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The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. Some surplus production is given to producers in the region, and it is not yet possible to produce the entire amount under their own brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe duty to pass on the legacy from generation to generation is a feeling deeply rooted in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187991667025,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/100-Hectares-tinto.jpg?v=1772532417"},{"product_id":"100-hectares-vinhas-velhas-tinto","title":"100 Acres Old Vines Red Wine 75cl ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15165\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/100hectares-logo-300x142.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The land was not given to us by our parents, but lent to us by our children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The story of 100HECTARES wines begins in the early 1970s, when the Brás and Cigarro family – possessing a great passion for the Douro region – made significant investments in the purchase and renovation of properties located in the Baixo Corgo sub-region of the Douro. The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. Some surplus production is given to producers in the region, and it is not yet possible to produce the entire amount under their own brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The duty to pass on the legacy from generation to generation is a feeling deeply rooted in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187992027473,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/100-Hectares-Vinhas-Veelhas-tinto.jpg?v=1772532422"},{"product_id":"100-hectares-grande-reserva-tinto-2014","title":"100 Acres Grande Reserva Red Wine 75cl ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15165\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/100hectares-logo-300x142.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The land was not given to us by our parents, but lent to us by our children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The story of 100HECTARES wines begins in the early 1970s, when the Brás and Cigarro family – possessing a great passion for the Douro region – made significant investments in the purchase and renovation of properties located in the Baixo Corgo sub-region of the Douro. The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. 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The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. Some surplus production is given to producers in the region, and it is not yet possible to produce the entire amount under their own brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The duty to pass on the legacy from generation to generation is a feeling deeply rooted in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187994878289,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/100-Hectares-Filigrana-tinto.jpg?v=1772532432"},{"product_id":"100-hectares-touriga-nacional-tinto","title":"100 Acres Touriga Nacional Red Wine 75cl ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15165\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/100hectares-logo-300x142.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The land was not given to us by our parents, but lent to us by our children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The story of 100HECTARES wines begins in the early 1970s, when the Brás and Cigarro family – possessing a great passion for the Douro region – made significant investments in the purchase and renovation of properties located in the Baixo Corgo sub-region of the Douro. The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. 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The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. Some surplus production is given to producers in the region, and it is not yet possible to produce the entire amount under their own brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The duty to pass on the legacy from generation to generation is a feeling deeply rooted in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187995697489,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/100-Hectares-TF.jpg?v=1772532439"},{"product_id":"100-hectares-blend-3-tintas","title":"100 Hectares Blend 3 Tintas 75cl ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15165\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/100hectares-logo-300x142.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The land was not given to us by our parents, but lent to us by our children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The story of 100HECTARES wines begins in the early 1970s, when the Brás and Cigarro family – possessing a great passion for the Douro region – made significant investments in the purchase and renovation of properties located in the Baixo Corgo sub-region of the Douro. The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. Some surplus production is given to producers in the region, and it is not yet possible to produce the entire amount under their own brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The duty to pass on the legacy from generation to generation is a feeling deeply rooted in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187996156241,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/100-Hectares-3-tintas.jpg?v=1772532442"},{"product_id":"100-hectares-18-tinto","title":"100 Acres 18 Reserva Tinto 2021 75cl ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15165\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/100hectares-logo-300x142.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The land was not given to us by our parents, but lent to us by our children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe story of 100HECTARES wines begins in the early 1970s, when the Brás and Cigarro family – possessing a great passion for the Douro region – made significant investments in the purchase and renovation of properties located in the Baixo Corgo sub-region of the Douro. The family's farms are the origin of their wines, and production is made exclusively from grapes grown on their own land, something that is central to the family's production philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For some time, the majority of the production from their vineyards was sold to competitors in the region, but in 2009, André and Filipe Brás wanted to make the most of their own raw material production, vinifying an estimated 30% to 40% of the grapes. Some surplus production is given to producers in the region, and it is not yet possible to produce the entire amount under their own brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The duty to pass on the legacy from generation to generation is a feeling deeply rooted in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187996549457,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/100-hectares-18.jpg?v=1772532448"},{"product_id":"abandonado-tinto-2013","title":"Abandonado Tinto 2013 75cl ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15071\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/alves-de-sousa-logo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"text1\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003e Wine production is a family tradition for Domingos Alves de Sousa: his father (Edmundo Alves de Sousa) and grandfather (Domingos Alves de Sousa) were both winegrowers in the Douro region. However, Domingos Alves de Sousa initially pursued a different career. Having graduated in Civil Engineering, he couldn't resist the dual pull (of the land and his heritage), and abandoned his profession in 1987 to dedicate himself exclusively to managing the estates he inherited and others he subsequently acquired, where he has been carrying out exemplary work in land consolidation and vineyard restructuring. The evolution of his winemaking activity is full of interesting, almost paradigmatic aspects and deserves a bit of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text2\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eFor a long time, he was a supplier to the well-known and prestigious companies Casa Ferreirinha and Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges. But the problems that affected the sector at the end of the 1980s, which resulted in an exaggerated increase in production costs, and especially the catastrophic 1988 harvest, led him to question the profitability of his farms. And it was this questioning that marked the turning point. Like many other Douro winegrowers, affected by the recession in which the Demarcated Region was struggling, he turned to valuing the \"leftovers\" of Port wine, that is, the table wine of the Douro, until then traditionally considered secondary to fortified wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text3\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eLike many other Douro winegrowers, affected by the recession that the Demarcated Region was struggling with, he turned to valuing the \"leftovers\" of Port wine, that is, the table wine of the Douro, which until then had traditionally been considered inferior to fortified wine. Of course, this radical change of attitude required more than just goodwill and a desire to succeed: it required technical and professional training. He thus attended viticulture and oenology courses and, armed with this background, set to work restructuring his vineyards and, determined to forge his own path as a producer-bottler, built the winery on his Quinta da Gaivosa estate where he would henceforth vinify the production of the other estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text4\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eAfter experimenting with various grape varieties, he selected those that proved most suitable for producing the best Douro Designation of Origin wines, and with them he produced and launched on the market, in mid-1992, what would be his first wine: the Quinta do Vale da Raposa white 1991, which quickly captivated connoisseurs and earned the highest praise. 