Quinta de Chocapalha (Arinto)

The Alenquer region was inhabited from very early on.
Recent archaeological excavations unearthed various ceramic artefacts and tools from the pre-historic period (2500 – 2250 B.C.).

Vine cultivation in this region also goes way back and is connected to the Roman occupation in Portugal.

Paulo Tavares is a man of the sea.

He was in the Navy for 30 years and, at a certain time in his life, tried to purchase (unsuccessfully) the estate where he grew up – the Quinta da Coutadinha.

The search lasted for several years until he finally found the Quinta da Chocapalha.
It was love at first sight.
The family fell in love with the centuries-old trees at the entrance and with the memory and tradition the estate transpired.

In 2000, they began vinifying the estate’s grapes and produced 20 thousand bottles.

Today, more than 20 years later, Chocapalha’s production is 150 thousand units for a total of 16 wines.

Approximately 90% of their production is exported.

So, if you look at this from the right perspective, having this bottle before you is in itself a great privilege that must be thoroughly enjoyed.

Leave the bottle to cool in the refrigerator overnight, and then, well, you know what to do next and don’t need any tips or advice to execute one of the most liberating gestures on earth – opening a bottle of fantastic wine.

Take a photo of the moment and share it on your social media.

Cheers from the team at Wome.

Cheers!