White Wine

A Cerca dos Frades

2021, 75cl

DOP Pico

A Cerca dos Frades

Located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Vineyard Landscape of Lajido de Santa Luzia on the island of Pico, the Cerca dos Frades project revives historic vineyards once cultivated by monks, where the Atlantic breeze and unique volcanic soils impart singular characteristics to these vines. With authentic, exclusive grape varieties, the wines produced stand out for their quality and distinction.

Vinification: The grapes (77% Verdelho, 16% Arinto dos Açores, 7% Terrantez do Pico) are carefully hand-picked in small 25 kg buckets. After gentle whole-bunch pressing and 12 hours of settling, the must ferments with indigenous yeasts under controlled temperature. The wine matures in a combination of vertical stainless steel tanks (75%), horizontal stainless steel tanks (15%), and French oak barrels (10%).

Enology: Paulo Machado.

Pairing: Fresh, mineral, and saline, Cerca dos Frades is ideal to pair with grilled fish, salads, and fresh seafood, delivering a unique and authentic experience.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

A Cerca dos Frades

Initiated by the company’s founder, Tito Silva, in the heart of the Lajido de Santa Luzia Vineyard on Pico Island, the A Cerca dos Frades project is rooted in an emotional connection to a parcel of land that belonged to his grandfather, where, as a child, he took part in a small family harvest.

The year 2015 marked the beginning of the vineyard’s revitalization, with 3 hectares planted with the Terrantez do Pico, Arinto dos Açores, and Verdelho grape varieties. In 2018, and now with 15 hectares, the first wine, A Cerca dos Frades Blend, was launched. The following year saw the release of the first single-variety A Cerca dos Frades Terrantez do Pico. In 2020, the range expanded with a second single-variety, A Cerca dos Frades Verdelho, and with the 2021 harvest, the first A Cerca dos Frades Arinto dos Açores was born.

Today, with nearly 20 hectares of native Azorean grape varieties, A Cerca dos Frades offers wines that honor the legacy and terroir of the region.

“We deeply believe in the legacy of our ancestors, who heroically managed to make ‘wine from stone,’ the wealth of this land. Since the beginning, our purpose has been to value our grape varieties, our land, and our traditions, creating wines of excellence.” – Tito Silva