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And it was this questioning that marked the turning point. Like many other Douro winegrowers, affected by the recession in which the Demarcated Region was struggling, he turned to valuing the \"leftovers\" of Port wine, that is, the table wine of the Douro, until then traditionally considered secondary to fortified wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text3\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eLike many other Douro winegrowers, affected by the recession that the Demarcated Region was struggling with, he turned to valuing the \"leftovers\" of Port wine, that is, the table wine of the Douro, which until then had traditionally been considered inferior to fortified wine. Of course, this radical change of attitude required more than just goodwill and a desire to succeed: it required technical and professional training. He thus attended viticulture and oenology courses and, armed with this background, set to work restructuring his vineyards and, determined to forge his own path as a producer-bottler, built the winery on his Quinta da Gaivosa estate where he would henceforth vinify the production of the other estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text4\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eAfter experimenting with various grape varieties, he selected those that proved most suitable for producing the best Douro Designation of Origin wines, and with them he produced and launched on the market, in mid-1992, what would be his first wine: the Quinta do Vale da Raposa white 1991, which quickly captivated connoisseurs and earned the highest praise. 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It operates in the Lisbon, Algarve, Alentejo, Douro, and Vinho Verde wine regions. The company produces wines known for their excellent quality\/price ratio and exports approximately 90% of its total production to over 50 countries across 5 continents. Casa Santos Lima is also the largest producer of \"Vinho Regional Lisboa\" and \"DOC Alenquer\" and in recent years has been one of the most awarded Portuguese producers in major national and international wine competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Currently, the company's main facilities (offices, shop and larger wineries) are located at Quinta da Boavista in Alenquer, just 45 km north of Lisbon. 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To preserve the vibrancy of its landscape and its prestige, we work towards respecting traditions and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWe integrate the concepts of sustainable development into all stages of production, and the energy consumed by our winery is produced from renewable sources. We work tirelessly and collaborate to perpetuate the creation of authentic works of art in viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Built in the heart of the property, the Pessegueiro winery stands out for its extraordinary architecture, which results from the building's functions and, above all, the specific winemaking method it employs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The building has five levels and combines traditional methods of producing high-quality wines with the most sophisticated equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA true technological challenge, our winery was designed to utilize natural gravity throughout the entire process of transforming grapes into wine. With a view to preserving and respecting the wine as much as possible, the use of pumps has been completely eliminated throughout the entire process, from receiving the grapes to the barrel room. To complement natural gravity, we also have an elevator tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This gravity-fed process ensures gentle and respectful treatment of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e All of our production is overseen by João Nicolau de Almeida and a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188082532689,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Aluze-tinto.jpg?v=1772533253"},{"product_id":"andreza-reserva-tinto","title":"Andreza Reserva Tinto 75cl","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188083614033,"sku":null,"price":9.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Andreza-Reserva-tinto.jpg?v=1772533268"},{"product_id":"anonimo-tinto","title":"Anonymous Red Wine 2014 75cl","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188083810641,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Anonimo-tinto.jpg?v=1772533272"},{"product_id":"apaixonado-tinto","title":"Passionate Reserve Red Wine 2016 75cl","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188084105553,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Apaixonado-tinto.jpg?v=1772533276"},{"product_id":"arrepiado-collection-tinto","title":"Arrepiado Collection Red Wine 2021 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15183 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/arrepiado-velho-logo-241x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Herdade do Arrepiado Velho estate is located in Sousel, about 40 km from Portalegre, in the Alto Alentejo region. In 2001, a long-abandoned space was reborn. The 19th-century Alentejo farmhouse was rebuilt according to the region's traditional architecture, magnificently preserved, and full of spaces of rare beauty. With a total area of ​​approximately 100 hectares, the dam stands out among vineyards and olive groves, in a mix of colors and tranquility, as only the Alentejo offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2002, 33 hectares of vineyards were planted from scratch in a terroir that uniquely combines schist soils on steep slopes with mild temperatures and abundant water – natural characteristics indicative of great potential. David Both (viticulturist) and António Maçanita (oenologist) combined their knowledge, innovation, and dedication, selected the grape varieties, and created what is now known as the \"100-point Vineyard\". From 2012 onwards, the vineyard has been managed by Nuno Ramalho, the current viticulturist. The reds are Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the whites are Antão Vaz, Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier, and Verdelho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the helm of the project is António Antunes, responsible for producing unique and seductive wines, born from modern winemaking combined with tradition, and Marta Neto, responsible for marketing and bold, elegant design. Together they break down barriers and preconceived ideas, making wines outside the box but always with quality at the forefront of their ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188084728145,"sku":null,"price":39.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Arrepiado-Collection-tinto.jpg?v=1772533284"},{"product_id":"avidos-tinto","title":"Ávidos Tinto 2014 75cl","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188084990289,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Avidos-tinto.jpg?v=1772533289"},{"product_id":"bafarela-reserva-tinto","title":"Bafarela Reserva Tinto 2020 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15542 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logotipo-brites-de-aguiar-300x224.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Brites Aguiar family has always originated and resided in the Douro Demarcated Region, and their activity is a continuous connection to the land; agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The family's residence and farmhouse are located in the small village of Várzea de Trevões, in the municipality of São João da Pesqueira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The current generation, Lúcia, Paulo, and Tomi, have their parents in the background: Maria Fernanda Costa Brites and Manuel António Pacheco Aguiar. The most recent generation, Inês, Mariana, and Mané, complete and represent the continuity of the Brites Aguiar family lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188085186897,"sku":null,"price":9.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Bafarela-Reserva-tinto.jpg?v=1772533294"},{"product_id":"bafarela-17-superior-tinto-2017","title":"Bafarela 17 Superior Tinto 2017 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15542 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logotipo-brites-de-aguiar-300x224.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Brites Aguiar family has always originated and resided in the Douro Demarcated Region, and their activity is a continuous connection to the land; agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The family's residence and farmhouse are located in the small village of Várzea de Trevões, in the municipality of São João da Pesqueira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The current generation, Lúcia, Paulo, and Tomi, have their parents in the background: Maria Fernanda Costa Brites and Manuel António Pacheco Aguiar. The most recent generation, Inês, Mariana, and Mané, complete and represent the continuity of the Brites Aguiar family lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188085350737,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Bafarela-Superior-17-2017.jpg?v=1772533297"},{"product_id":"barca-velha-2004-tinto","title":"Barca Velha 2004 Red Wine 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15204 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/casa-ferreirinha-logo-300x139.