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Their focus from the start has been on recovering and preserving the region's nearly-extinct \u003cem\u003emasseira\u003c\/em\u003e farming tradition — large rectangular pits dug into the coastal sand dunes by Benedictine monks in the 18th century, with vines planted along the sloped edges for wind protection and a rich polyculture of fruit, vegetables and grain grown in the sheltered centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWorking almost entirely with old vines grown in these masseira fields, Tubarão makes low-intervention wines — spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeasts, unfiltered, low sulphite — built around the local Loureiro and Vinhão grapes, whose natural acidity and minerality thrive in the sandy, Atlantic-cooled soils. Beyond the wine itself, the project plays a genuine conservation role, financially supporting the small number of growers still farming this way and helping keep a centuries-old agricultural tradition from disappearing entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubarão Red is a fresh, vibrant, and slightly fizzy red wine inspired by the traditional wines of Portugal’s Minho region. Crafted with a low-intervention approach using spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and minimal sulphites, this is a pure and energetic expression of the region’s classic “vinho tinto minhoto” style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in bottle, creating its gentle natural spritz and giving it a lively, refreshing personality that makes it incredibly versatile and fun to drink. Light, juicy, and easy-going, it’s the kind of red that’s made for sharing with friends, casual meals, and warm afternoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect bright red fruit flavours, soft texture, refreshing acidity, and a delicate fizz that lifts the wine beautifully. Best enjoyed lightly chilled — just like you would a white wine — to fully appreciate its freshness and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced as part of a sustainable wine project, Tubarão Red is also vegan and vegetarian friendly, unfiltered, and made with very low sulphite levels (average 4 mg\/dm³).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best served chilled at 8–10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45014678044741,"sku":"TV24FT","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/tubarnovinhosFeraTinto.png?v=1778817240"},{"product_id":"tubarao-vinhos-loureiro-frisante-branco-2024","title":"Tubarão Vinhos Loureiro Frisante Branco 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11761734 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eTubarão Frisante Branco 2024 is a fresh and lightly sparkling white wine from Portugal’s Minho region, made from 100% Loureiro — one of the country’s most exciting and expressive white grape varieties. Known for its vibrant freshness and mineral character, Loureiro shines beautifully in this refreshing and easy-drinking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eSourced from the cooler sub-region of Famalicão, this wine combines bright citrus flavours and floral aromas with a subtle richness that makes it both refreshing and surprisingly food friendly. A gentle natural spritz adds extra liveliness to the palate, making it perfect for relaxed afternoons, seafood, lighter dishes, or aperitif drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eExpect aromas of white flowers, lemon, grapefruit, and fresh citrus, balanced by crisp acidity and a clean mineral finish. The light sparkle enhances the wine’s freshness and drinkability, creating a bright and vibrant expression of modern Portuguese winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eThe vineyards are grown using the traditional “masseira” farming method — a centuries-old technique unique to Portugal’s Atlantic coastline. Vines are planted in sheltered sand dune plots protected from ocean winds, with natural underground freshwater and nutrient-rich seaweed helping to create wines with exceptional freshness and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eLight, crisp, and full of energy, Tubarão Frisante Branco is a fantastic introduction to the vibrant wines of northern Portugal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portugal\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minho\u003cbr data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Loureiro\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45014687580229,"sku":"TV24LFBR","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/tubarnovinhosbranco.png?v=1778817401"},{"product_id":"tubarao-vinhos-loureiro-branco-2024","title":"Tubarão Vinhos Loureiro Branco 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11761734 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, vibrant, and very lightly sparkling, Tubarão Frisante Branco 2024 is a modern take on Portugal’s traditional Vinho Verde style. Made from 100% Loureiro — one of the Minho region’s most celebrated grape varieties — this wine delivers bright citrus flavours, delicate floral aromas, and refreshing natural acidity with a gentle spritz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Famalicão in northern Portugal, an area known for producing Loureiro wines with both freshness and texture. This gives the wine an appealing balance of lively minerality and subtle richness, making it incredibly easy to drink while also highly food friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, expect notes of lemon, grapefruit, white flowers, and a crisp mineral finish, all lifted by soft bubbles that add energy and freshness. Light in alcohol and wonderfully refreshing, it’s the perfect wine for warm afternoons, seafood, salads, lighter dishes, or simply enjoying with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the wine is a fascinating local tradition. The vineyards are grown in historic “masseira” fields — unique farming plots carved into coastal sand dunes near the Atlantic Ocean. Protected from strong sea winds by raised sand walls and nourished by underground freshwater and natural seaweed fertiliser, these vineyards produce grapes with exceptional freshness and character. 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Made using ancestral sparkling wine methods, it has gentle effervescence and vibrant, lively acidity. This debut release includes disgorgement on select bottles to remove sediment — a bold twist for the more adventurous drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine takes its character from the \u003cem\u003emasseiras\u003c\/em\u003e — a remarkable, almost-forgotten agricultural tradition found in Estela, Navais and Aguçadoura in Póvoa de Varzim, and in Apúlia and Fão in Esposende. These are large rectangular cavities dug into the coastal dunes, with vines planted around their edges to shield the fruit from Atlantic winds. Curiously, the water sitting at the centre of these cavities is fresh, not salt, and between the space, water and sargassum seaweed used to nourish the soil, conditions for growth are ideal. 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