Quinta da Terrugem T
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, wild boar stew, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Quinta da Terrugem, situated in the prestigious Borba sub-region of Alentejo, is renowned for its unique terroir characterized by clay soils mixed with the region's famous pink marble and schist. The 'T' represents the flagship expression of this historic estate, capturing the essence of Alentejo's winemaking heritage. Crafted using traditional foot-treading in marble lagares and aged extensively in French oak, this wine is a tribute to the region's bold, sun-drenched character. It weaves a story of ancient Roman agricultural roots in Borba, combined with modern Portuguese winemaking excellence, resulting in a deeply concentrated, structured red with rich dark fruit, spice, and elegant balsamic undertones.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos, Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal has grown into one of Portugal's most significant and pioneering wine enterprises. Modernized in the 1970s and subsequently acquired by arts patron Comendador José Berardo in 1998, the group encompasses historic estates such as Quinta da Bacalhôa, Quinta do Carmo, and Caves Aliança. Spanning roughly 1,200 hectares across the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Bairrada, Dão, Douro, and Vinho Verde, the group cultivates indigenous and international varieties on diverse terroirs ranging from Setúbal's clay-limestone slopes and sandy maritime soils to Alentejo's schist-strewn plains. Viticulture is practiced sustainably under certifications like the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP). Led enologically by Francisco Antunes, Bacalhôa balances classical heritage and cellar innovation, renowned for historic benchmark cuvées including the barrel-fermented Catarina, age-worthy Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Quinta do Carmo reds and whites, traditional-method Aliança sparkling wines, and rare, concentrated Moscatel de Setúbal.
🍇 Grapes
Aragonez, Trincadeira
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%