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe history of Casa Ferreirinha is inextricably linked to an extraordinary woman: Dona Antônia Adelaide Ferreira. She was born in 1811 in Régua, the gateway to the vineyards of the Douro Valley. Despite her small stature and reserved nature, Dona Antônia was charismatic, visionary, and entrepreneurial. She created new vineyard extensions, increased and improved the company's stocks of old wines, and contributed to improving the arduous lives of local farming families by founding schools, nurseries, and hospitals. Such was the affection of the population that they affectionately called her \"Ferreirinha\". Upon her death in 1896, she left behind a remarkable Douro heritage and an immensely successful business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCasa Ferreirinha's major investment in unfortified wines would emerge about half a century later. Producing elegant, high-quality Douro wines, with the refinement and high aging potential of Vintage Port wines, became the dream of Fernando Nicolau de Almeida, who began working at the company early on, eventually rising to technical director. He selected the best grapes from the Upper Douro, full of richness and structure, and combined them with others from high altitudes, chosen for their acidity and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThus was born, in 1952, Barca-Velha, an iconic wine that has since been produced only in the best years, considered one of Portugal's most long-lived, elegant, and complex red wines. The genesis of Casa Ferreirinha is, therefore, a true lesson in oenology, which determined the evolution of the wines of this house, enriched by the planting of Quinta da Leda from scratch, begun in 1979, where the grapes that allowed for increased and improved production are grown. Today, the Casa Ferreirinha line, produced under the guidance of winemaker Luís Sottomayor, ranges from youthful wines like Esteva or Planalto, through richer wines like Papa Figos, Vinha Grande, and Callabriga, to the exceptional Quinta da Leda, Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, and Reserva Especial, with Barca-Velha occupying the top of the hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188085514577,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Barca-Velha-2004.jpg?v=1772533300"},{"product_id":"batuta-tinto","title":"Batuta 2014 Red Wine 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8636 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/niepoort-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"228\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn independent family business for over a century and a half; five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always, two generations have worked side-by-side for many years, contributing to a successful transition. At this moment, we look forward with enthusiasm to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the helm of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort's formal retirement in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of their own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in the Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port wines. 15 hectares of vines were newly planted, and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step for the production of Port wine and for the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wine, humble respect, and curiosity about the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort for the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister, Verena, joined the company as CEO in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation: Eduard Rudolf van der Niepoort. Rolf was born in March 1927. From childhood, he had a great interest in mechanics, but also possessed a good business sense. In 1950, he joined his father, Eduard, in the family business. His experience was a valuable asset, and he was able to overcome a difficult period financially. Rolf dedicated his interest to commercial and human relationships within and outside the company, and was conservative when it came to wine production. Rolf nostalgically remembers the production of a Vintage Port, the 1970 one, as if it were his own creation, from beginning to end. Currently, it is considered one of Niepoort's greatest Ports. Like all members of the Niepoort family, he is a great collector: vintage cars, antiques, and especially Portuguese weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third generation: Eduard Marius Niepoort. Eduard was born on September 14, 1890, in Porto. He was extremely skilled and a born scientist. In 1912, due to his father's death, Eduard Marius Niepoort was obliged to join the family business. Rolf Niepoort, his son, remembers his father as a person \"interested in various areas, such as chemistry, physics, and mechanics, and was a man with a fine sense of humor.\" In the words of Elisabete, who worked with him and was already involved in administration at the time, he was a true \"icon of intelligence,\" an upright person who was very thoughtful in his decisions. Eduard Marius left the company as an active partner in 1980 and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections. Eduard Marius Niepoort passed away at the age of 91 (on June 3, 1982). His grandchildren, Dirk and Verena, remember his strictness regarding their studies and cherish the memory of a grandfather with endless collections of books, stamps, coins, and train tickets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second generation: Eduard Karel Jackob. Eduard Jackob was born in 1848 in Porto. Niepoort was already a thriving company when Eduard Karel took over the family business and continued the work of his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort. The founder, Franciscus, was born in 1813 in Hilversum, Netherlands. He married Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Franciscus Marius came to Portugal to create the Niepoort company, a producer of Port wine. He founded the company as a Port wine seller, without owning land or vineyards. He was primarily a Port wine merchant. He died in Porto on March 7, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe art of Master Blender has also been passed down through generations. José Nogueira was the fourth in his family to practice his art at Niepoort, having worked for the company for over 50 years. His son, José Rodrigo, joined the team in September 2006 and they worked together until 2011, currently representing the fifth generation of the Nogueira family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2010, Niepoort celebrated Master Blender José Nogueira's \"50 years with the company\" with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188085842257,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/batuta-2014.webp?v=1772533303"},{"product_id":"bela-luz-vinhas-velhas-tinto-2017","title":"Bela Luz Tinto 2022 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15321 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/logo_herdade-rocim-300x77.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Herdade do Rocim is a property located between Vidigueira and Cuba, in the Lower Alentejo region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Starting out in the agricultural mechanization sector in the 1970s, Movicortes' trajectory is marked by investment in diversified and complementary sectors. 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A new adventure and a dream began there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first few years were dedicated to restructuring and improving the farm, planting new vines and introducing new grape varieties, in a project that blended new and old knowledge, reason and emotion, supported by the love between father and daughter.\u003cbr\u003e\n Next came the construction of the winery and the production of wine, with its own brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Also in Cortes (Leiria), the birthplace of José Ribeiro Vieira, the company's founder, Rocim began planting vineyards in 2003 with a view to recovering the brand image of this parish and also the family's tradition in the wine sector, with the launch of Vale da Mata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eToday, Rocim is already recognized for the quality of its wines and its winery. To speak of its history is to speak of a dream, and therefore it is also to speak of the present and the future. Because the dream has no end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e“Talking about the future isn’t easy because you can’t predict it. In any case, we believe that the foundations and structures capable of encouraging us to move forward have been laid.”