How a does a married coupled from France, with deep roots in winemaking find themselves farming a tiny, 3 hectare parcel of grapes in Portugal? Passion, curiosity, talent, and humility. Add those four essential qualities of what it means to be a good human being, and you have Paul Cherveux and Charlotte Hugel.
They bought a small farmhouse with vineyards that date back to the 1930's. Vineyards are co-planted with more than 15 indigenous grape varieties, the ancestral way.
The couples neighbors all mostly all making wine for their home consumption, and they have a deep respect for these people who have cherished and preserved this old, traditional vineyards. Without them, Paul and Charlotte would not be realizing their dream of making authentic wine from Portugal.
This is a bouncy, red fruited, herbal wine that demands a chill. Pair with pan con tomate and only the freshest white anchovies placed on some grilled bread layered with olive oil and fresh herbs.
