{"product_id":"casa-da-tojeira-tojeira-rose-2025","title":"Casa da Tojeira 'Tojeira' Rosé 2025","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasa da Tojeira 'Tojeira' Rosé 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully refreshing rosé from the mountainous Basto subregion of Vinho Verde, bursting with juicy red berries, delicate florals and vibrant freshness. Made from three distinctive Portuguese red grapes at a historic 17th-century wine estate, it's a wonderfully elegant expression of northern Portugal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasa da Tojeira Rosé comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaia, near Cabeceiras de Basto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where vineyards surround a magnificent historic manor house in the heart of northern Portugal. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional, Vinhão and Borraçal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this beautifully expressive rosé brings together the fruit and structure of one of Portugal's most celebrated red grapes with the lively acidity and traditional character of Vinho Verde.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards planted between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 and 350 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on a mixture of granite and schist-clay soils. After destemming and gentle pressing, the juice undergoes a cool, temperature-controlled fermentation lasting approximately 15–20 days, helping preserve its delicate fruit and floral aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, expect a lovely pink colour with inviting aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh strawberries, raspberries, red berries and delicate flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it's elegant and refreshing, with lively acidity, a gentle touch of sweetness and a beautifully soft, velvety finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it's a wonderfully versatile rosé, equally enjoyable on its own or alongside seafood, grilled fish and lighter summer dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the grapes behind the blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Portuguese red grape varieties come together in this beautifully balanced rosé, each contributing something different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional (60%) – The Fruit and Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional is one of Portugal's most celebrated indigenous red grapes, particularly associated with the Douro and Dão regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamous for its concentrated dark fruit, floral aromas and impressive structure, it typically produces wines with notes of blackberry, plum and violet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut when used to make rosé, Touriga Nacional reveals a lighter, more delicate personality, contributing fresh red berries, subtle florals and a lovely sense of body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this blend, it's the dominant grape, providing much of the wine's expressive fruit and elegant structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinhão (30%) – The Colour and Freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinhão is one of Vinho Verde's most distinctive indigenous red grapes, famous for its extraordinarily deep colour and naturally high acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most red grapes, which have colourless flesh, Vinhão is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteinturier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety, meaning its flesh and juice also contain red pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it particularly interesting in rosé production, where even relatively small amounts can contribute beautiful colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally vibrant acidity and lively dark berry character bring wonderful freshness and energy to the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorraçal (10%) – The Traditional Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorraçal is a lesser-known indigenous red grape traditionally grown in northern Portugal, particularly in the Vinho Verde region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Caíño Tinto across the border in Galicia, Spain, it's celebrated for its naturally refreshing acidity, red berry flavours and occasional herbal or earthy notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough rarely encountered as a single-varietal wine outside its home region, Borraçal has long played a role in traditional northern Portuguese blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this rosé, it contributes an additional layer of freshness and a distinctive connection to the region's winemaking heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these three varieties create a lovely balance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional's expressive fruit, Vinhão's vibrant acidity and Borraçal's traditional northern Portuguese character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is rosé wine made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting things about rosé is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits colour comes primarily from the skins of red grapes, rather than from the juice itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost red grapes actually have clear juice, with their colour coming from pigments found in their skins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor red wine, the juice typically remains in contact with the skins during fermentation, extracting colour, tannins and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor rosé, however, winemakers carefully limit that extraction, producing wines ranging from the palest salmon pink to much deeper shades of rose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasa da Tojeira uses a particularly gentle approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the grapes are harvested and destemmed, they're \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egently pressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, limiting the extraction of harsh tannins while preserving the delicate fruit character of the varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe juice then ferments at a cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14–16°C for approximately 15–20 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping retain the fresh red berry and floral aromas that make the wine so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully refreshing rosé with the fruit character of red grapes but the elegance 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part of the picture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2 grams per litre of total acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the wine also has plenty of refreshing brightness, helping balance its ripe red fruit and subtle residual sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a rosé that feels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh, fruity and beautifully balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than heavy or sugary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a lovely choice for people who enjoy expressive fruit flavours and a softer finish without sacrificing the freshness that makes Vinho Verde so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Basto special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasto is one of the most inland subregions of Vinho Verde, where the lush green landscapes of northern Portugal begin to meet the rugged mountains of Trás-os-Montes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the cooler, wetter coastal vineyards, Basto experiences \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolder winters and warmer, drier summers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing grapes to develop expressive fruit while retaining the refreshing acidity for which Vinho Verde is famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe region's predominantly granite soils, mountainous surroundings and the influence of the Tâmega River create distinctive growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Vinho Verde is internationally famous for its crisp, refreshing white wines, the region also has a long tradition of producing reds and rosés from indigenous Portuguese grape 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