\u003c\/em\u003e José Ribeiro Vieira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188086038865,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Bela-Luz-Vinhas-Velhas-tinto.jpg?v=1772533308"},{"product_id":"bioma-tinto-biologico","title":"Bioma Organic Red Wine 2012 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8636 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/niepoort-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"228\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e An independent family business for over a century and a half; five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always, two generations have worked side-by-side for many years, contributing to a successful transition. At this moment, we look forward with enthusiasm to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the helm of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort's formal retirement in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of their own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in the Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port wines. 15 hectares of vines were newly planted, and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step for the production of Port wine and for the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wine, humble respect, and curiosity about the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort for the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister, Verena, joined the company as CEO in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation: Eduard Rudolf van der Niepoort. Rolf was born in March 1927. From childhood, he had a great interest in mechanics, but also possessed a good business sense. In 1950, he joined his father, Eduard, in the family business. His experience was a valuable asset, and he was able to overcome a difficult period financially. Rolf dedicated his interest to commercial and human relationships within and outside the company, and was conservative when it came to wine production. Rolf nostalgically remembers the production of a Vintage Port, the 1970 one, as if it were his own creation, from beginning to end. Currently, it is considered one of Niepoort's greatest Ports. Like all members of the Niepoort family, he is a great collector: vintage cars, antiques, and especially Portuguese weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third generation: Eduard Marius Niepoort. Eduard was born on September 14, 1890, in Porto. He was extremely skilled and a born scientist. In 1912, due to his father's death, Eduard Marius Niepoort was obliged to join the family business. Rolf Niepoort, his son, remembers his father as a person \"interested in various areas, such as chemistry, physics, and mechanics, and was a man with a fine sense of humor.\" In the words of Elisabete, who worked with him and was already involved in administration at the time, he was a true \"icon of intelligence,\" an upright person who was very thoughtful in his decisions. Eduard Marius left the company as an active partner in 1980 and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections. Eduard Marius Niepoort passed away at the age of 91 (on June 3, 1982). His grandchildren, Dirk and Verena, remember his strictness regarding their studies and cherish the memory of a grandfather with endless collections of books, stamps, coins, and train tickets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second generation: Eduard Karel Jackob. Eduard Jackob was born in 1848 in Porto. Niepoort was already a thriving company when Eduard Karel took over the family business and continued the work of his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort. The founder, Franciscus, was born in 1813 in Hilversum, Netherlands. He married Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Franciscus Marius came to Portugal to create the Niepoort company, a producer of Port wine. He founded the company as a Port wine seller, without owning land or vineyards. He was primarily a Port wine merchant. He died in Porto on March 7, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe art of Master Blender has also been passed down through generations. José Nogueira was the fourth in his family to practice his art at Niepoort, having worked for the company for over 50 years. His son, José Rodrigo, joined the team in September 2006 and they worked together until 2011, currently representing the fifth generation of the Nogueira family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2010, Niepoort celebrated Master Blender José Nogueira's \"50 years with the company\" with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188086169937,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Bioma-tinto.jpg?v=1772533310"},{"product_id":"blog-bi-varietal-2015-tinto","title":"Blog Bi-Varietal 2015 Red 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15471 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tiago-cabaco-logo-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Estremoz, in the heart of the Alentejo wine region, Tiago Cabaço grew accustomed from a very young age to sharing the countryside and working in the vineyards and winery with his parents. It was through this experience that, as a child, he learned the secrets of the vine, the soil, the grape varieties, and the entire universe associated with it, secrets he still applies in his daily life. In 2004, he created the Tiago Cabaço Winery brand, a project under his own name. Since then, he has been bringing his own wines to market, through which he has asserted his personality and vision regarding wines and the Alentejo region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTiago Cabaço has earned respect and attention from the sector, accumulating many national and international awards and distinctions. His family of wines, seductive yet serious, modern in style and form but profoundly Alentejo in character, is divided between the energetic and youthful “.com” wines, the serious and powerful single-varietal wines, the “Vinhas Velhas” (Old Vines) that combine the excellence of the terroir with vines over 30 years old, the sparkling wine, designed for special occasions, and the simultaneously vigorous, subtle, and fresh “blog” wines, which are considered the top of the range of Tiago Cabaço's wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With access to some of the best and oldest vineyards in the Alentejo region, all near Estremoz, and with winemaking entrusted to one of the country's best winemakers – Susana Esteban – and having conquered international markets, Tiago Cabaço is one of the stars of the new Alentejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188086333777,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Blog-ALSyrah.jpg?v=1772533314"},{"product_id":"campolargo-cc-tinto","title":"Campolargo CC Tinto 2012 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/campolargo-logo.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eOur grandfather Martinho, a farmer from Mogofores, produced red wine and, being one of the rare winemakers who separated the white grapes from the red ones, made a beautiful and famous white wine. Both were sold in bulk to trading houses in the region that bottled them.\u003cbr\u003e\n Having passed away in the late sixties of the last century, our father, Manuel, then took charge of the entire estate, modernizing and expanding the vineyards, although he ceased producing wine for the market.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In the mid-nineties we began winemaking tests with the various grape varieties planted in the meantime (many of which were planted for the first time in the region). The decision was then made to start producing wine for the market and to build a new winery. The first wines under the Campolargo brand were from the 2000 vintage, and the new winery was only built in 2004.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eCurrently, the third generation is responsible for the vineyard, Jorge Campolargo, and for the winery and sales, Carlos Campolargo. But they already have the collaboration of the fourth generation, Joana Campolargo, who provides administrative support and external relations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We therefore want to maintain and pursue the exclusively family-based character of our winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188086759761,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/C_C_-Campolargo.jpg?v=1772533318"},{"product_id":"calda-bordaleza-tinto","title":"Calda Bordaleza Tinto 2020 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/campolargo-logo.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Our grandfather Martinho, a farmer from Mogofores, produced red wine and, being one of the rare winemakers who separated the white grapes from the red ones, made a beautiful and famous white wine. Both were sold in bulk to trading houses in the region that bottled them.\u003cbr\u003e\n Having passed away in the late sixties of the last century, our father, Manuel, then took charge of the entire estate, modernizing and expanding the vineyards, although he ceased producing wine for the market.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eIn the mid-nineties we began winemaking tests with the various grape varieties planted in the meantime (many of which were planted for the first time in the region). The decision was then made to start producing wine for the market and to build a new winery. The first wines under the Campolargo brand were from the 2000 vintage, and the new winery was only built in 2004.