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93/100 - Jancis Robinson
Light-to-mid crimson. Complex aroma of both sweet red fruits and smoky sour cherry, reminding me of small wild berries. Light-to-medium bodied. Finely chewy texture, almost dusty tannins – juicy and serious at the same time. Pure, bright and full of heart-thrilling energy. A life-affirming wine with more structure and depth than you might expect for a wine made in this way. Refined and delicious and just slightly peppery.
Product information
Winemaker Hamilton Reis
Wine estate Natus Vini
Grape castelão ,  trincadeira
Year 2022
Origin Alentejo, Portugal
Harvest per hectare 35 hl/ha
Grapevines 10 years old
Soil schist
Alcohol percentage 13%
Vine culture organic
   
Tasting profile natural wines (raw) ,  smooth (smooth, round red)
Tastes like chocolate ,  currant ,  herbs ,  pepper ,  plums
Pair with duck ,  rendang ,  tajine
Alentejo , Portugal
In southern Portugal lies the wine region of Alentejo. Its hot climate poses a significant challenge for winemakers. Many choose to harvest early, but winemaker Hamilton took a more creative approach and found a completely different solution. Defying the sun, he planted his vines in a pergola system—a method typically used only in Portugal’s Vinho Verde region. This allows the wind to act as a natural “hairdryer,” blowing cool air between the vines. As a result, Hamilton’s vineyards are a few degrees cooler than others in the region.
Reviews
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Marcel
Amsterdam | 07-12-2025
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Wow, wat een top wijn. Anders, geweldig, dijk van smaken maar toch enorm soepel ook. Voor de liefhebber

Carlos
Leiden | 24-03-2025
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Jesse
Den Haag | 24-03-2025
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Emilio
Utrecht | 10-01-2026

Een dijk van een wijn!

Rosalie
's-Gravenhage | 13-04-2025

Marike
Leiden | 24-03-2025

4.67/5 6 Reviews
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