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- Vale dos Ladroens
- Souvall Baga Vinhas Velhas
- Souvall Grande Reserva
- Souvall Reserva
- Souvall Colheita Selecionada
Fresh & Authentic
Vale dos Ladroens
Born on the slopes of Vale Flor, this “Garrafeira” red wine celebrates the essence of our oldest vineyards. An exclusive blend of Rufete, Marufo, and Baga, grown at an altitude of 600 meters in granitic soils that shape its distinct mineral character. With a pale ruby color and delicate aromas of cherry and blackberry, this wine transports us to the purity of bygone times through the unique freshness of the Beira Interior region. The careful aging in oak and bottle reveals an elegant texture and a long finish, defined by the authenticity of the mountains. It is a tribute to generations of “know-how,” perfect for those seeking a genuine and persistent wine.
A blend of Rufete, Marufo, and Baga, sourced from our old vineyards in Vale Flor, situated in a mountain environment at an average altitude of 600 meters.
Manual harvest in 20 kg crates with selection at the sorting table. Fermentation in open stainless steel tanks with temperature control and full malolactic fermentation. Aged for 15 months (1/3 of the blend in used French oak casks and the remainder in stainless steel), followed by 16 months of bottle ageing. Due to its extended ageing and superior quality, it is classified as a “Garrafeira” wine.
Pale ruby color with delicate aromas suggesting cherry, sour cherry, and slightly under-ripe blackberry. On the palate, it reveals a very elegant texture and vibrant freshness, with a long finish marked by minerality and hints of wet granite.
Given its freshness and authentic profile, it is the ideal companion for regional gastronomy, such as: oven-roasted meats, traditional “Beira Interior” charcuterie, structured codfish dishes, seasoned white meats, medium-cured sheep’s cheese, and spice-rich delicacies.
Intense and Elegant
Souvall Baga Vinhas Velhas
From the mountains of Beira Interior comes this red wine made exclusively from the Baga grape, sourced from our oldest vineyards. With a vibrant ruby color, it expresses the precision of mountain viticulture at around 700 meters altitude, where hot days and cool nights favor slow and balanced ripening. The deep aromas of dark fruits and subtle notes of earth and spices stand out, while the firm, well-structured tannins give way to a lingering and enveloping freshness. The long, mineral finish reflects the authenticity of the granitic soils. Ideal for pairing with rich and traditional dishes, it is a homage to the legacy that shapes our future.
Crafted solely from the Baga grape, sourced from our ancient vineyards situated at altitudes between 600 and 750 meters.
Meticulous manual harvest into boxes up to 20 kg. The grapes were carefully sorted on a selection table and then destemmed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with temperature control and native yeasts. Aged for 8 months in stainless steel and 16 months in oak barrels.
Profound aromas of dark berries and subtle hints of earth and spices. Firm, well-structured tannins lead to an enveloping and persistent freshness. Long, mineral finish.
Perfectly complements rich and hearty dishes due to its structure and firm tannins, including: grilled or roasted red meats, game dishes, traditional Portuguese cuisine, cured and strong cheeses, and hearty stews.
Sophistication and Depth
Souvall
Grande Reserva
From the heights and mountains comes Souvall Grande Reserva, a wine of noble character and delicate essence. Featuring an intense ruby color, it exudes complex aromas of red fruits with hints of spices. On the palate, its velvety texture is captivating, with smoothly integrated tannins. The finish is long and persistent, a symphony of flavors echoing in the memory. Ideal for pairing with red meats or traditional dishes, it showcases the greatness of Beira Interior.
Mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca, from vineyards aged 50-60 years, located between 500 and 700 meters altitude.
Careful manual harvest into boxes of up to 20 kg. The grapes were meticulously selected on a sorting table and then destemmed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with temperature control and native yeasts. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.
Ruby color, complex and elegant. Aromas of red fruit and subtle spice notes stand out. Its rich palate shows a delicate and fresh character, with soft and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and persistent.
Perfect for red meat dishes and traditional Portuguese cuisine, including roasted goat, lamprey, pork rojões, sarrabulho, Portuguese stew, Trás-os-Montes bean stew, and grilled sardines.
Distinction and Harmony
Souvall
reserva
Born in the ancient vineyards of Beira Interior, Souvall Tinto Reserva is a tribute to the mountains and time. With a light ruby hue, it reveals elegant aromas of discreet fruit, freshness, and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it’s a complex dance with notes of cocoa, spices, and an unexpected hint of salinity. Medium-bodied, its vivacity is enveloping, offering immediate pleasure and potential for evolution. Ideal for light dishes, it exemplifies the harmony between tradition and freshness.
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Baga, Mourisco, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca, originating from 30-80 year old vineyards located between 500 and 600 meters in altitude, specifically the Pedreira and Seara vineyards.
Manual harvest carefully performed into perforated 20 kg boxes. Aging for 9 months, with around 30% of the batch in used French and American oak barrels, with a total aging period of 30 months for the entire batch.
Light ruby color, elegant and delicate aroma. At first, discreet fruit, fresh and balsamic on the nose, followed by a more complex, moderately structured palate with notes of toasted bread, cocoa, and spices. The finish is slightly mentholated, long, fresh, and unusually saline. It has a long and persistent finish.