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e Currently, the third generation is responsible for the vineyard, Jorge Campolargo, and for the winery and sales, Carlos Campolargo. But they already have the collaboration of the fourth generation, Joana Campolargo, who provides administrative support and external relations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We therefore want to maintain and pursue the exclusively family-based character of our winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188087087441,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Calda-Bordaleza-tinto.jpg?v=1772533321"},{"product_id":"caldas-reserva-touriga-nacional-tinto","title":"Caldas Reserva Touriga Nacional Red Wine 2016 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15071 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/alves-de-sousa-logo-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text1\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eWine production is a family tradition for Domingos Alves de Sousa: his father (Edmundo Alves de Sousa) and grandfather (Domingos Alves de Sousa) were both winegrowers in the Douro region. However, Domingos Alves de Sousa initially pursued a different career. Having graduated in Civil Engineering, he couldn't resist the dual pull (of the land and his heritage), and abandoned his profession in 1987 to dedicate himself exclusively to managing the estates he inherited and others he subsequently acquired, where he has been carrying out exemplary work in land consolidation and vineyard restructuring. The evolution of his winemaking activity is full of interesting, almost paradigmatic aspects and deserves a bit of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text2\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eFor a long time, he was a supplier to the well-known and prestigious companies Casa Ferreirinha and Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges. But the problems that affected the sector at the end of the 1980s, which resulted in an exaggerated increase in production costs, and especially the catastrophic 1988 harvest, led him to question the profitability of his farms. And it was this questioning that marked the turning point. Like many other Douro winegrowers, affected by the recession in which the Demarcated Region was struggling, he turned to valuing the \"leftovers\" of Port wine, that is, the table wine of the Douro, until then traditionally considered secondary to fortified wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text3\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eLike many other Douro winegrowers, affected by the recession that the Demarcated Region was struggling with, he turned to valuing the \"leftovers\" of Port wine, that is, the table wine of the Douro, which until then had traditionally been considered inferior to fortified wine. Of course, this radical change of attitude required more than just goodwill and a desire to succeed: it required technical and professional training. He thus attended viticulture and oenology courses and, armed with this background, set to work restructuring his vineyards and, determined to forge his own path as a producer-bottler, built the winery on his Quinta da Gaivosa estate where he would henceforth vinify the production of the other estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp id=\"text4\" class=\"margin_botton_20\"\u003eAfter experimenting with various grape varieties, he selected those that proved most suitable for producing the best Douro Designation of Origin wines, and with them he produced and launched on the market, in mid-1992, what would be his first wine: the Quinta do Vale da Raposa white 1991, which quickly captivated connoisseurs and earned the highest praise. It was the beginning of a journey full of successes that has continued to this day, and which we will surely hear more about tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188087906641,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Caldas-Reserva-TN.jpg?v=1772533325"},{"product_id":"cara-a-cara-superior-tinto","title":"Face to Face Superior Red Wine","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188089643345,"sku":null,"price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Cara-a-Cara-Superior-tinto.jpg?v=1772533332"},{"product_id":"carlos-reynolds-tinto","title":"Carlos Reynolds Red Wine 2017 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-17396 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/logo_preto-reynolds-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThomas Reynolds, an English sailor and merchant, arrived in Portugal in 1820, drawn by the wine business: he settled in the city of Porto with his two sons, Thomas and Robert. For some time, they supplied their commercial warehouse in London with various Iberian products from there. In 1838, they entered the cork industry and established a cork factory in Alburquerque, Spain, where they lived for 11 years. The business was profitable, expanded, and soon they opened new cork factories in Portugal and Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The family returned to Portugal in 1850 and settled in Estremoz, albeit briefly. Thomas and his namesake son did not settle down and, driven by the same entrepreneurial spirit, embarked with the family for New Zealand. The crossing would last 130 long days, and with them they carried a huge flock of Merino sheep. They never returned to Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eRobert remained in Estremoz to manage the business, which he quickly developed through the acquisition of new lands and the production of quality wines, an activity he pursued with particular dedication and passion. The Alentejo region became the definitive cradle of the Reynolds family in Portugal, and of Robert, the family patriarch. From this cradle came Robert's eldest son, Robert Rafael, and later, Carlos. Charles had a first daughter named Gloria, Gloria Reynolds. 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From the fusion of these nuances is born the magic of Quinta do Noval wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Currently, vineyards are replanted with a single variety adapted to each individual plot according to three main factors: altitude, exposure, and the type of vineyard planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n The magnificent old schist stone terraces continue to be the defining feature of Quinta do Noval.\u003cbr\u003e\n Quinta do Noval is the only historical exporter of Port wine that bears the name of its estate, and which produces Vintage Port from a single plot, when declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188091248977,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Cedro-do-Noval-2013-tinto.jpg?v=1772533344"},{"product_id":"cem-reis-syrah-tinto-2018","title":"Cem Reis Syrah Reserva Tinto 2018 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15273 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Herdade-da-maroteira-logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLocated at the foot of the Serra D'Ossa mountain range, just 35km north of Évora, Herdade da Maroteira is a 540-hectare estate that has belonged to the same Anglo-Portuguese family for 5 generations, since the mid-19th century. At that time, Robert Reynolds invested in the Alentejo cork oak forest to meet the needs of the Port wine industry in northern Portugal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For about 150 years, in addition to cork, the farm mainly produced cattle and some olives. In 2000, Philip Mollet, the current owner and manager, revolutionized the farm's strategy and planted vineyards. The chosen Syrah variety proved to be a huge success in the form of the world-renowned Cem Reis wine. Later, a delightful selection of reds, whites, and rosés resulted from the planting of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonêz, and Touriga Nacional vineyards in an open valley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2004, agritourism (rural tourism) was the natural evolution of the farm, ideal for relaxing in a historic area of ​​beautiful landscapes in Alentejo, Portugal. This is the perfect setting to leisurely explore the cork oak forest, focusing on the incredible world of cork, on a jeep tour or hike… and to observe birds (Birdwatching) or stars (Stargazing). Typical seasonal agricultural activities can take place around you: manual cork extraction (May\/June), harvesting, lamb raising and sheep shearing, olive harvesting. In autumn and winter, black pigs (from which ham is made) come from Spain and roam freely, feeding on acorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188091380049,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Cem-Reis-Reserva-Syrah-tinto-2016.jpg?v=1772533347"},{"product_id":"chryseia-tinto-2015","title":"Chryseia Tinto 2015 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15402 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/prats-symington_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A World Heritage Site and one of the oldest wine regions in the world, the Douro Valley is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable terroirs in the history of world viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eGreat wines can only exist if there are people fortunate enough to appreciate them. There is no doubt that the English aristocracy played an important role in the development of Port wine vineyards, as happened in Bordeaux, notably with the Médoc Crus Classés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Douro wines, grown in a harsh climate under a scorching sun, with their low acidity and high levels of residual sugars, have always been difficult to transport. It was for this reason that the region invented fortification, a process that involves adding brandy to the wine before the end of fermentation, giving Port its distinctive alcohol-sugar balance, coupled with remarkable aging potential. Furthermore, the process requires the rapid and vigorous extraction of tannins through the