Quinta do Piloto Vinha dos Pardais Tinto 2022Quinta do Piloto is the founding estate of the Sivipa group, and their biggest contributor. They supply grapes to Sivipa, but also make their own wines. These estate wines allow a finer expression of the terroir and grape varieties. Made from local varieties; Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, and Castelao. The grapes are sourced from a single vineyards area, named Vineyard of Sparrows after the local inhabitants. This classic Portuguese blend is

Mid-palate nuances of tobacco

it opens with sharp raspberry and citrus aromas that lead into a palate of tart strawberries and juicy peaches

and refined

The region has been less swayed by the tide of tradition in Champagne

The family has been working in the area for 4 generations now and have built a reputation for creating expressive and powerful wines

50% Malbec - 30% Shiraz - 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

making it a perfect match for various seafood and grilled vegetable dishes

largely from single plots

citrus peel and a touch of salinity

Winemaker Peter Hall looks after 6 hectares in the South Downs national park

Grapes were picked from 3 different vineyard sites and the thick skinned Syrah has given the wine amazing colour with a savoury bouquet of black olive

The vines for this particular wine are located on the slopes to the west of Sicily