Colares is a charming village reclining on two hills of the Sintra Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The existing vines are increasingly reducing, and their productions are limited.
It's a surviving wine region that could be in danger of extinction, which is why its wines are rare, appreciated and much sought after.
Alfrocheiro is a noble grape variety grown in several regions of Portugal such as Bairrada, Tejo, Douro and Alentejo but the most representative is in the Dão region. In Douro it is also known as "Tinta Bastardinha" or "Tinta Bastardeira" and in Viseu it is known as "Tinta Francesa" or "Tinta Francisca de Viseu".
Clams, shrimp, oysters, crabs, or lobster are among the most popular and appreciated seafood. Portugal, bathed by the cold waters of the Atlantic, is a paradise for countless specimens. This intrinsic maritime connection explains the extensive list of sea dishes that are part of its gastronomy.