traditional method of foot treading or, in more recent years, by mechanical presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhile the art of making Port wine was being perfected, Bordeaux – another region with a talent for quenching the thirst of the English – invented winemaking through a prolonged maceration process, which allowed for the gradual and gentle extraction of tannins. This gave rise to the balance and subtlety of the great Médocs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The attempt to apply Bordeaux winemaking methods to grapes traditionally destined for the production of Vintage Port is the essence of the exciting CHRYSEIA project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The SYMINGTON family aimed to combine their vast knowledge of the different terroirs and grape varieties of the Douro with Bruno PRATS' experience in the Bordeaux region so that together they could produce wines from the best grapes grown in the best plots of the best estates, in fact, the true Bordeaux spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAndrew James Symington first settled in the city of Porto in 1882. He quickly became a Port wine shipper and in 1914 took control of Warre's. The descendants of his three sons now own Warre's, Dow's and Graham's, as well as numerous properties including some of the finest Cima Corgo wines. The family's vineyard holdings in the Douro Valley now exceed 900 hectares. Charles Symington is responsible for the vineyards, winemaking and production management, while Rupert, Paul, John and Dominic travel the world sharing the magic and secrets of their wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter selling \u003cem\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel\u003c\/em\u003e , which he had managed for thirty years, Bruno Prats transferred his winemaking activities to \u003cem\u003eViña Aquitania\u003c\/em\u003e in Chile, where he established a partnership with Paul Pontallier, Ghislain de Montgolfier, and Felipe de Solminihac, and to Anwilka in South Africa, in partnership with Lowell Jooste and Hubert de Bouard de Laforest. The friendship between Bruno Prats and the Symington family developed through the family wine network Primum Familiae Vini, to which \u003cem\u003eCos d'Estournel\u003c\/em\u003e also belonged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn November 1998, the Symington family proposed that Bruno Prats participate in a new project to produce a top-quality unfortified Douro wine. This proposal took shape in 1999 with the creation of PRATS \u0026amp; SYMINGTON Limited as an equal partnership between the two families. Experimental production in this first year allowed for the selection of the best lots and the most suitable varieties for the project. CHRYSEIA 2000 was the first vintage to be released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188093051217,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Chryseia.jpg?v=1772533360"},{"product_id":"chryseia-tinto-2016","title":"Chryseia Tinto 2016 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15402 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/prats-symington_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A World Heritage Site and one of the oldest wine regions in the world, the Douro Valley is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable terroirs in the history of world viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Great wines can only exist if there are people fortunate enough to appreciate them. There is no doubt that the English aristocracy played an important role in the development of Port wine vineyards, as happened in Bordeaux, notably with the Médoc Crus Classés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDouro wines, grown in a harsh climate under a scorching sun, with their low acidity and high levels of residual sugars, have always been difficult to transport. It was for this reason that the region invented fortification, a process that involves adding brandy to the wine before the end of fermentation, giving Port its distinctive alcohol-sugar balance, coupled with remarkable aging potential. Furthermore, the process requires the rapid and vigorous extraction of tannins through the traditional method of foot treading or, in more recent years, by mechanical presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e While the art of making Port wine was being perfected, Bordeaux – another region with a talent for quenching the thirst of the English – invented winemaking through a prolonged maceration process, which allowed for the gradual and gentle extraction of tannins. This gave rise to the balance and subtlety of the great Médocs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe attempt to apply Bordeaux winemaking methods to grapes traditionally destined for the production of Vintage Port is the essence of the exciting CHRYSEIA project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The SYMINGTON family aimed to combine their vast knowledge of the different terroirs and grape varieties of the Douro with Bruno PRATS' experience in the Bordeaux region so that together they could produce wines from the best grapes grown in the best plots of the best estates, in fact, the true Bordeaux spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAndrew James Symington first settled in the city of Porto in 1882. He quickly became a Port wine shipper and in 1914 took control of Warre's. The descendants of his three sons now own Warre's, Dow's and Graham's, as well as numerous properties including some of the finest Cima Corgo wines. The family's vineyard holdings in the Douro Valley now exceed 900 hectares. Charles Symington is responsible for the vineyards, winemaking and production management, while Rupert, Paul, John and Dominic travel the world sharing the magic and secrets of their wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter selling \u003cem\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel\u003c\/em\u003e , which he had managed for thirty years, Bruno Prats transferred his winemaking activities to \u003cem\u003eViña Aquitania\u003c\/em\u003e in Chile, where he established a partnership with Paul Pontallier, Ghislain de Montgolfier, and Felipe de Solminihac, and to Anwilka in South Africa, in partnership with Lowell Jooste and Hubert de Bouard de Laforest. The friendship between Bruno Prats and the Symington family developed through the family wine network Primum Familiae Vini, to which \u003cem\u003eCos d'Estournel\u003c\/em\u003e also belonged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn November 1998, the Symington family proposed that Bruno Prats participate in a new project to produce a top-quality unfortified Douro wine. This proposal took shape in 1999 with the creation of PRATS \u0026amp; SYMINGTON Limited as an equal partnership between the two families. Experimental production in this first year allowed for the selection of the best lots and the most suitable varieties for the project. CHRYSEIA 2000 was the first vintage to be released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188093247825,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Chryseia_cf8e10d3-4520-4a11-9efd-209d9460b22c.jpg?v=1772533363"},{"product_id":"chryseia-tinto-2017","title":"Chryseia Tinto 2017 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15402 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/prats-symington_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A World Heritage Site and one of the oldest wine regions in the world, the Douro Valley is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable terroirs in the history of world viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Great wines can only exist if there are people fortunate enough to appreciate them. There is no doubt that the English aristocracy played an important role in the development of Port wine vineyards, as happened in Bordeaux, notably with the Médoc Crus Classés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDouro wines, grown in a harsh climate under a scorching sun, with their low acidity and high levels of residual sugars, have always been difficult to transport. It was for this reason that the region invented fortification, a process that involves adding brandy to the wine before the end of fermentation, giving Port its distinctive alcohol-sugar balance, coupled with remarkable aging potential. Furthermore, the process requires the rapid and vigorous extraction of tannins through the traditional method of foot treading or, in more recent years, by mechanical presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e While the art of making Port wine was being perfected, Bordeaux – another region with a talent for quenching the thirst of the English – invented winemaking through a prolonged maceration process, which allowed for the gradual and gentle extraction of tannins. This gave rise to the balance and subtlety of the great Médocs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe attempt to apply Bordeaux winemaking methods to grapes traditionally destined for the production of Vintage Port is the essence of the exciting CHRYSEIA project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The SYMINGTON family aimed to combine their vast knowledge of the different terroirs and grape varieties of the Douro with Bruno PRATS' experience in the Bordeaux region so that together they could produce wines from the best grapes grown in the best plots of the best estates, in fact, the true Bordeaux spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAndrew James Symington first settled in the city of