Herdade do Cebolal is on the Alentejo coast and has been in the family for over a century, currently managed by the 4th and 5th generation: Isabel and her son Luís Lufinha Mota Capitão. They consider themselves wine artisans, respecting the authenticity of their terroir and giving origin to wines with personality, respect for the environment and low chemical intervention.
Herdade do Cebolal is on the Alentejo coast, in the extreme south of the demarcated region of the Setúbal Peninsula, near the village of Vale das Éguas, about 17 kilometres from Santiago do Cacém and 10 kilometres from the Atlantic.
The estate has been in the family for more than a century. Since 1890, the family project has passed from generation to generation. Nowdays is managed by the 4th and 5th generations: Isabel and her son Luís Lufinha Mota Capitão. Knowledge, passed down through generations, strengthened by values, ethics, responsibility and respect for man and nature, giving rise to this heritage that identifies them. They consider themselves as artisans of wine, respecting the authenticity of their terroir and producing wines with personality, respect for the environment and low chemical intervention.
Regenerative Agriculture
Herdade do Cebolal has 85 hectares which 20 hectares are vines and 65 hectares is forest. They are working on estate regeneration due seven hectares were converted in syntropic agriculture. Over the last few years, they have applied environmentally friendly philosophy processes. They are preserving the habitat, ecosystems, biodiversity, and community health.
Syntrophic Agriculture
Syntropic agriculture or Agroforestry consists of a theoretical and practical set of a model of agriculture developed by Ernst Götsch, in which agricultural practices reflect natural processes, both in their form and in their function and dynamics.
We are talking about regeneration through productive agricultural areas that lead to the independence of raw materials and irrigation to balance the ecosystems as soil formation, microclimate regulation and facilitation of the water cycle. In other words, agricultural planting and the regeneration of ecosystems are concomitant.
Syntropic agriculture is based on the concept of syntropy - the opposite of entropy - which means the organisation, integration, balance and preservation of energy in the environment. Its inspiration is the virgin ecosystems natural dynamics that have not suffered human interference and sustainable management.
Vineyards and Viticulture
They have been planting indigenous grape varieties and international varieties over the last few decades, the oldest being around 80 years old. Viticultural practices have been changing over the years due to the environmental issues emerging from global warming. Because of this, they have valued the synergies between cultures to create a protective symbiosis, which translates into agriculture with low chemical intervention. With this viticulture practises, they are trying to enrich the soil and manage water resources in a more balanced and environmentally friendly way. Through the valorisation of the terroir, they want to guarantee the authenticity and character of their grape varieties.
The climate of mild temperatures, with sunny days and cool nights, influences the maturation of the grapes and, the soil rich in schist and limestone gives it unique characteristics. The work in the vineyard has been very careful with minimal irrigation, seeking to obtain quality grapes. The defoliation in the bunches area for better south/west exposure to the sun ensures adequate ripening.
The Winery
The winery was remodelled in 2013 by the 4th and 5th generations, preserving traditional techniques.
The mission of Herdade do Cebolal is to produce wines with low sulphites and low alcohol content and minimal chemical intervention to preserve health and demonstrate the authenticity of the wine. The winery is considered a complement to the production due to the basis of everything is in viticulture.
The wine presents a light colour. On the nose, aromas of red fruits and a touch of smoked/roasted. In the mouth it is very fresh and elegant, with very fine tannins.
Golden yellow colour with a "bouquet" were mineral and forest aromas are present, with a fresh taste, mineral notes and an excellent crisp acidity.
Salmon colour, discreet and fresh aroma, floral, red fruits reminding strawberry. In the mouth, it is delicate, mineral, with a good texture and balanced acidity.
The wine has a ruby colour, a ripe red berry aroma and flavour with well balanced tannins and a long finish in the mouth.
Dark violet with hints of brown, the nose is distinctive, with jammy black fruit. On the palate, it is complex and structured, with tannins still present, a marked acidity and a fresh finish.
Citrus colour with a "bouquet" where mineral, forest aromas are present, sometimes reminiscent of pine, menthol... It is a wine that presents a fresh taste, with mineral notes and an excellent crisp acidity due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Confirmação de Idade Tem idade legal para o consumo de bebidas alcoólicas? (+18 anos) Sim Não
Age Confirmation Do you have legal age to consume alcoholic drinks? (+18 years old) Yes No
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