“Citrusy nose with hints of honeysuckle, apricot and tropical fruit.“

The Tejo region is located in the very heart of Portugal, a short drive from the capital city of Lisbon. Pulsing with a rich heritage, Tejo claims a bounty of historical treasures scanning the pages of time, from Roman ruins and Gothic castles, to Manueline monasteries and medieval hilltop villages. To the Portuguese, Tejo is known as the land of vineyards, olive groves, cork forests, Mertolengo cattle, and the famous Lusitano horses.

Viticulture has deep roots in Tejo and it is heralded as one of the oldest wine producing regions in the country. Vineyards have graced the banks of the Tejo River (Tagus in English) since Roman times, and the influence of past grape-growing cultures is evident in the many architectural relics dotting the landscape.

Because they reflect deep knowledge and experience cumulated over many generations, our wines are crafted with great care. From vine to bottle and throughout the winemaking procedures, all our efforts are aimed at achieving wines of quality and exception all while respecting place and environment.

With Quinta da Lapa being the ideal berth for terroir wines, our first and foremost care is placed on the vineyard, all 72 hectares of it.

Some wines age in barrels, either as varietal lots or as blends. We work with 225 liter barrels of both French and American oak, new or of use, according to the “condiment” with which to impart each wine. Always maintaining the premise never to hinder the wine’s original flavor and complexity.

After bottling our red wines age further for periods that range from 4 months to 4 years before they are put on the market and consumed.

Grape Varieties: 35% Arinto, 35% Chardonnay and 30% Viognier

Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel vats with temperature control.

Ageing: 4 months resting in French and American oak halfbarrels.

Tasting Notes: Yellow in colour with a greenish hue, citrusy nose with hints of honeysuckle, apricot and tropical fruit, punctuated by toasted wood notes. Fresh elegant mouthfeel leading to a persistent finish.

Keeping Time: This wine will reach its full expression within the next 6 years.

Winemakers: Jaime Quendera & Jorge Ventura

Alcohol: 13%

Tempearutre: 0-12ºC

Bottle: 0,75L

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS:

Gold Medal – Concurso de Vinhos do Tejo 2019

Gold Medal – Concurso de Vinhos do Tejo 2018

88 Points & Best Buy //­ Wine Enthusiast 2017

88 Points //­ Wine Enthusiast 2016

Best Buy //­ Revista de Vinhos 2016

Silver Medal //­ Concurso Vinhos de Portugal 2012

Food pairing: This wine pairs perfectly with fish hot pots or oven baked Cod. Mild, creamy blue cheeses are also good matches to this wine.