Porto in 1882. He quickly became a Port wine shipper and in 1914 took control of Warre's. The descendants of his three sons now own Warre's, Dow's and Graham's, as well as numerous properties including some of the finest Cima Corgo wines. The family's vineyard holdings in the Douro Valley now exceed 900 hectares. Charles Symington is responsible for the vineyards, winemaking and production management, while Rupert, Paul, John and Dominic travel the world sharing the magic and secrets of their wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAfter selling \u003cem\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel\u003c\/em\u003e , which he had managed for thirty years, Bruno Prats transferred his winemaking activities to \u003cem\u003eViña Aquitania\u003c\/em\u003e in Chile, where he established a partnership with Paul Pontallier, Ghislain de Montgolfier, and Felipe de Solminihac, and to Anwilka in South Africa, in partnership with Lowell Jooste and Hubert de Bouard de Laforest. The friendship between Bruno Prats and the Symington family developed through the family wine network Primum Familiae Vini, to which \u003cem\u003eCos d'Estournel\u003c\/em\u003e also belonged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn November 1998, the Symington family proposed that Bruno Prats participate in a new project to produce a top-quality unfortified Douro wine. This proposal took shape in 1999 with the creation of PRATS \u0026amp; SYMINGTON Limited as an equal partnership between the two families. Experimental production in this first year allowed for the selection of the best lots and the most suitable varieties for the project. CHRYSEIA 2000 was the first vintage to be released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188094394705,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Chryseia_f8c790d6-eb0d-49d0-87cd-86a2482430e4.jpg?v=1772533367"},{"product_id":"conde-dervideira-vinho-da-agua-tinto","title":"Conde D'Ervideira Vinho da Água Tinto 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15247 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ervideira-logo-300x156.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Ervideira is one of Portugal's oldest wine companies, producing wine since 1880, and currently has its fourth and fifth generations of active producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWith a total of 160 hectares of vineyards, distributed across the family's properties in the sub-regions of Vidigueira (130 ha) and Reguengos (30 ha), the company produces the Conde D'Ervideira, Invisível, Vinho da Água, Vinha D'Ervideira, Terras D'Ervideira and Lusitano ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Since the beginning of our production in 1880, our mission has been to create truly unique wines – in flavor, texture, and the moments they provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Guided by the legacy left by our great-grandfather (great-grandfather, in the case of the 5th generation and founder of our brand, the Count D'Ervideira), we are governed by a foundation of values ​​that combine tradition with innovation. These values ​​are History, Pleasure, Quality, Solidity, Distinction, Emotion, Gastronomy, Trust, Difference, Terroir, Tradition, Family, Exclusivity, and Future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs a work philosophy, the company always takes care to hire locally, as it needs to be a strong element of stability in the region. Interestingly, job opportunities are only given to those who are unemployed or seeking their first job, because in this way, in addition to generating regional stability, it avoids conflicts of interest with other companies in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188095279441,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Conde-D_Ervideira-Vinho-da-agua-tinto.jpg?v=1772533384"},{"product_id":"cottas-tinto","title":"Cottas Tinto 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15092 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cottas-image-2-300x154.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Located in the Alijó Valley, Quinta de Cottas is a 10-hectare property that enjoys excellent conditions for the production of Douro and Port wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Isabel and Pedro Carmo were drawn to a vineyard that once belonged to a large and important estate. Their great love for wine and the Douro Valley made it impossible for them to resist the opportunity to produce their own wines in this unique region, giving rise to this winemaking project. They quickly began the reconversion of the property, recovering the existing old vine plot and planting the remaining available area. From the outset, they defined that the approach at Quinta de Cottas would be to capture the essence of the Douro's main grape varieties, producing high-quality wines with a distinct personality that expressed their unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Some of the old vines are up to 70 years old and consist of mixed vines with around 16 different varieties, most notably Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Carvalha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188095770961,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Cottas-tinto.jpg?v=1772533394"},{"product_id":"cottas-selection-tinto-1-5-l","title":"Cottas Selection Red Magnum 2010 1.5 L ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15092 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cottas-image-2-300x154.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLocated in the Alijó Valley, Quinta de Cottas is a 10-hectare property that enjoys excellent conditions for the production of Douro and Port wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2006, Isabel and Pedro Carmo were drawn to a vineyard that once belonged to a large and important estate. Their great love for wine and the Douro Valley made it impossible for them to resist the opportunity to produce their own wines in this unique region, giving rise to this winemaking project. They quickly began the reconversion of the property, recovering the existing old vine plot and planting the remaining available area. From the outset, they defined that the approach at Quinta de Cottas would be to capture the essence of the Douro's main grape varieties, producing high-quality wines with a distinct personality that expressed their unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSome of the old vines are up to 70 years old and consist of mixed vines with around 16 different varieties, most notably Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela and Tinta Carvalha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188095967569,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Cottas-Selection-tinto-1_5-l.jpg?v=1772533397"},{"product_id":"crasto-tinto","title":"Crasto Tinto 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15212 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crasto-logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta do Crasto, SA is a Portuguese company that produces Douro and Port wines, based in Gouvinhas, Sabrosa municipality, Northern Portugal. Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, the oldest regulated wine region in the world and also classified as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.unescoportugal.mne.pt\/pt\/temas\/proteger-o-nosso-patrimonio-e-promover-a-criatividade\/patrimonio-mundial-em-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWorld Heritage Site by UNESCO\u003c\/a\u003e in 2001, Quinta do Crasto enjoys exceptional conditions for the production of wines and olive oils of the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188096459089,"sku":null,"price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Crasto-tinto.jpg?v=1772533403"},{"product_id":"crasto-superior-tinto","title":"Crasto Superior Tinto 2020 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15212 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/crasto-logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta do Crasto, SA is a Portuguese company that produces Douro and Port wines, based in Gouvinhas, Sabrosa municipality, Northern Portugal. Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, the oldest regulated wine region in the world and also classified as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.unescoportugal.mne.pt\/pt\/temas\/proteger-o-nosso-patrimonio-e-promover-a-criatividade\/patrimonio-mundial-em-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWorld Heritage Site by UNESCO\u003c\/a\u003e in 2001, Quinta do Crasto enjoys exceptional conditions for the production of wines and olive oils of the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188096688465,"sku":null,"price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Crasto-Superior-tinto.jpg?v=1772533406"},{"product_id":"d-graca-sousao-grande-reserva-tinto","title":"D. Graça Sousão Grande Reserva Tinto 2015 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15430 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vinilourenco-logo-300x43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"43\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e VINILOURENÇO is located in the small village of Poço do Canto, in the municipality of Meda, in the heart of the Upper Douro. Since the 1980s, the Lourenço Family has been acquiring various properties in the Upper Douro, and Horácio Lourenço, after returning from Angola, conceived an imaginary triangle for the location of his vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the early 2000s, Jorge Lourenço, at only 18 years old, took on the responsibility of modernizing the 25 hectares of vineyards already planted, selecting new grape varieties to expand the vineyard area, and structuring the company to vinify the grapes and market the wines produced. Over the last 10 years, the company's growth has been unstoppable, a result of the quality and originality of its wines, where the recovery of ancient Douro grape varieties has forged the brand image and the recognition of VINILOURENÇO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCurrently, the company owns 45 hectares of vineyards, spread across the municipalities of Meda and Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The dispersion of the various vineyard plots throughout Poço do Canto, Vale da Teja, and Pocinho, with a great diversity of climate, soils, and altitudes ranging from 160 to 700 meters, with schist in the lower areas and schist\/granite in the higher areas, allows for the creation of very distinctive wines. The harvests extend over more than a month and a half, but the distinct behavior of the same varieties planted in different locations provides enormous versatility in wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188097179985,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/D.