. Always with the same promise of quality and the same two grape varieties, from the same location. The percentage varies over time, but tradition and excellence remain.
With a recommended RRP of 20 Euros, Vinha das Romãs Red 2021, whose batch of Touriga Franca and Syrah spent around 20 months in new French Oak barrels, presents «the usual dense dark red and opaque color; Reserved nose, at first, then complex with black fruits, cedar, forest fruits, pennyroyal, mix of spices and cardamom. The taste is fleshy, solid and growing tannins, but fine and elegant in the end. Lots of freshness, with a mineral and granite finish». This is said by David Baverstock, Chief Winemaker at Ravasqueira, who emphasizes that «it is a pleasure to present another vintage of Vinha das Romãs Red. A unique wine that national and international critics appreciate and which, year after year, continues to prove its consistency and quality as an icon of Portugal and Alentejo».
In addition to the recognition from consumers, due to its uniqueness, Vinha das Romãs has been repeated on the list of winners in international competitions. Remember that the previous edition was ‘Revelação’ – the highest scoring Portuguese wine in the Brussels World Competition.
The Douro at the table: Wine&Soul launches special packs for this Christmas
04/12/2023Thinking about the upcoming Christmas season, Wine&Soul, a Douro project by the winemaking couple Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serôdio Borges, presents several wine suggestions and special packs, ideal for offering to friends and family or to accompany Christmas delicacies . Suggestions include the iconic Pintas, the range of wines from Quinta da Manoella, the white Guru and also a selection of Port wines.
There are six gift pack suggestions available, including a set of wines from Quinta da Manoella, consisting of three bottles of Manoella Red 2021. Manoella Douro Red 2021 originates from a 41-year-old plot and is a blend of the varieties Touriga Nacional (60%), Touriga Franca (25%), Tinta Roriz (10%) and Tinta Francisca (5%). Purple in color, it shows intense and fresh notes of cherry, raspberry and indigenous herbs. With fantastic flavors with notes of forest fruits and spices in perfect harmony, it reveals elegant tannins and excellent freshness. Quinta da Manoella wines are the perfect expression of the elegance, freshness, complexity and balance of the Douro.
Also consisting of three bottles, here is the Pintas Character 2021 pack, a wine made from old vines with around 30 native grape varieties. It is a very fresh red on the nose with pure notes of plum, blackberry and black cherry with subtle hints of spice. It has a good texture and concentration, with excellent tannins and a long finish. It reflects the balance between concentration, complexity and elegance.
Among the suggestions, the most recent vintage of the house’s icon could not be missing, the Pintas Douro red 2021, available in a pack of three bottles. Around 40 indigenous Douro grape varieties, coming from a single plot that is 91 years old, give rise to this wine. It is a complex, sophisticated red with great harmony. It is rich and very pure, with notes of black cherry, currant and spices with intense minerality. In the mouth it is concentrated and elegant with perfect tannins, very present fruit and a very long finish.
In an ode to this range, Wine&Soul created a pack that encompasses the entire Pintas brand – 1 bottle of Pintas Douro red 2021, a bottle of Pintas Character 2021 and a bottle of Pintas Porto Vintage 2021. Eternal admirer of old vines and indigenous grape varieties From Douro, the winemaking couple Sandra and Jorge produce wines of quality and character in the Pintas range, from extraordinary grapes planted at an altitude of 430 meters. Produced with around 30 indigenous grape varieties, Pintas Character Douro Tinto 2021 is very fresh on the nose with pure notes of plum, blackberry and black cherry with subtle hints of spice. It is a wine characterized by its good texture and concentration, with excellent tannins and a long finish. Originating from an old vineyard that is 91 years old and with around 40 grape varieties indigenous to the Douro, Pintas Porto Vintage 2021 has a beautiful purple color, fresh and intense notes of black cherry, cassis and dark chocolate. In the mouth, this Port reveals an excellent concentration of fruit, freshness and intense tannins.
From Quinta da Manoella, a gift pack of three bottles of Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas Douro red 2021 is available. Coming from an old vineyard with 109 years old and around 30 indigenous Douro grape varieties, this red has aromas of spices, forest fruits and graphite that provide very sophisticated and complex notes. In the mouth, pure flavors of cherry, raspberry and mineral notes predominate. This wine is extremely vibrant, with good tension in the mouth, balanced acidity and a persistent aftertaste.
Port wines are ideal for accompanying good conversations, serving as an aperitif or pairing with a dessert. This pack includes the Manoella Ruby Finest Reserve red Port, which has a good depth of color, excellent fruit intensity with a predominance of blackcurrant and notes of ripe cherry. It has a good volume in the mouth, silky tannins and notes of blackberries; the Manoella Tawny Finest Reserve red Port, which has a beautiful amber color, an intense and fresh nose, with the presence of nuts, tastes and notes of wood in the well integrated. It is smooth in the mouth and highlights dried fruits and apricot; Finally, and completing the pack, is the Manoella 10 Years White Port, very beautiful in color with intense aromas of almond, orange and white gourd. In the mouth it is rich, round and very fresh with delicate notes of dried fruits on the finish.
Among the suggestions, some of the most recent innovations from the winemaking couple could not be left out, the Guru Douro white 2022 and the Manoella Tawny Porto 20 Years. The Guru Douro white 2022 is one of the most sublime whites in the Wine&Soul portfolio. Produced from old vines around 70 years old and resulting from the combination of Viosinho, Rabigato, Códega do Larinho and Gouveio grape varieties, Guru Douro 2022 reveals itself to be a very seductive and elegant wine with aromas of white flowers, lime and white peach with notes minerals. Very long in the tasting, it shows a good texture and excellent aftertaste.
