Peluda Vinhos - Namalga Tinto

A singular red wine from the Vinho Verde region, produced by Mariana Pala as part of a multigenerational family project. The winery is situated in Mondim de Basto, a sub-region characterized by its hilly terrain and a climate distinct from the rest of Vinho Verde, with cold and rainy winters and hot, dry summers. This terroir, with its granite and shale soils, shapes the character of the grapes. The producer's approach to viticulture and winemaking is guided by a commitment to the spirit of Minho and Vinho Verde, which includes natural fertilization, as seen in their vineyards where donkeys and horses graze in the wintertime.

Namalga is crafted from the indigenous Vinhão grape, a rare variety in which the skin and the pulp are crimson-colored, contributing to the wine's intensely rich hue. The winemaking process is not explicitly detailed, but the wine's character directly results from its unique varietal and the Mondim de Basto terroir.

Tasting notes for Namalga describe an intensely rich red wine with a profound hue that will tint the lips. It is a bold wine with firm tannins and a delightful interplay of fruits and minerals, offering a red wine experience that is an authentic and singular representative of the region's character.