Adega Beira Mar, guided by the legendary António Bernardino Paulo da Silva, is one of the last historic sanctuaries preserving ancient coastal viticulture near Colares. While his "Chitas" line is reserved for the ungrafted sand dunes of Colares proper, "Casal da Azenha" is sourced from the adjoining hillside buffer zone (chão rijo, or hard soil), where clay-limestone soils meet cooling Atlantic coastal winds. The bottle is finished with a real cork label, a nod to traditional Portuguese craftsmanship.

Vinified in old open-top cement lagares and aged for several years in large, neutral Portuguese oak and exotic hardwood vats, this 2019 release represents classical, old-school Portuguese winemaking. Dominated by Castelão alongside Tinta Miúda and Aragonez, it shows dried red currants, sour cherries, leather, pine forest floor, cigar leaf, and sea salt, framed by rustic, food-friendly tannins and mouthwatering acidity.

Why You'll Love It

• Historic coastal Lisboa red crafted by the master of Colares, António Bernardino Paulo da Silva.
• Packaged with an artisanal natural cork label reflecting traditional heritage winemaking.
• Combines crunchy red berry fruit with coastal pine needle, salt air, and savory leather notes.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool room temperature between 58°F and 62°F.
• Decant for 30 minutes to allow the savory cedar and forest-floor notes to bloom.
• Pour into Bordeaux stems to capture its earthy aromatic profile.
• Pair with grilled lamb chops, Portuguese roast suckling pig (leitão), charcuterie, or aged sheep's milk cheeses.