At A Glance
- Field
- Detail
- Region
- Tejo, central Portugal
- Location
- Seven kilometres southwest of Tomar
- Main grapes
- Castelão, Touriga Nacional and Aragonez
- Signature wine
- Casal das Freiras Colheita Tinto, 2022
- Defining feature
- Original stone presses and Algerian cement amphorae
The Producer
The property has belonged to one family since 1882. José Castro Vidal is the fourth family generation to lead Quinta Casal Das Freiras, with Rita Vidal and Ricardo Maia Gonçalves now helping manage the estate. José oversees viticulture, the winery and general agriculture. Rita leads commercial work and wine tourism, while Ricardo manages the winery, oenology and international trade.
Place
The vineyards lie seven kilometres southwest of Tomar in the Tejo, on gently rolling ground with southern exposure. The Serra d’Aire shelters the estate to the west. Cold winters and dry, hot summers support grape ripening in this part of central Portugal.
Wines
The portfolio is organized into four ranges: Colheita, Reserva, Varietais and Castelão. Named wines include Casal das Freiras Colheita Tinto, Colheita Branco, Syrah and Reserva Branco.
The 2022 Casal das Freiras Colheita Tinto is a blend of 40% Castelão, 30% Touriga Nacional and 30% Aragonez. The Colheita Tinto profile brings red fruit aromas, firm tannins and balanced acidity.
Final Word
Quinta Casal Das Freiras joins a family history dating to 1882 with Tejo vineyards, separate red and white cellars, original stone presses and Algerian cement amphorae.