Adega Viúva Gomes Ramisco Tinto DOC Colares 2019 (500mL)

A benchmark wine from one of Portugal’s most singular regions, Adega Viúva Gomes Colares Tinto 2019 is crafted from 100% Ramisco grown on ungrafted vines planted directly into the Atlantic sands of Colares. Naturally protected from phylloxera, these historic vineyards produce wines of remarkable character, longevity and unmistakable sense of place.

The outstanding 2019 vintage delivered ideal ripeness without excess, resulting in a beautifully balanced red with moderate alcohol, vibrant acidity and exceptional finesse. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured for around four years in a combination of French oak, chestnut and mahogany casks, this is a flagship expression of Ramisco that combines savoury maturity with energetic freshness.

Critically acclaimed and produced in tiny quantities, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of the wine world's most distinctive terroirs.

Wine Description

Fragrant and complex from the first pour, the nose reveals layers of cherry, blood orange, menthol, liquorice, potpourri and exotic woods, with notes of mahogany, dried herbs and orange peel adding further intrigue. The palate is elegant and surprisingly approachable, offering bright cherry and blood orange fruit, fine-grained tannins and a subtle walnut-like savoury texture that reflects both the grape variety and extended maturation.

Fresh acidity carries the wine effortlessly through a long finish marked by sour cherry, black tea and gentle spice, delivering a combination of maturity, precision and energy rarely found in traditional reds. Distinctive, nuanced and deeply expressive of place, this is a wine that rewards both curiosity and cellaring.

Variety: 100% Ramisco
 Region: Colares DOC, Portugal
 Vintage: 2019
 Volume: 500mL
 Alcohol: 11.5%
 Closure: Cork
 Maturation: Approximately 4 years in French oak, chestnut and mahogany casks, plus stainless steel
 Drink Window: 2026-2036+

Critic Scores

96 Points - The Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez)
95 Points - The Wine Front (Gary Walsh)
17.5/20 - Jancis Robinson (Julia Harding MW)

Food Pairing: Roast duck, game birds, charcuterie, grilled lamb, wild mushrooms and aged hard cheeses.