Launched in 2022, Manoella Tawny Porto 20 Years reflects Sandra and Jorge’s passion for creating memorable wines and the alliance between Port Wine and Douro in which the couple believes. Produced through old vineyards located at Quinta da Manoella, with around 30 indigenous Douro grape varieties, Manoella Porto Tawny 20 years old has an expressive and elegant profile. Beautiful and bright amber in color, with a very complex and refined aroma, this wine reveals notes of hazelnuts, walnuts, dried figs and nougat. In the mouth it is full of flavors, but sophisticated and fresh with a very long finish.
Available in packs of three bottles, or individual format, the offers are on sale in specialized wine stores from North to South of the country.
Caves Graham’s celebrate Christmas with special tastings
30/11/2023Santa Claus is arriving at Graham’s Cellars. On Saturday, December 2nd, the renowned Port wine house – owned by Symington Family Estates – is preparing to enter the Christmas season with an event designed for the whole family. Between 3pm and 7pm, kids and adults are invited to visit the cellars, located in the historic area of Vila Nova de Gaia, and “let themselves be carried away” by the Christmas spirit.
For adults, Graham’s offers a tasting of three Port wines, carefully paired. Late Bottle Vintage 2018 with stilton cheese and marmalade, Six Grapes with chocolate cake and Graham’s 10 years with king cake are the house’s suggestions. In the tasting room, visitors will be invited to try and learn in more detail – with the support of guides – each combination.
Waiting for the little ones will be Santa Claus, who will land, with his sleigh, at Graham’s Caves, to distribute the magic of the season at the lodge. Throughout the afternoon, children will have the opportunity to receive a gift and take a photo. In addition to this moment, which will certainly remain in the memory of the little ones, the celebration will feature more surprises for families.
Registration, which costs 18 euros per person and is free for children, is now open. Tickets can be purchased via email at grahams@grahamsportlodge.com. The last entry time will be at 6:00 pm, in order to guarantee the completion of the test.
Quinta do Côtto and Paço de Teixeiró are now distributed by José Maria da Fonseca Distribuição
29/11/2023WineStone, the José de Mello Group’s business platform dedicated to the wine sector, entrusts the national distribution of the new brands in its Quinta do Côtto (Douro) and Paço de Teixeiró (Vinhos Verdes) portfolio to José Maria da Fonseca Distribuição (JMFD ), a company that already ensured the marketing of Ravasqueira (Alentejo).
The partnership signed between WineStone and JMFD, which begins at the start of 2024, is based on an integrated strategy with the aim of reinforcing and consolidating the positioning, recognition and sales of two brands with weight and history that go far beyond their regions .
«Com o objetivo de relançar duas marcas clássicas portuguesas, a WineStone decidiu apostar na consolidação do trabalho conjunto que já vinha a ser feito com a José Maria da Fonseca Distribuição, nomeadamente com a marca Ravasqueira. É um parceiro que nos têm dado provas de consistência e capacidade de valorização das marcas que trabalham. Estamos confiantes que as marcas Quinta do Côtto e Paço de Teixeiró estão prontas para um novo ciclo, com grande ambição e que começa já em janeiro», refere Pedro Pereira Gonçalves, CEO da WineStone. «A nossa ambição de crescimento só pode ser concretizada se tivermos, connosco, parceiros com o mesmo foco, comprometidos em criar valor, gerar notoriedade e potenciar o prestígio dos nossos vinhos no mercado nacional», sublinha.
Paulo Costa, Administrador Executivo da José Maria da Fonseca Distribuição, afirma: «A renovação e reforço da nossa parceria são prova do trabalho efetuado com a Ravasqueira e agregam valor à nossa oferta comercial com vinhos de inegável reputação e excelente qualidade, que complementam estrategicamente a nossa lista de referências».
A criação da WineStone, que assume a ambição de se tornar num dos principais operadores no setor do vinho em Portugal, foi recentemente comunicada ao mercado pelo grupo acionista. Esse momento coincidiu com o anúncio da integração no portefólio, além da produção de vinhos alentejanos (Ravasqueira, Guarda Rios, Coutada Velha e Dona Vitória), de ativos no Douro (Quinta do Retiro Novo e Quinta do Côtto) e na região dos Vinhos Verdes (Paço de Teixeiró), a que se soma a aquisição da icónica marca de vinhos do Porto Krohn.
«With the aim of relaunching two classic Portuguese brands, WineStone decided to invest in consolidating the joint work that was already being done with José Maria da Fonseca Distribuição, namely with the Ravasqueira brand. It is a partner that has given us proof of consistency and ability to value the brands we work with. We are confident that the Quinta do Côtto and Paço de Teixeiró brands are ready for a new cycle, with great ambition and which begins in January”, says Pedro Pereira Gonçalves, CEO of WineStone. «Our growth ambition can only be achieved if we have partners with us with the same focus, committed to creating value, generating notoriety and enhancing the prestige of our wines in the national market», he highlights.
Paulo Costa, Executive Director of José Maria da Fonseca Distribuição, states: «The renewal and strengthening of our partnership is proof of the work carried out with Ravasqueira and adds value to our commercial offer with wines of undeniable reputation and excellent quality, which strategically complement the our list of references».
The creation of WineStone, which aims to become one of the main operators in the wine sector in Portugal, was recently communicated to the market by the shareholder group. This moment coincided with the announcement of the integration into the portfolio, in addition to the production of Alentejo wines (Ravasqueira, Guarda Rios, Coutada Velha and Dona Vitória), assets in the Douro (Quinta do Retiro Novo and Quinta do Côtto) and in the Vinhos Verdes region. (Paço de Teixeiró), in addition to the acquisition of the iconic Porto wine brand Krohn.