Perfect to pair with grilled meats and fish, codfish, sushi, salads, Italian dishes, white meats, and certain cheeses.
Colheita Selecionada
Souvall
From the granitic slopes of Beira Interior, Souvall Tinto Colheita Selecionada captures the essence of the terroir and the grape varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Mourisco. With a ruby color and brick highlights, it offers aromas of blackberry and blueberry, evolving into tobacco leaf and exotic spices. With an ideal balance between structure and acidity, Souvall provides a silky texture and a long, fresh finish. Perfect for sharing at the table, this wine celebrates the authenticity of the Beira Interior mountains.
Mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Mourisco, from vineyards aged 30-60 years, located between 500 and 600 meters altitude, particularly the Pedreira and Seara vineyards.
Manual harvest carefully carried out into perforated 20 kg boxes.
Aged for 42 months in stainless steel containers.
Ruby color with brick-like hints, aroma initially suggesting ripe blackberry and blueberry, followed by hints of tobacco leaf and spices. Medium-bodied structure in perfect balance with the alcohol content. It finishes long and fresh, with retro-nasal suggestions of nutmeg and white pepper. It has a long and persistent finish.
Excellent for accompanying pasta dishes, grilled sardines, grilled fish, grilled meats, and salads.
Our
Whites
- Souvall Late Harvest
- Souvall Seara Vinhas Velhas
- Souvall Villamayor Vinhas Novas
- Souvall Reserva
- Souvall Colheita Selecionada
Noble & Enveloping
Souvall
Late Harvest
A gift from Nature, this wine is born from a late harvest on the slopes of Beira Interior, at an altitude of 650 meters. With a brilliant golden hue, it reveals the complexity of noble rot and the patient maturation of Viosinho, Fernão Pires, and Rabigato grapes. Delicate aromas of rosemary honey, dried apricot, and candied fruits blend into a luscious palate, where sweetness and acidity coexist in perfect balance. The finish is long and fresh, with a subtle saline touch that invites another sip. Perfectly paired with delicacies such as foie gras, blue cheeses, or traditional conventual sweets, it is a celebration of the patience and rigor that define our identity.
A blend of Viosinho, Fernão Pires, and Rabigato. The grapes come from 10-year-old vineyards located at an altitude of 650 meters, grown in granitic soil and a mountain environment.
The grapes were harvested late to ensure sugar concentration and the influence of “noble rot.” After total de-stemming and gentle pressing, fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks under temperature control. Aged for a total of 24 months in stainless steel, in contact with fine lees for added complexity.
Brilliant golden color. It features aromas of rosemary honey, raisins, and dried apricot. On the palate, it is unctuous and smooth, perfectly balancing sweetness with citrus acidity (tangerine and lime). It finishes fresh and persistent, with a light and elegant saline sensation.
Excellent to be enjoyed on its own or as a classic accompaniment to foie gras, fine pâtés, and galantines. It pairs perfectly with blue cheeses (such as Roquefort or Stilton), dried fruits, and traditional Portuguese “conventual” sweets based on egg yolks.
Complexity and Freshness
Souvall Seara
Vinhas Velhas
From the old vines of Seara, comes a wine that unveils a classic and structured soul. Its straw-yellow color heralds a generous bouquet of apricot, peach, and dried fruits. On the palate, it is full-bodied, perfectly balancing freshness and complexity, lingering into a persistent finish with hints of spices. A robust and sophisticated wine, perfect for pairing with a cheese board or elaborate dishes, where its vibrant acidity and creamy texture shine. A true ode to the land and time.
Síria, Gouveio, Arinto, Rabigato, Fernão Pires, and other minor varieties, coming exclusively from the Seara vineyard, aged 60-80 years, with an eastern exposure, positioned mid-slope at an altitude of 600 meters.
Careful manual harvesting into perforated 20 kg boxes. Post-fermentation contact with fine lees and aged for 10 months in stainless steel tanks for part of the volume, with the rest in French and American oak barrels.
A more classic and structured style. Straw-yellow color, resulting from a preference for more oxidative aging. Clean and opulent aromatic profile, with notes of apricot, peach, and loquat. On the palate, moderately full-bodied, slightly vegetal, long and fresh finish with hints of spice and dried fruits, reflecting complexity and freshness. It has a long and persistent finish.
Ideal for facing diverse culinary challenges, and also the perfect choice to pair with an assorted cheese board.
Fresh Elegance
Souvall Villamayor
Vinhas Novas
From the strength of the altitude and granitic soil of Beira Interior comes a wine. Pale yellow in color, its delicate and floral aroma gives way to a fresh palate, where notes of pineapple and citrus dance with luminous elegance. Long, with a striking freshness, it can withstand more intense dishes, like spiced meats and fish. A mountain wine, whose refined and vibrant personality is mirrored in every bottle, in a harmonious and lively style.
Síria, Fernão Pires, and Viosinho, sourced exclusively from the Vila Maior vineyard, around 10 years old, situated at 700 meters altitude with a western exposure.
