Portugal's oldest cooperative winery
Colares Regional Winery
As a local Adega Cooperativa, we attach great importance to protecting and preserving the Colares Wine Culture, its unique grape varieties and its original cultivation methods. Our winemaking philosophy is based on the imperative to respect the terroir of Colares, continuing the work of our ancestors.
We produce temperamental wines from the Old World Viticulture
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Our wines
Colares (Sintra, Portugal) is one of the oldest demarcated regions in the country (1908), the westernmost on the European continent and the smallest still wine producing region in Portugal.
DOC Colares
Arenae Ramisco
Tasting notes
When young, it has a ruby color and very aggressive tannins, characteristics that fade as it ages. Very characteristic nose of the grape variety, with sour cherries and a hint of cedar resin. In the mouth it has an Atlantic and balsamic character. Dry and austere texture with a marked mineral acidity.
Grape Varieties and Soils
Ramisco A noble grape variety native to the region, planted in the characteristic sandy, phylloxera-free soils, less than 1 km from the Atlantic coast and at an average altitude of 110 m above sea level.
Consumption Suggestions
It goes very well with roasts of meat, game and mushrooms. It benefits from prior opening of the bottle and/or decanting and should be served at a temperature of 18º-19ºC.
Regional Lisbon
Chão Rijo
Tasting notes
Intense aromatic component, marked by citrus and tropical notes. The palate adds a mineral touch with a sea presence.
Grape Varieties and Soils
Malvasia (60%), Galego Dourado, Jampal and F. Pires Traditional grape varieties, planted in “Chão Rijo”, a local expression to identify the region’s clay-limestone soils, about 10 km from the Atlantic coast and at an average altitude of 130 m above sea level.
Consumption Suggestions
It can be eaten on any occasion, including as an aperitif. It goes particularly well with grilled fish, seafood, salads and exotic cuisine. Serve at 10º-12ºC.
Red
Moon Mountain
Tasting notes
Aromatic component marked by notes of red fruit. On the palate there is a light touch of toast with soft tannins. It finishes long and pleasant.
Grape Varieties and Soils
Castelão and T.Roriz Traditional grape varieties, planted in the region’s clay-limestone soils. Strong Atlantic influence, with summers of moderate temperatures.
Consumption Suggestions
It’s an unpretentious wine that can be served on any occasion, especially with meat dishes. Serve at 16º-18ºC.
DEMARCATED SINCE 1908
The Colares Region
The westernmost demarcated region in continental Europe! An original viticulture with unusual and ancestral cultural techniques!
Necklaces, Different Wines! ...
The grape varieties
The queen red grape variety of Colares, it produces red wines of enormous complexity and with recognized ageing potential.
The white grape variety par excellence. Fresh, herbal, mineral and salty wines.
The traditional red grape variety of the “Chão Rijo” soils and common throughout the Lisbon region.
Winegrowers
The Team
Paying homage to the teams of the past, who have looked after this heritage to this day, we present the team of the present, heir to the tradition and philosophy of this emblematic house of Portuguese wine-growing heritage.
Since 1931
Taste and Experience
Wine Tasting
“Come and learn about our history, our oenological philosophy and taste wines in our emblematic space.”
Monday to Saturday: 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm.
