Quinta Da Lapa Retro Fernao Pirao

Quinta da Conceicao da Lapa was acquired in 1706 by D. Lourenco de Almeida from Captain Bartolomeu Lobo da Gama, for the sum of 11.500 silver crusades. A unique location where the best land was chosen among the fertile hills to the East of Montejunto mountain, a territory that is now part of the Tejo Wine Region.

D. Lourenco, son of the Count of Avintes was the great reformer & developer of Quinta da Lapa. He chose the highest ground of his vast estate to build a manor house with its chapel, farm buildings & an important wine cellar in order to produce the best wines from the surrounding vineyards. This reform dates from 1733 & almost three centuries later the estate underwent yet another much needed improvement. This included building a new winery & replanting the vineyards both with traditional local varietals & a selection of international grapes that best thrive in their terroir.

The outcome of all their hard work shows as their wines have consistently earned important medals & awards at both international & domestic wine competitions.

Fernao Pirao,

Fermentation over ripped Fernão Pires grapes in stainless steel vats with rather high temperatures. No oak in the fermentation or aging. 3 to 4 days with skin contact in the vats.

Fernão Pirão has a beautiful texture, colour and complexity. Aromas of ripe melon and stone white fruit with some resin and pepper coming. Balance in body between being fresh and mature make it a super interesting style. The slightly oxidised notes are notable on the nose. As for the palate, it is a perfumed wine with really interesting layers.

Drink with Moroccan style dishes with cumin, pepper, cinnamon spices. Caramelised vegetable madly , lamb chops, grilled octopus.