Quinta do Montalto, Medieval de Ourém - 2023

Hold this bottle up to the light — see that translucent raspberry hue? That’s the signature of a centuries-old winemaking tradition revived from a 12th-century Cistercian monk recipe. Medieval de Ourém is a historic Portuguese style kept alive today by producers like Quinta do Montalto, who continue the craft with hand-harvested grapes and time-honored methods. In the cellar, two fermentations unfold: white Fernão Pires is pressed and fermented in barrels filled to 80% capacity, while red Trincadeira ferments on its skins for 4–10 days. Near the end, the two are blended — creating the wine’s distinct color, structure, and depth. The result? A robust, aromatic wine that pairs beautifully with hearty charcuterie (chouriço, presunto) or even your favorite homemade lasagna. A gem from Quinta do Montalto — preserving a piece of Portugal’s w