White Wine

Pasmados

Garrafeira 2015, 75cl

Península de Setúbal

Pasmados

This wine originates from the exclusive Quinta dos Pasmados region in Azeitão. In 1998, a pivotal decision was made to replace the Chardonnay grape with Viosinho, while also altering the origin of Arinto and Esgana from clay-limestone to sandy soils. In 2005, with the goal of enhancing the wine’s complexity, the Viognier grape, cultivated in our vineyards for over 40 years, was added to the blend.

Around 1999, winemaker Domingos Soares Franco discovered several bottles of 1963 Pasmados White in the cellars. With a yellowish hue that reflected its natural aging, the wine revealed evolved aromas that were fine, velvety, and subtly fruity. On the palate, it stood out for its pleasantness, surprisingly robust structure, and remarkable acidity, showcasing exceptional quality.

Inspired by this discovery, Domingos Soares Franco decided to experiment with producing a Pasmados capable of aging, taking the 1963 vintage as a reference. From the finest harvests, small quantities of bottles are stored in the cellar, later released with the almost forgotten designation of Garrafeira. This reintroduced classification gave birth to the Pasmados Garrafeira.

Soil type: Clay-limestone.

Vinification: Viosinho (50%), Viognier (31%), and Arinto (19%). 50% in barrels and 50% in stainless steel.

Aging: 3 months in second-year French oak barrels with bâtonnage.

Bottling: November 2016.

Winemaker: Domingos Soares Franco.

Analysis: 4.8 g/l Tartaric Acid | 1.79 pH

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

José Maria da Fonseca

A family business with almost two centuries of history, and one that has known how to stay up-to-date without ever sitting back on its laurels. José Maria da Fonseca has been making wines since 1834, resulting from the shared passion of a family that has known how to preserve and project the memory and the prestige of its founder. Well aware of the responsibility of being the oldest producer of table wine and Setúbal Moscatel in Portugal, José Maria da Fonseca follows a philosophy of permanent development, constantly investing in research and production, combining the latest techniques with traditional know-how. An example of this is the José de Sousa Rosado Fernandes Winery, at Reguengos de Monsaraz, Alentejo, where the Roman tradition of clay pot fermentation is maintained alongside the latest technology.

Continuing to invest in benchmark products at international level, always produced to the highest standard, José Maria da Fonseca has contributed decisively to the promotion and prestige of national wines. The nearly 650 hectares of vineyards and a winery equipped with the latest technology, which competes with the best in the world, produce wines that combine the experience gathered throughout its history with the most advanced winemaking techniques.

In addition to all these resources, what most characterizes the work at José Maria da Fonseca is a great passion for the art of winemaking. It is this passion capable of generating emotions that José Maria da Fonseca shares with consumers every time they try one of the company’s wines.

Address

José Maria da Fonseca – Comercial Vinhos, Lda.

Quinta da Bassaqueira – Estrada Nacional 10 2925-542 Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
Setúbal
Portugal