GeoWine in Naturtejo Global Geopark

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GeoWine in Naturtejo Global Geopark 2015

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GeoWine in Naturtejo 

Global Geopark

2015

Súbito GeoWineBeira Interior Wine RegionSúbito GeoWineBeira Interior Wine Region

OrographyThe wines are influenced by the mountains surrounding 

the Geopark: Estrela, Gardunha and Malcata.

ClimateThe climate is very rough, with negative temperatures 

in winter and very hot and dry summers

Beira Interior Region Landscape

Monsanto

Súbito GeoWineGeological SettingSúbito GeoWineGeological Setting

Monsanto

Idanha‐a‐Nova

Penha Garcia

S. Miguel d’Acha

Súbito GeoWineGeological SettingSúbito GeoWineGeological Setting

‐ Granite with monzonite and two mica‐ Big crystals of plagioclase‐ 315 – 300 million yearsold!!

Sandy soil resulting from theweathering of the

Granite of Castelo Branco

Súbito GeoWineThe FarmSúbito GeoWineThe Farm

The GeoWine is produced in S. Miguel d’Acha by the

Agricultural Society Viniregra

Quinta das Lagoas:

is located at an altitude of 400 meters;

is situated in granite / sandy soils;

is orientated to the north and a total solar exposure half slope

Geoproducts in Naturtejo Global GeoparkGeoproducts in Naturtejo Global Geopark

Geopark provides investmentopportunity for small andmedium‐size companies

Geoproducts

Innovative traditional productsor new products inspired by theGeological Heritage or theterritory of the Geopark

Geoproducts in Naturtejo Global GeoparkGeoWineGeoproducts in Naturtejo Global GeoparkGeoWine

Highlightement of the nature of the terroir

Differentiation of the product

More competitive

Integration in tourist/geotoursim offer

Súbito GeoWineHistorySúbito GeoWineHistory

‐ 2003: The vineyard was planted

‐2008: The first harvest was taken

‐ 2011 : The first wine came to market, with the support of Naturtejo Geopark, as GeoWine

‐There are still wines from 2009 and 2010 in maturing process

The GeoWine has as its first destination the national market

It is exported to many countries such as England, Italy, Russia, Dubai, the Netherlands or Hong Kong

Súbito GeoWineStrategySúbito GeoWineStrategy

Naturtejo Geopark promotesthe GeoWine around the world

in institutional andpromotional events

Recent Lauch of the White GeoWineNovember 2014Recent Lauch of the White GeoWineNovember 2014

Red WineSúbito Platinium 2009Red WineSúbito Platinium 2009

Grape variety:Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Aragonese and Syrah

Tasting Notes Marked by smells of cassis black fruit, plum and notes 

of jam and spices

Its structure of firm tannins and elegant acidity gives it a high aging potential

Alcohol ‐ 14%

Vinho TintoSúbito Platinium 2010Vinho TintoSúbito Platinium 2010

Grape variety:Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Aragonese and Syrah

Tasting Notes On the nose the smells and cassis dominate

In the mouth it is elegant but well structured and with a highly persistent end

Alcohol ‐ 14%

Vinho TintoSúbito Touriga Nacional Tinto 2012Vinho TintoSúbito Touriga Nacional Tinto 2012

Grape variety:Touriga Nacional

Tasting Notes Smell of red fruit and light floral notes

In the mouth it is soft, with round and complex tannins that give you an excellent aftertaste

Alcohol ‐ 13%

Vinho TintoSúbito Chardonnay/Síria Branco 2013Vinho TintoSúbito Chardonnay/Síria Branco 2013

Grape variety:Chardonnay e Syrah

Aged 6 months in French oak

Alcohol ‐ 13.6%

GeoWine SúbitoGeoWine Súbito

ElegantStructured

Smooth

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