Clarete '23
Clarete '23
Grape Variety
Negra Mole
Region & Classification
Vinho Regional Algarve
Winemaking
Hand-harvested into 20 kg crates. A 5-day pre-fermentation maceration takes place in traditional open lagar with manual foot treading. Fermentation then occurs in stainless steel tanks, followed by 9 months of ageing in tank to preserve purity of fruit and the character of the variety.
Winemaker
Joana Maçanita
Analytical Data
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/L
Fermentation Temperature: 24ºC
Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
Skin Contact: 30 days
Total Acidity: 5.48 g/L
Bottles Produced: 10,512 (0.75 L)
Release Date: September 2024
Serving Suggestions
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC.
Food Pairing
Ideal with regional Portuguese dishes, white meats and grilled fish – including sardines – where its freshness and gentle tannins complement rather than overpower the food.
Tasting Note
Light ruby in colour. On the nose, it reveals fresh red fruit, with notes of strawberry and redcurrant. The palate is elegant and balanced, with a smooth texture and a delicate spicy touch on the finish.
Minimum order quantity: 6
The count of Silves fell in love with the sea and the vineyards of the Algarve and at the end of the 19th-century planted his first vines at Morgado do Quintão. Today, almost 200 years later, inspired by how wines used to be made in the Algarve, we created a Clarete Algarvio with the region’s most notable grape (Negramole) which faithfully honors the winemaking tradition of this region while celebrating his legacy and the “real Algarve”. Perfect for pairing with the local fish and seafood dishes, amongst friends and family.
Clarete is the purest expression of Algarve’s terroir. Made from Negramole, Algarve’s signature grape, it’s a light wine but full of complexity and elegant tanins. It has been revered as one of Portugal’s best claretes.