Careful manual harvest into perforated 20 kg boxes. Post-fermentation contact with fine lees and aged for 10 months in stainless steel tanks.
Pale yellow hue, clean aroma, delicate and floral scent profile. On the palate, fresh with hints of pineapple, long and predominantly lemony. Everything in harmony with a note of freshness.
Perfect for facing a variety of gastronomic challenges, such as spiced roasted meats and fish or grilled fatty fish.
Delicacy and Balance
Souvall
reserva
Featuring a delicate straw-yellow color, Souvall Branco Reserva offers a refined bouquet of white flowers, jasmine, and orange blossom, followed by tropical pineapple notes. On the palate, it is crisp and persistent, with a fresh, tangy finish, revealing subtle nuances of toasted almonds. A fine and balanced wine, ideal for pairing with everything from sushi to grilled fish dishes, highlighting its versatility and character.
Síria, Arinto, and Rabigato, originating from vineyards 10-30 years old, located between 500 and 750 meters altitude, particularly the Pedreira and Vila Maior vineyards.
Manual harvest carefully performed into perforated 20 kg boxes. Post-fermentation contact with fine lees and frequent bâtonnage for 4 months. Total aging period of 7 months in stainless steel tanks.
Pale straw-yellow hue, clean and refined aroma of white flowers, jasmine, orange leaf, and blossom, followed by tropical pineapple, all simple, straightforward, and delicate. On the palate, broad, persistent, and crisp. Finishes fresh, tangy, and lemony with subtle notes of lightly toasted almonds.
Ideal to accompany grilled fish, codfish, sushi, salads, Italian dishes, white meats, and a variety of cheeses.
Colheita Selecionada
Souvall
Embracing the freshness of the Beira Interior mountains, Souvall Branco Colheita Selecionada features a lemon-yellow hue and an inviting aroma of lemon, peach, and apricot. On the palate, its lightness and freshness are notable, with a long, lemony finish that awakens the senses. Moderately alcoholic, it is perfect for pairing with light dishes or simply enjoying on hot days. This wine encapsulates the essence of the altitude and vibrant freshness of Beira Interior, offering a unique experience with every sip.
Fernão Pires, Malvasia, and Arinto, sourced from vineyards 10-30 years old, positioned between 600 and 750 meters in altitude, specifically the Vila Maior and Pedreira vineyards.
Manual harvest carefully carried out into perforated 20 kg boxes. Aged for 18 months in stainless steel containers.
Moderately alcoholic. Lemon-yellow hue. Aromas of stone fruit, peach, and apricot, with a slight vegetal note. Fresh, long, and lemony finish.
A great match for grilled fish dishes, codfish, sushi, salads, Italian dishes, white meats, and some cheeses.
Our Rosé
Fresh and Delicate
Souvall Rosé
Gliding into the glass with a pale pomegranate color, Souvall Rosé evokes the serenity of mountain vineyards. With a fresh and delicate essence, this rosé, made exclusively from Tinta Barroca, offers a clear aroma of young raspberries and strawberries, with a subtle hint of currant. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance between freshness and vibrant acidity, all in a delightful simplicity. A fabulous single-varietal wine, crafted in fertile soils and aged in stainless steel for 7 months, it’s an invitation to savor summer in every sip. Ideal for relaxed moments, bringing lightness and pleasure, but also perfect for pairing with more elaborate dishes due to its gastronomic potential, making it a highly versatile wine.
Made exclusively from Tinta Barroca sourced from the Ribeira vineyard, 30 years old, located in the valley bottom with good water availability and at approximately 500 meters altitude.
Careful manual harvest into perforated 20 kg boxes. Aged for 7 months in stainless steel vats.
Pale pomegranate hue, straightforward and clean aroma and taste of raspberry and slightly underripe strawberry, with medium body, fresh and tangy, reminiscent of a light currant flavor. All in harmony, simple, suitable, and good.
Suited for white meat dishes, grilled fish, codfish, seafood, sushi, salads, Italian dishes, and light cheeses.
Sparkling Wine
Exclusive and Vibrant
Souvall Sparkling Wine
From the mountains of Beira Interior comes this unique sparkling wine, crafted exclusively from the unlikely Tinta Barroca grape, the only one of its kind in Portugal. Produced by the classic method, this Extra Brut Rosé Reserve showcases the rigorous character of mountain viticulture. The granitic soils and distinct microclimate confer a vibrant freshness and elegant acidity, enveloped in delicate fruity notes. This sparkling wine embodies our experimental essence and reflects the dream we toast to our customers.
Made exclusively from Tinta Barroca, located at around 600 to 750 meters in altitude.
Made following the classic method, with a second fermentation in the bottle and aged for about 12 months on lees before disgorgement.
Pale pomegranate color, with a delicate aroma and taste of raspberry, currant, and slightly underripe strawberry. Medium volume, fresh and tangy, reminiscent of a light pastry flavor. Fine bubbles when served at the recommended temperature. Long finish, with crisp acidity. All in harmony, simple, original, and good.
Recognized as a gastronomic sparkling wine, it is ideal for pairing with typical Portuguese dishes, such as suckling pig, cabidela, or grilled sardines.
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