The "Medieval de Ourem" is a winemaking technique with roots in the 15th century, when Cistercian monks in the region of Ourém, central Portugal, figured out something clever: co-fermenting white and red grapes together. The monastery vineyards planted both Fernão Pires (white) and Trincadeira (red) side by side, and at harvest they combined them in the same vessel. The result was neither fully white, fully red, nor a true rosé — it was something uniquely its own, deeply Portuguese, and almost forgotten until a handful of small producers revived the tradition.

This 2022 version follows the ancient blueprint: mostly Fernão Pires with a portion of Trincadeira, co-fermented together, drawing color and tannin from the red skins while the white grape contributes aromatics and freshness. The wine pours a deep salmon-amber. The nose is floral and spiced — dried rose, quince, orange peel. On the palate it's dry, medium-bodied, with great freshness and a slightly textured, savory finish.

Pairs beautifully with grilled sardines, braised pork, roasted mushrooms, or aged sheep cheese. Encostas d'Aire, Ribatejo, Portugal. 2022.

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