João Portugal Ramos is one of Portugal’s most influential modern winemakers, widely credited with helping elevate the country’s wine quality and global reputation. Trained as an oenologist, he built his career consulting across Portugal before founding his own projects in Alentejo, the Douro, and beyond. His style blends deep respect for regional tradition with a polished, contemporary approach, producing wines that are expressive, balanced, and unmistakably Portuguese.
Intense garnet color. Aroma suggesting very ripe black fruits blending beautifully with the spiciness imparted by the barrels. Elegant and full bodied with soft tannins. A big powerful and full wine.
Blend: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez (Tempranillo), Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon
91 James Suckling This is a juicy and vibrant red showing blackcurrants, bark, coffee and ripe plums on the nose. Medium-bodied with excellent balance and nicely firm tannins framing bright dark fruit. Aragonez, touriga nacional and syrah. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
