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Herdade dos Coteis – Wines from the Alentejo
Herdade dos Coteis is located in southern Portugal in the Alentejo, near Moura on the left bank of the River Guadiana. The estate, run by the Venâncio family, comprises more than 300 hectares of olive groves and 23 hectares of vineyards. The landscape of this region is characterised by broad plains, gentle hills, vineyards, olive trees and cork oak groves. The Alentejo is one of Portugal’s major wine regions and is known for its warm climate, expansive landscapes and wines with ripe fruit, richness and an accessible structure. Herdade dos Coteis works exclusively with estate-grown grapes. This ensures a clear and traceable connection between vineyard, grape variety and cellar work.
Alentejo Terroir: The Guadiana, Olive Groves and Cork Oaks
The vineyards of Herdade dos Coteis lie in a landscape where viticulture, olive groves and cork oaks are closely intertwined. The warm, dry climate of the Alentejo promotes good grape ripeness, while the work in the cellar is focused on preserving a balanced combination of fruit, freshness and structure. Indigenous varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet and Arinto grow in the vineyards alongside international varieties such as Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. This combination makes it possible to produce a range that includes both fresh white wines and fruit-driven, full-bodied red wines.
Grape Varieties and Style
The wines of Herdade dos Coteis show a clear Alentejo style. The Branco combines Arinto and Sauvignon Blanc with citrus fruit, tropical notes and lively freshness. The red wines are based on Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet and show dark fruit, spice, soft to well-integrated tannins and a full-bodied structure. Ageing is deliberately adapted to each wine. The Tinto remains more focused on fruit and immediate accessibility, while the Reserva and Grande Escolha gain greater depth, toasted aromas, spice and structure through ageing in French and American oak barriques. The overall style remains composed and balanced, with fruit and origin at the forefront.
Herdade dos Coteis Wines at a Glance
The range at buonvino.gmbh includes selected wines from Herdade dos Coteis that reflect different styles of the Alentejo:
- Herdade dos Coteis Branco Vinho Regional Alentejano – a fresh white wine made from Arinto and Sauvignon Blanc, with lime, tropical fruit, lively acidity and ageing in stainless steel tanks
- Herdade dos Coteis Tinto Vinho Regional Alentejano – a fruit-driven red wine made from Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet, with dark berries, fine spice and pleasant tannins
- Herdade dos Coteis Reserva Vinho Regional Alentejano – a full-bodied Reserva made from Touriga Nacional and Syrah, with ripe fruit, integrated tannins, fine toasted aromas and 10 months of ageing in barriques
- Coteis Grande Escolha Vinho Regional Alentejano – a richly structured red wine made from Syrah and Touriga Nacional, with blackberry, cherry, vanilla, cocoa, spice notes and 12 months of ageing in barriques
This selection demonstrates the estate’s range: from a fresh white wine and an accessible Tinto to the Reserva and Grande Escolha, which offer greater richness, structure and oak-aged character.
Origin, Style and Ageing
Herdade dos Coteis stands for wines from the Alentejo produced from estate-grown grapes, with clear fruit and a well-defined style. The white wines show freshness and aromatic immediacy, while the red wines place ripe fruit, spice and soft to integrated tannins at the forefront. At buonvino.gmbh, Herdade dos Coteis complements the Portuguese wine range with wines that express the warm, generous character of the Alentejo without appearing heavy. The combination of indigenous and international grape varieties, estate-grown fruit and carefully selected ageing methods results in wines with an accessible structure, a distinct regional identity and versatile food-pairing potential with Mediterranean cuisine, meat dishes, cheese and as an aperitif.