Adega de Redondo, Terras Lusas Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, 2024

Producer Profile

The claim to be Portugal’s most impressive and dynamic cooperative winery, is not without substance.

Adega Cooperative de Redondo brings together around 200 producers, representing more than three-quarters of the viticultural subregion of Redondo, deep in the Alentejo. Founded in 1956 by just 14 growers, with an aim to rejuvenate the region after the ravages of phylloxera and the government’s singular determination to support cereal monoculture to the detriment of other crops, Adega de Redondo was born. Today, they fly the flag for authentic, quality Alentejo wines and are proud member of the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program. Red wine accounts for 75% of their total production, along with a handful of fresh white wines made from indigenous varietals.

Viticulture

Portugal’s largest wine region, the Alentejo comprises of eight sub-regions, each with distinct characteristics in terms of relief, soil composition and climate. The Redondo sub-region is influenced by the Serra d’Ossa to the north and east, which rises to an altitude of 600 metres. It protects the vineyards from the prevailing winds and provides a Mediterranean climate, marked by cold, dry winters and hot summers, resulting in well balanced reds and fresh, crisp white wines. Soils are varied, although granite and schist is common. Low humidity and high sunshine hours make sustainable viticulture, based on biodiversity and environmental preservation possible, and Redondo are a member of the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program.

Winemaking

With some pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures, followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 24 degrees.

Tasting Note

Ruby in colour with a concentrated aroma of wild berries. The palate is smooth and well-balanced, with soft, rounded tannins that lend structure and a long, lingering finish.

Food Matching

Delicious with cold cuts, grilled chicken and barbecued meats.