An exceptional terroir yields exceptional wines. Red or white, Mansão captures the distinctive style and gourmet flair of Portugal whether you choose to serve it with friends or reserve it for special occasions.
Discover the Aragonês Grape Variety
Aragonês is the Portuguese version of Tempranillo, one of Spain’s most popular grape varieties. As original as ever, the Portuguese even give it a dual appellation based on its place of origin: in the north, it’s called “Tinta Roriz” while in the south, wine lovers know it as “Aragonês”. Whatever the designation, this grape is now the most planted throughout the country. It produces wines with aromas of red fruits, liquorice, blackberries and wild herbs, plus strong tannins which confer good aging potential. Fine, elegant and very aromatic, Tinta Roriz (or Aragonês) is also one of the most popular grape varieties in the Douro, where it dazzles in the production of the country’s famous port wines. Further south, in the Alentejo region, it contributes to the red wine blends that cultivate the growing reputation of the Portuguese vineyard.
Discover the Fernão Pires Grape Variety
One of the most widely planted grape varieties in Portugal also to be found in South Africa and Australia, Fernão Pires carries the dual appellation of Maria Gomes. When ripe, its medium-sized grape clusters produce a golden yellow flesh with a juicy, distinctive flavour. Fernão Pires is used in the making of still and sparkling wines, as well as sweet vintages when harvested late. The microclimate around Lisbon, swept by Atlantic winds, gives it an aromatic profile that exhales fruits (apricot, lemon, sweet orange, green apple), flowers (mimosa, linden, rose), spices (pepper and bay leaf), and even honey. Sometimes used as a single varietal, Fernão Pires is sought-after in the red blends typical of the Portuguese vineyard. It is preferably drunk young.
