Forte do Cego
Forte do Cego is located in Casal do Cego, Arruda dos Vinhos and is part of the historical route of Torres Vedras Lines. built to defend Lisbon from French Invasions led by Napoleon Bonaparte. It was also known as “Forte de S. Sebastião” name for which it was originally dubbed, due to its proximity to our Quinta. This new range was inspired by this same historic route that is formed by 152 Forts that stopped the French Invaders. All these Forts and their diversity are represented on our new label by different shapes and colors. Today we color our history! Forte do Cego by Quinta de S. Sebastião.
Forte do Cego
Red Wine
Vineyards
Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal.
Mostly hillside vineyards.
Climate
Mediterranean with a strong Atlantic influence.
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Crush with total destemming alcoholic fermentation at 25°C
Syrah, Castelio and Touriga Nacional
Serve at 16-18ºC
Alcoholic Content 13%vol
Total Acidity 5,9 g/1
PH 3,53
Garnet colour. The aroma has notes of ripe fruit and a spicy touch. In the mouth it is fresh, elegant and with soft tannins.
Best paired with red meats and cheese.
Forte do Cego
Rose Wine
Vineyards
Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal.
Mostly hillside vineyards.
Climate
Mediterranean with a strong Atlantic influence.
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Soft pressing followed by fermentation at low temperature.
Syrah and Touriga Nacional
Serve at 10-12ºC
Alcohol Content 12,5%vol
Total Acidity 5,1 g/l
PH 3,47
Pale pink colour. The aroma has notes of strawberry and pomegranate. In the mouth it is light and refreshing.
Best paired with fine sushi and grilled fish.
Forte do Cego
White Wine
Vineyards
Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal.
Mostly hillside vineyards.
Climate
Mediterranean with a strong Atlantic influence.
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Soft pressing followed by fermentation at a temperature of 13°C.
Fernão Pires and Arinto
Serve at 10-12ºC
Alcohol Content 12%vol
Total Acidity 6,2 g/l
PH 3,41
Bright yellow colour. The aroma is young and very fruity with highlights of orange blossom and lime notes. In the mouth is soft and with a refreshing acidity.
Best paired with seafood dishes, grilled fish and soft cheese.