-Graca-Grande-Reserva-Sousao.jpg?v=1772533411"},{"product_id":"d-graca-grande-reserva-vinhas-antigas-tinto","title":"D. Graça Grande Reserva Vinhas Antigas Tinto 2013 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15430 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vinilourenco-logo-300x43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"43\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e VINILOURENÇO is located in the small village of Poço do Canto, in the municipality of Meda, in the heart of the Upper Douro. Since the 1980s, the Lourenço Family has been acquiring various properties in the Upper Douro, and Horácio Lourenço, after returning from Angola, conceived an imaginary triangle for the location of his vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the early 2000s, Jorge Lourenço, at only 18 years old, took on the responsibility of modernizing the 25 hectares of vineyards already planted, selecting new grape varieties to expand the vineyard area, and structuring the company to vinify the grapes and market the wines produced. Over the last 10 years, the company's growth has been unstoppable, a result of the quality and originality of its wines, where the recovery of ancient Douro grape varieties has forged the brand image and the recognition of VINILOURENÇO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCurrently, the company owns 45 hectares of vineyards, spread across the municipalities of Meda and Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The dispersion of the various vineyard plots throughout Poço do Canto, Vale da Teja, and Pocinho, with a great diversity of climate, soils, and altitudes ranging from 160 to 700 meters, with schist in the lower areas and schist\/granite in the higher areas, allows for the creation of very distinctive wines. The harvests extend over more than a month and a half, but the distinct behavior of the same varieties planted in different locations provides enormous versatility in wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188097507665,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/D.-Graca-Grande-Reserva-Vinhas-Antigas-tinto.jpg?v=1772533415"},{"product_id":"d-graca-tinto-cao-reserva-tinto","title":"D. Graça Tinto Cão Reserva Tinto 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15430 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vinilourenco-logo-300x43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"43\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e VINILOURENÇO is located in the small village of Poço do Canto, in the municipality of Meda, in the heart of the Upper Douro. Since the 1980s, the Lourenço Family has been acquiring various properties in the Upper Douro, and Horácio Lourenço, after returning from Angola, conceived an imaginary triangle for the location of his vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the early 2000s, Jorge Lourenço, at only 18 years old, took on the responsibility of modernizing the 25 hectares of vineyards already planted, selecting new grape varieties to expand the vineyard area, and structuring the company to vinify the grapes and market the wines produced. Over the last 10 years, the company's growth has been unstoppable, a result of the quality and originality of its wines, where the recovery of ancient Douro grape varieties has forged the brand image and the recognition of VINILOURENÇO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCurrently, the company owns 45 hectares of vineyards, spread across the municipalities of Meda and Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The dispersion of the various vineyard plots throughout Poço do Canto, Vale da Teja, and Pocinho, with a great diversity of climate, soils, and altitudes ranging from 160 to 700 meters, with schist in the lower areas and schist\/granite in the higher areas, allows for the creation of very distinctive wines. The harvests extend over more than a month and a half, but the distinct behavior of the same varieties planted in different locations provides enormous versatility in wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188097671505,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/D.-Graca-reserva-Tinto-Cao.jpg?v=1772533418"},{"product_id":"dialogo-tinto","title":"Diálogo Tinto 2019 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8636 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/niepoort-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"228\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e An independent family business for over a century and a half; five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always, two generations have worked side-by-side for many years, contributing to a successful transition. At this moment, we look forward with enthusiasm to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the helm of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort's formal retirement in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of their own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in the Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port wines. 15 hectares of vines were newly planted, and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step for the production of Port wine and for the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wine, humble respect, and curiosity about the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort for the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister, Verena, joined the company as CEO in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation: Eduard Rudolf van der Niepoort. Rolf was born in March 1927. From childhood, he had a great interest in mechanics, but also possessed a good business sense. In 1950, he joined his father, Eduard, in the family business. His experience was a valuable asset, and he was able to overcome a difficult period financially. Rolf dedicated his interest to commercial and human relationships within and outside the company, and was conservative when it came to wine production. Rolf nostalgically remembers the production of a Vintage Port, the 1970 one, as if it were his own creation, from beginning to end. Currently, it is considered one of Niepoort's greatest Ports. Like all members of the Niepoort family, he is a great collector: vintage cars, antiques, and especially Portuguese weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third generation: Eduard Marius Niepoort. Eduard was born on September 14, 1890, in Porto. He was extremely skilled and a born scientist. In 1912, due to his father's death, Eduard Marius Niepoort was obliged to join the family business. Rolf Niepoort, his son, remembers his father as a person \"interested in various areas, such as chemistry, physics, and mechanics, and was a man with a fine sense of humor.\" In the words of Elisabete, who worked with him and was already involved in administration at the time, he was a true \"icon of intelligence,\" an upright person who was very thoughtful in his decisions. Eduard Marius left the company as an active partner in 1980 and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections. Eduard Marius Niepoort passed away at the age of 91 (on June 3, 1982). His grandchildren, Dirk and Verena, remember his strictness regarding their studies and cherish the memory of a grandfather with endless collections of books, stamps, coins, and train tickets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second generation: Eduard Karel Jackob. Eduard Jackob was born in 1848 in Porto. Niepoort was already a thriving company when Eduard Karel took over the family business and continued the work of his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort. The founder, Franciscus, was born in 1813 in Hilversum, Netherlands. He married Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Franciscus Marius came to Portugal to create the Niepoort company, a producer of Port wine. He founded the company as a Port wine seller, without owning land or vineyards. He was primarily a Port wine merchant. He died in Porto on March 7, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe art of Master Blender has also been passed down through generations. José Nogueira was the fourth in his family to practice his art at Niepoort, having worked for the company for over 50 years. 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