NEW IN STORE: Sparkling wines from Quinta do Ortigão in Bairrada
Published : 07/09/2020 - Categories : Our Selection
The Quinta do Ortigão is located in Anadia, in the heart of Bairrada region, where they carry the tradition and contemporary vision of Augusto Brandão Alegre, the pioneer in the production of sparkling wines in Portugal, to their company. Their biggest concern has always been to start in an exceptional way, with a very well selected harvest that allows them to produce wines of great complexity.
Highlighting the white grape varieties Arinto and Bical, in addition to the variety Baga, known for being the base of Bairrada wines, together with the high quality rede grape varieties Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, that are the success to the Quinta do Ortigão.
For the entry range of sparkling wines, it is possible to find the monovarietal Ortigão Baga Brut Sparkling, in addition to the blends Ortigão Brut Natural Sparkling, Ortigão Brut Red Sparkling and Ortigão Mid Dry Sparkling. Made by the classic method, with fermentation in bottle, they follow a good quality of sparkling wines, meeting all different tastes.
Another sparkling also present is the Ortigão Cuveé Brut Sparkling made from Arinto, Baga and Chardonnay grape variety, which reveals a well-defined yellow color, with intense aromas of red fruits, where cherries are predominant. An excellent sparkling wine, with a fruity and fresh flavor, with an excellent volume that ends very balanced.
But if you identify yourself as a more fine bubbles profile, the Ortigão Reserve Brut Sparkling 2014 will provide you with this experience. Bringing fruit aromas, especially apple, it also shows a citrus character, with a pleasant freshness, in a refreshing and surprising finish.
Always seeking to innovate in the wine market, at the beginning of 2001, the Quinta do Ortigão decided to create their own table wines, also available in our store. In this way, the Quinta do Ortigão each among consumers of wines and sparkling wines, where you can find the complete portfolio in the products listed below.