An old vineyard in a magical location and two genius Portuguese winemakers who produce straightforward wines without interventions, without corrections, filtering or commercial yeasts, aiming to highlight the authenticity and characteristics of their region. The vp-Vital comes from the Vinha de Pena vineyard, planted with the Vital variety through mass...
The Vinha da Murta vineyard was planted in 2006 and contains many different clones of old vines from the region. The wine is partially fermented with bunches, using indigenous yeasts and then transferred to old Burgundy barrels for 11 months. The malolactic fermentation is completed spontaneously and the wine has an ethereal fruit, light animal notes,...
The vineyard is located in the middle of the slope and was planted in 1980. The soil is a type of marly limestone that has an abundance of marine fossils. The cultivation is certified organic using biodynamic farming techniques. In winemaking 15-20% whole bunches are used and fermentation is with indigenous yeasts. The wine will be aged for 12-14 months...
Philippe Desbos' approach is based on his respect for tradition, not because of a tendency but bades on the his belief that it makes better wines. Far from all viticultural and technological innovations, he produces his Saint-Joseph from the "fillet" of the great wine-growing zone, following techniques used by his ancestors. He plows the vineyard with the...
