
Passagem Tinto
- Country: Portugal
- Region: Douro
- Apelltation: Douro Superior
- Variety: Touriga Nacional
- Farming: Sustainable
- Vintage: 2023
- Vegan:
Passagem is a stunning 100-hectare estate along the serene riverside banks of the Douro Superior, where tradition and modern winemaking meet. Owned by the Bergqvist Family, descendants of the Feueheerds with a Port legacy dating back to 1815, the estate is a joint venture with acclaimed winemaker Jorge Moreira, twice named Portugal’s Best Winemaker. Its vineyards span altitudes from sea level up to 500 meters, on sun-drenched, west-facing schist slopes that produce naturally concentrated, low-yielding fruit.
The Passagem Tinto is made from Touriga Nacional sourced from north-west facing vines. Grapes are hand-picked and vinified in stainless steel, with careful pumping over early in fermentation, and gentler handling as the week progresses. The wine then matures for 12 months in French barriques. Intense ruby in colour, it shows complex aromas of woodland fruits, violets, and subtle vegetal notes. On the palate it is generous and expressive, with vibrant energy, excellent length, and beautifully integrated structure.
