Vinha Paz Vinho Tinto Colheita 2015 | 2018 Editors Choice

91WE | Structured with a strong mineral character, this is a full rich wine. Its density comes from the fermentation in stone lagars giving richness and opulence. The wood aging has added to the smoothness.  While balanced by the intense acidity of the black currant fruits at the end. Drink Vinha Paz Vinho Tinto Colheita 2015 now thru 2025+.

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Vinha Paz Vinho Tinto Colheita 2015 presents a deep purplish plum color. Medium to full-bodied with aromas of cherry and red berry and well-integrated acidity.  A fresh, solid red blend with soft tannins.  Finally, an elegant enjoyable finish.  Drink now through 2025+.

Vinha Paz Winery | “The Revelation Winery of the Year”

So, owner, António Canto Moniz is a surgeon by profession and resident of Porto. Then spending every weekend and every holiday, in Quinta de Barreiros (near Viseu) on his estate. Descended from a family of farmers with a strong connection to the Dão region and its wines.   While deciding to take up serious winegrowing in the early 1990s.    Notably continuing to use the centuries-old granite wine presses built by António’s great-grandfather.  Yet still using the traditional treading of grapes. The name of the current wine “Vinha Paz“ was inspired respectively by António’s mother (Maria da Paz Othon). Vinha Paz translates to “Vineyard of Peace.”

Dao Wine Region

So, Dão is one of Portugal’s most prominent wine regions, located just south of the famous Douro Valley.  While many Dão wines are now some of the most highly rated in Europe.  And regularly winning consistent praise on both sides of the Atlantic.

Winemaker Sr. Magalhães Coelho | “Portuguese Winemaker of the Year”

As of 1996, Sr. Magalhães Coelho began supervising the harvest and vinification. Most notably, directly responsible for the rebirth of the Dão.  And then in 2003 named “Portuguese Winemaker of the Year”.  In 2003, Vinha Paz also received a prestigious award from Portugal’s top wine magazines as “The Revelation Winery of the Year.  And has since on been recognized as producing some of the Dão regions top premium wines.