Tubarao Tinto

Description

One of the smallest producers we have Tubaro, (shark) makes amazing wines in very small quantities. This is effectively a shed and a caravan operation.

The Tubaro Wines project started in 2019 with the main objective of recovering and maintaining the vineyard culture in the masseira fields, between Pvoa de Varzim and Aplia. In the same year they also started with a small production of red only from vines in branches (pergola). In their portfolio, they want to maintain classic production processes from the north coast of Portugal, from the vineyard to the winery. In 2024 they are going to start their first plantation, but without losing the link with the traditional production they have worked with so far.

Vineyards

The vines here are grown exactly two minutes walk form the Atlantic Ocean.

The vineyards are like nothing we have seen before. Wide trenches dug directly into the dunes. On the flat bases of these trenches, crops are grown. On the shallow slopes is where the vines are situated, creeping up the sides in a very wild and natural way. The Atlantic wind is blocked by cane shoots, twice the height of a person. The biodiversity here is actually quite astonishing, from the amount of insect life to lizards, mammals and birds. All very healthy!

Vinifcation

Low intervention Spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeasts, not filtered wines.

Sustainable wine project

Low sulphites – Average 4 mg/dm3

Vegan / Veggie friendly Yes, but without certification.

Tubaro red de Ramadas 3rd Edition is back only 1000 bottles were made.

Tubarao Red is a Minho region classic! With malolactic fermentation in bottle so that they can achieve the fizz that gives it the versatile, fresh and fun character to this wine.

Tasting Notes

The Red Shark of Ramadas returns with the 3rd edition. They reserved the batch of vinho and alvarilho grapes and the extra year gave it freshness and extra acidity. The profile remains the classic red minhoto (typical red from Minho). The big change is in the label. They asked illustrator Sofia Ayuso for a new face and everyone was delighted with just the stylish writing. We think the shelves and photos will like it too.

Fresh, juicy and with high acidity. This is really refreshing summer red with red current, cranberry and a vinous and sandy texture.

To be enjoyed at a cooler temperature. Ideally, chill it with your whites! Drink with BBQ meats or veggies, charcuterie – Google Search or tomato salads with burrata.