Lagar – Portuguese word that designates an open vat, shallow and quadrangular in shape, were traditionally the fermentation and maceration take place.

Lagar it’s a blog about a Portuguese red wine, my red wine, and will show how that wine is born and raised, from the vine to the bottle!

This red wine speaks about me, my vines and my region. I make use of the traditional techniques and refuse the use of any enzymes or selected yeast. By doing so this wine has profile which can only be achieved in here. It’s not better than the other wines but it’s without doubt different.

My vines are in my father’s vineyard which is only 0.4 ha and was re-planted in 2004. It has white and red varieties. The red varieties are Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Cabernet Sauvignon. I only take care of the Portuguese varieties, which sum 400 vines.

I had my first real harvest last year but I’ve been experimenting and learning since 2002. I’m not an oenologist or a professional grape grower so every year that goes by takes me one step forward.

I’m also an Environmental Engineer and cycling lover.