Adega de Redondo, Terras Lusas Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, 2023

Producer Profile

The claim to be Portugal’s most impressive and dynamic cooperative winery, is not without substance.

Adega Cooperative de Redondo brings together around 200 producers, representing more than three quarters of the viticultural sub-region of Redondo, deep in the Alentejo. Founded in 1956 by just 14 growers, with an aim to rejuvenate the region after the ravages of phylloxera and a government’s singular determination to support cereal monoculture to the detriment of other crops, Adega de Redondo was born. Today they fly the flag for authentic, quality Alentejo wines, are a proud member of the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program, with a focus on red wine production, which accounts for 75% of their total, alongside fresh whites from indigenous varietals.

Viticulture

Indigenous grapes are cultivated on granitic soils, with some schist and clay-limestone.

Winemaking

With some pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures, followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 24 degrees. Drink withing 4 years of vintage.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

Tasting Note

A generous and juicy red with an intense aroma of wild berries and lifted floral notes. The palate is supple and harmonious, with elegant fine tannins and a welcoming Portuguese richness.

Food Matching

Delicious with cold cuts, grilled chicken and barbecued meats.