Morgado do Quintao Tinto 2018

Deep in the western Algarve, where the Monchique mountains meet the Atlantic Ocean, amidst the Algarve’s orange groves and ancient olive trees, lies an ambitious family project.The ambition is to further the spread of Algarve wine, combined with the promotion of art and cultural education.

Morgado do Quinto is a project in its fifth generation within the family of Filipe Caldas de Vasconcellos, who has been defining its route since 2017. To make things easier, I’ll mention that it was founded in the early 1810s by the 1st Count of Silves Francisco Manuel Pereira Caldas.

Grape Varietals & Region:Blend of Castelao & Negra Mole from Algarve, Portugal. Morgado do Quinto is a restored family estate located in the Serra de Monchique, in the Algarve. Founded in the early 19th century by the 1st Count of Silves, Francisco Manuel Pereira Caldas, this estate has been in the same family since its foundation, now in the fourth generation.

Taste Profile:Fruity aromas of blackberry, cherry & hints of spice. On the palate it is light and well balanced. Fruity & simple, it has gentle tannins & a relatively short finish.

Winemaking Process: Hand-picked in small 20kg boxes, hand-crushed by foot andmacerated for 5 days pre-ferment. Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks