Herdade Paco do Conde, Herdade das Albernoas Reserva Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal, 2019

Overview of the Wine
Herdade das Albernoas is a family-owned estate located in Portugal’s Alentejo region, an area known for its warm climate, ancient vineyards, and rich winemaking heritage. The estate focuses on traditional Portuguese grape varieties and sustainable vineyard practices, producing wines that reflect the depth and character of the Alentejo landscape.

The history of this Estate dates back to the end of the XIV century.
The Estate is referred to since 1378 in the early days of the portuguese kingdom. Much of Herdade Paço do Conde is located between the remains of an ancient Roman castle next to the Guadiana river and the ancient Roman city named “Vilares”.

Founded in 1928 under the name Sociedade Agrícola Paço do Conde, the origin of one of the oldest agricultural companies in the country, is nowadays run by its current owners, José António Ferrão Castelo Branco, Luís Miguel Ferrão Castelo Branco and Maria Luísa Castelo Branco Schmidt, grandchildren of the founder. Owners of a number of different agricultural companies which comprise the Paço do Conde Group, we are currently responsible for operating around 5,400 hectares of agricultural land on the banks of the Guadiana river, Baixo Alentejo, southern Portugal. In addition to the production of grapes for wine, diversified crops are produced in the 5,400 hectares of the Estate, such as olive groves, wheat, barley, corn, onion, garlic, poppy, sown and natural pastures for cattle and black mountain pig. The continuity of the Agricultural exploitation and the development of the cellar and oil press are essential components of this project. The passion for the land leads to the respect for nature and environment passed on by our ancestors. The entire Estate is situated in a game reserve which, associated with the Integrated Production system in its cultures, allows for the preservation of fauna and flora. This passion for the land and what we do is shared in each bottle of wine and olive oil produced by Herdade Paço do Conde.

We pour our family values into Herdade Paço do Conde in order to build a common purpose, that of being recognized as a market leader without losing the essence of what made us get here.

Sustainable.

Winemaker
Rui Reguinga

Origin
Alentejo, Portugal

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Garnet in color with an intense aroma of black cherry and subtle wild fruit notes. The palate is balanced and smooth, with gentle structure and a persistent, satisfying finish.

Product Size: 750ml