Quinta do Tamariz XO Brandy 2 x 500ml 2 Bottles - 40% Vol. Vinho Verde Wine Brandy DESCRIPTION It was the combination of love for the land with the fruit of hard work that, in 1926, with D. Lúcia Borges Vinagre having inherited from her father, António Borges, Quinta de Santa Maria, in S. Miguel da Carreira, in Barcelos, came to be. beginning of strong wine development. After an innovative land consolidation process that continues to this day, the property's Vinho Verde began to be bottled, a pioneering activity in the Region. In 1939, Quinta do Tamariz was acquired, equipped with a manor house, which became D. Lúcia's residence. In 1965, the Sociedade Agrícola da Quinta de Santa Maria S.A. was created, which operates the two farms. Founded by D. Lúcia's son, the architect António Vinagre, the Society is today managed by his grandson, Dr. António Borges Vinagre. From 1981 onwards, a vast program of restructuring the vineyards began, giving priority to the noble white grape variety Loureiro, recommended for the Atlantic strip of the Vinhos Verdes Region. Later, the white varieties Arinto and Alvarinho and the red varieties Vinhão, Borraçal and Touriga Nacional were added. Our history, itself made up of stories, is the guarantor of our heritage. Along with the challenges of modernity, tradition lives with us and ensures the quality of our heritage. WINEMAKERS: Jorge Pinto & Maria Francisca Vinagre. WINE VARIETIES: Traditional grape varieties. VINIFICATION This spirit resulting from a double distillation in Charentais stills, aged for decades in different wooden casks until the batch was made and bottled in 2024. Limited edition of 500 numbered bottles. TASTING NOTES Topaz in color and clear. Aroma of dried fruits with a touch of black plum. Soft and woody palate, long finish and oriental spices. SERVING Ideal as digestive and also to follow desserts, especially the sweetest. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature lower than 20ºC. Consume in moderation. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).