Ramilo Nativas Tinto 2023

The Ramilo family has been linked to Colares since the first half of the 19th century. Nuno and his brother Pedro, the 4th generation, were dissatisfied with the direction of this historic wine that lost its luster in the last decades of the century.c.XX, decided to rehabilitate the family's two farms, one on sandy ground in Azenhas do Mar and the other on hard ground in the Lizandro River Valley. Together with winemaker Jorge Mota, they are rescuing the traditions and native grape varieties of this region, which is battered by the cold, salty winds of the ocean. How many great and famous wines in the world age like a Colares or taste like a Colares? And how many Colares like a Ramilo?

Wine:

Castelão varietal. The grapes were hand-picked, carefully selected and destemmed. Fermentation took place in a limestone press, with foot treading. Indigenous yeasts. Less than 20 mg/l of total SO2.

Ramilo Nativas Red 2023

Lisboa Regional Wine – Portugal

Description

An Atlantic-driven Castelão, born from the limestone soils of Sintra and crafted using traditional methods. Pale in colour with a balsamic profile, it reveals elegance and freshness on the nose, with saline notes and a vibrant character reminiscent of the classic coastal reds of the region.

On the palate, it is fluid and refined, with fine tannins and a refreshing finish that evokes the Atlantic in every sip. Perfect for lighter days or dishes inspired by the sea.

Viticulture and Winemaking

Grape Variety: 100% Castelão (João de Santarém)

Hand-harvested with careful selection and fully destemmed

Traditional fermentation in limestone lagares, with foot treading for one week

No added yeasts

Organic production

Technical Data

Alcohol: 12%
Residual sugar: 0.0 g/L
Total acidity: 5.7 g/L
Volatile acidity: 0.76 g/L
pH: 3.61
Total SO₂: < 20 mg/L

Tasting Notes

Light and translucent in colour, with fresh balsamic aromas. On the palate, its elegance and salinity evoke the distinctive and original profile of Sintra’s Atlantic reds. A wine of great lightness and authenticity.

Food Pairing

Ideal on its own or paired with:

Light pasta dishes
Oven-roasted fish
Fresh Mediterranean cuisine