Jose Maria da Fonseca Waterdog Reserva 2021

"The Herdade do Grous Tinto has a rich plum-red colour and exudes complex aromas of ripe fruit and subtle oak nuances. On the palate, the fruity character continues. Round, silky and ripe tannins are the characteristics that reflect the heart of the Alentejo." —winemaker

"This wine associates its quality to the name of the Carthusian [Cartuxos] monks who, between 1598 and 2019, led a solitary life of prayer in the Monastery of Santa Maria Scala Coeli. It is based on the most common varieties of Alentejo: Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alfrocheiro, Periquita, Moreto and Tinta Caiada. Aged in oak wood, it is a wine with good structure, elegant and combining the aromas of the varieties used with a persistent and complex flavour. It was produced for the first time in 1986." —winemaker

"Intense garnet color. Great concentration of black fruit, eucalyptus leaves and some notes of spices from aging in the barrels.  Full bodied, with velvety tannins." —winemaker

"Pacheca Superior Tinto has an intense young ruby ​​color. It reveals a fruity aroma with strong notes of blackberries and plums, balanced with notes of chocolate that come from the barrels. In the mouth it shows balance with round tannins present and a long and persistent finish." —winemaker

"A ruby-colored wine, with purple nuances. It has an intense and complex bouquet, with hints of black and red fruit and some tree fruits, combined with a heather and resin balsamic aroma, cocoa and chocolate. In the palate, it has a good volume, rounded tannins and well-integrated acidity. Hints of red fruits and light cocoa stand out in the flavor. The finish is long and quite elegant." —winemaker

"Periquita Reserva represents a blend between the true and original Periquita tradition and a vision for the future. The Periquita Reserva represents the true Periquita tradition as well as a vision for the future. The Castelão, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Francesa indigenous grape varieties provide Periquita Reserva with a character, a sweet aroma and complexity." —winemaker

"Red coloured wine, with average depth, showing signs of evolution; good aromatic richness with noticeable aromatic progress of floral notes of violet and red berries, a hint of green pepper, provided by one of the varieties in the blend, leads to a spicy aromatic finish. Medium to fully-bodied wine, expertly framed by well-developed tannins, combined with good acidity and ripe fruit; delivers a delicate, sharp finish." —winemaker

"Clear ruby color. Aromas of ripe red berry fruits with dry vegetable notes, complex and subtle. Fresh and elegant on the palate, good balance and structure." —winemaker

Blend: 40% Aragonez, 35% Trincadeira, 20% Touriga Nacional, 5% Syrah

"The José de Sousa Rosado Fernandes Cellar was founded in 1878 and was purchased by José Maria da Fonseca in 1986, fulfilling an old dream of producing wine in Alentejo, in an estate full of prestige and history. The estate is located in Reguengos de Monsaraz, and it is here that a 2.000 year old Roman tradition is kept alive. The José de Sousa Cellar owns 114 ceramic amphorae in which an ancient fermentation method takes place. Dark red with some depth, the Jose de Sousa shows aromas of dates, chocolate, oak, some vanilla, fig, and spices. On the palate, the wine is fruity, velvety, with good tannins, some complexity and a good acidity." —winemaker