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Nestled between the Sintra mountains and the Atlantic, just north of the capital Lisbon, lies the historic district of Colares, whose wineries have been producing fine wines in the sandy local terroir for several centuries. The main local variety Ramisco is possibly one of the only vitis vinifera cultivar never to have been grafted to another type of grape. Salty Atlantic air, warm sun and sandy soils contribute to this most rare of wines. From the curious cane fenced and sand filled vinyards to the handsome old cellars stocked with ancient wines, Colares is a unique and fascinating destination and an obligatory tour stop for any enophile.
Strap on your bike helmet and sample some of the finest wines in Europe in one of the oldest denominated regions in the world. Tell your friends all about the strange vines that have been grown in sand, along the Atlantic coast for centuries, in one of the oldest denominated wine regions in the world. Get on your E-Bike and find out what you've been missing! |
Colares Sand Wines DOC
The Colares DOC is one of the oldest in the world and is the home of some of Europe's last remaining ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines, with unique grape varieties Ramisco (red) and Malvasia de Colares (white) grown in trenches in deep sandy soils, although the roots themselves are planted in clay below the sand layers. As the vineyards are in very close proximity to the sea, some of the mineral elements from the ocean spray seem to help impart truly unique flavours to this exceptionally rare terroir.
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Quite unlike any other wine terroir I have ever visited. The wines ranged from curious to outstanding and the whole experience was one of the best we had during our visit. |
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WhenMonday to Friday - Self Guided
Monday to Sunday - Guided PriceGuided + All Tastings (2 Person Minimum) - €125 per person.
Self Guided (Bike + Route Map Only) - €28 per person. |
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