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Quinta do Zambujeiro works in accordance with the procedures of environment-friendly viticulture. The goal is to preserve and protect the beautiful nature and terroir of the estate.
The base of our wines is the vineyard. Our skilled workers treat every vine with great care; without the hard work in sometimes harsh weather conditions we could not produce these great wines!
We believe strongly that only vineyards with low yields can produce wines of high concentration in flavour and taste. Therefore we reduce all our vineyards to 25 hl/ha or 18 hl/ha for special cuvées.
All our wines are hand made. All grapes are hand picked. We use gentle grape-and wine-handling techniques, for e.g., grapes are transported in small plastic crates, never pumped.
Each grape is controlled before going into the wine; what we would not like to eat should not be drunken by our customers later!
The grapes are fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and in fermenting vessels of French oak.
Long macerations on skins up to 7 weeks extract the soft tannins and stabilize colour. All malo-lactic fermentation takes place all in barrels for better integration of oak flavours.
All the wine is barrel matured in French oak for up to two years and bottled without any filtration or fining.
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| Name of the wine |
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Zambujeiro 2003
Please click here for Parkers' Rating |
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340-350 m |
| Size of the estate |
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30 ha |
| Age of the vineyards |
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3 - 33 years |
| Yield |
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19 hl / ha |
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25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Aragonez, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Alicante Bouschet, 8% Trincadeira |
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Handpicked, selection by hand, cold pre-fermentation, fermentation in wooden fermenters, 6 weeks skin contact, malolactic fermentation in barrels, 24 months barrel ageing in new French oak, bottling without filtration and fining . |
| Production |
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6800 bottles |
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December 2005 |
| Ratings |
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Robert Parker 95/100 |
| Tasting Notes |
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Very dense and dark in colour. Intense and pure, wild berries, flowers, background oak. On the palate massive concentration, big but sweet tannin as well balanced and fresh. Long lasting finish . |
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| Name of the wine |
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Zambujeiro 2004
Please click here for Parkers' Rating |
| Altitude |
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340-350 m |
| Age of the vineyards |
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5 - 34 years
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| Yield |
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19 hl / ha
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| Blend |
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48 % Touriga Nacional, 24% Aragonez, 24% Alicante Bouschet, 4% Castelao |
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Handpicked, selection by hand, cold pre-fermentation, fermentation in wooden fermenters, 6 weeks skin contact, malolactic fermentation in barrels, 24 months barrel aged in new French oak. Unfiltered. |
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66 00 bottles |
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December 2006 |
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Robert Parker 95/100 |
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A dense and rich wine with complex, several layers of still youthfully dark fruit, violet flowers and a small dose of oak. Elegant and focused, still tight tannins, long lasting aromatics. This wine will benefit from additional cellaring and add in complexity for several years |
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| Name of the wine |
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Terra do Zambujeiro 2002 |
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340-350 m |
| Size of the estate |
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30 ha |
| Age of the vineyards |
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7 - 32 years |
| Yield |
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24 hl / ha |
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36% Aragonez, 32% Trincadeira, 17% Alicante Bouschet, 15% Periquita |
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Hand-picked grapes, selection by hand, fermentation in stainless steel fermenters tanks, 3/4 weeks skin contact, malolactic fermentation in barrels, 24 month barrel ageing in 65% new French oak, bottled without filtration. |
| Production |
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27'000 bottles |
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January 2005 |
| Ratings |
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Robert Parker 87/100 |
| Tasting Notes |
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Dark purple, intense in the nose, red fruit combined with fine toast. In the mouth fresh and compact structure, sweet, ripe and spicy fruit, long final. |
| Awards |
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Wine Style Asia Awards 2006 - Platinum Gold |
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| Name of the wine |
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Terra do Zambujeiro 2003
Please click here for Parkers' Rating |
| Altitude |
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340-350 m |
| Size of the estate |
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30ha |
| Age of the vineyards |
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8 - 33 years |
| Yield |
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24 hl / ha |
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50% Aragonez, 33% Trincadeira, 8% Periquita, 6% Alicante Bouschet, 3% Touriga Nacional |
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Handpicked, selection by hand, fermented in stainless steel fermenters, 3-4 weeks skin contact, malolactic fermentation in barrels of French oak, 65% new, 24 months barrel ageing. Unfiltered. |
| Production |
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33'000 bottles |
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January 2006 |
| Ratings |
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Robert Parker 90/100 |
| Tasting Notes |
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Dark and complex bouquet, dried fruits, oranges, spice, wood. Soft, long and concentrated on the palate with sweet and noble tannin. Improves when decanted for some hours before serving. |
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| Name of the wine |
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Terra do Zambujeiro 2004
Please click here for Parkers' Rating |
| Altitude |
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340-350 m
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| Size of the estate |
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30ha |
| Age of the vineyards |
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5 - 34 years |
| Yield |
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24 hl / ha |
| Blend |
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26 % Aragonez, 25% Castelao, 23% Trincadeira, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Alicante Bouschet |
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Handpicked, selection by hand, fermented in stainless steel fermenters, 3-4 weeks skin contact, malolactic fermentation in barrels of French oak, 55% new, 24 months barrel aged. Unfiltered. |
| Production |
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36 '000 bottles |
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D ecember 2006 |
| Ratings |
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Robert Parker 91/100 |
| Tasting Notes |
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A classic Alentejo-wine with intensity, solid structure and plenty of elegance. Complex and fresh fruit with hints of oak. Good aromatic length. It perfectly represents the excellent 2004 vintage which produced powerful wines, elegant and focused in the same time. Good potential fore additional cellaring. |
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| Name of the wine |
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Monte do Castanheiro 2004 |
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340-350 m |
| Size of the estate |
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31 ha |
| Age of the vineyards |
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7 - 32 years |
| Yield |
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25 - 30 hl/ha |
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55% Trincadeira, 15% Aragonez, 15% Castelao, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Despite the quantity produced, it is a handcrafted wine: Handpicked, grape selection by hand, fermented in stainless steel fermenters, 3 weeks skin contact, 12 months barrel ageing in french oak (30% new). Bottled without filtration or fining. |
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53'700 bottles |
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December 2005 |
| Ratings |
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Robert Parker 85/100 |
| Tasting Notes |
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Brilliant red, intense red fruit nose with hints of flowers and kirsch, medium-bodied, fresh and well balanced. Fine and subtle tannins. Excellent to drink with cheese / ham-platters, or light dishes. |
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| Name of the wine |
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Monte do Castanheiro 2005 |
| Altitude |
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340-350 m
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| Size of the estate |
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31 ha |
| Age of the vineyards |
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7 - 32 years
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| Yield |
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30 - 35 hl/ha
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| Blend |
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50% Trincadeira, 37% Aragonez, 13% Castelao
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Handpicked, grape selection by hand, fermented in stainless steel fermenters.12 month barrel aged in french oak (30% new). Bottled without filtration or fining. |
| Production |
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14 ’000 bottles |
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December 2007 |
| Ratings |
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GW 88 |
| Tasting Notes |
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Brilliant red, intense red fruit nose with hints of flowers kirsch and hints of cigars. Medium to full –bodied, fine and subtle tannins. Tasty and juicy fruit, ends with fine notes of roasted wood. Excellent to drink with cheese / ham-platters, or light dishes |
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Vintage Report 2006 |
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Vintage Report 2005 |
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Vintage Report 2004 |
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Vintage Report 2003 |
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