Ramisco Non-Vintage

100% Ramisco · Certified Organic · Vinho Regional de Lisboa

Tasting Notes

The first Ramisco ever produced at Quinta de Sant’Ana is a Non-Vintage blend of three harvests — 2018, 2019 and 2021 — capturing the essence of this rare and emblematic grape of the Lisbon region.

It shows intense red fruit, aromas of wet earth and a seductive herbal note.
The naturally high acidity and firm tannins are balanced by a vibrant salinity, resulting in a red wine of great character, tension and authenticity.

Ageing

• 2018 and 2019 aged in used French oak barrels until February 2022
• These were then blended with the 2021 lot, which was aged exclusively in stainless steel
• The final blend rested a further 18 months in stainless steel before bottling

Viticulture & Winemaking

Hand-harvested into 20 kg crates.
Approximately 70% destemmed, with the remainder fermented as whole clusters.
Spontaneous fermentation in open lagares, with cold maceration and frequent foot treading.
Indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention define the style of this wine.

Technical Sheet

Region: Lisbon
Designation: Vinho Regional de Lisboa
Grape Variety: 100% Ramisco
Vineyard Location: Gradil, Mafra — a single south-facing parcel under 0.5 ha
Soils: Clay-limestone
Climate: Atlantic — cool, misty mornings and warm afternoons

Analytical Data

• Alcohol: 12%
• Total Acidity: 6.63 g/L
• Volatile Acidity: 0.93 g/L
• pH: 3.73
• Residual Sugar: <0.6 g/L
• Free SO₂: 20 mg/L
• Total SO₂: 55 mg/L

Production: 1,914 bottles (500 mL)
Bottling: September 2023
Release: October 2023

Team

Viticulture: James Frost & Amândio Cruz
Winemaking: António Moita Maçanita