Cortes de Cima
Anna Jorgensen
Herdade Cortes de Cima
PT - 7960-189 Vidigueira
Portugal
911 074 441
geral@cortesdecima.pt
www.cortesdecima.pt
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Certification:
PT-BIO-03.620-0000587.2025.001
Wine-growing region:
Vidigueira
Anna turned the page, shifting from the past's more conventional and intensive form of farming towards holistic, regenerative, and organic agriculture, a return to the roots of the old farm.
Cortes de Cima is no longer just a wine-producing estate but a herdade that also makes wine. It transitioned from monoculture to polyculture and decreased the total vineyard area from 240 to 99 ha of vineyards.
The focus is on biodynamic wisdom, going for manual viticulture, reducing irrigation, and restoring the soil. The animals are back. Geese, chickens, sheep, donkeys, and cows naturally fertilize the soil to minimize the need for weed control and fertilizers.
The team developed an in-depth study of the soil at the estate and reduction of vineyard area, focusing on the vineyards with the highest quality potential and the ability to express their terroir.
Old and indigenous vines are being revived. Preserving genetic diversity brings resilience and greater identity to the wines. In Cortes de Cima, the aim is to make fresh and elegant wines in a warm climate, showcasing the diversity of the terroirs and preserving the vitality that comes from thoughtful farming practices.
The goal is to inspire others through the transparency of their words and actions, commitment to change, and passion for the land.
2020 Chaminé Tinto
Vinho Regional Alentejano
A blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Touriga Franca, 10% Trincadeira, 10% Alicante Bouschet.
Red wine
The 2nd generation of our all-time classic. A multilayered blend that expresses the freshness and elegance of a new Alentejo — the result of our first year of regenerative organic farming, respectful pruning, drastically reducing the irrigation and using less intervention in the cellar.
The 100% estate grown fruit was handpicked at night and fermented spontaneously with 30% whole bunches using gentle extraction. Aged in old French oak for 12 months before blending and spending at least another 12 months in inox before bottling at the estate.
Juicy and bright red fruits, interlaced with savory spice and an herbal garrigue lift held within an elegant frame.
2023 Chaminé Branco
Vinho Regional Alentejano Biológico
A blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Alvarinho, 20% Moscatel, 5% Loureiro
White wine
Bright, vibrant with tropical notes of pineapple, lychee, and guava intermingled with fresh lemongrass. The juicy fruit driven palate is quite textural, with a crunchy acidity and a lingering saline finish.
Site: From our vineyards located just 3km from the Atlantic Ocean, near Vila Nova de Milfontes.
Farming: Regenerative organic
Soil: Sandy, silty gravels
Vinification: Handpicked and transported in a cool truck to the winery in Vidigueira. Hand sorted and slowly whole-bunch pressed, after a light decantation it fermented using indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks. The Moscatel fermented with the skins, in inox and in talha (local amphora) before pressing and blending. Full malolactic conversion was allowed to happen.
Aging: 14 months on fine lees in stainless steel tank
2021 Cortes de Cima Tinto
Vinho Regional Alentejano
A blend of Touriga Franca and Syrah
Red wine
The next generation of our Reserve cuvée. A blend of our best granite and limestone vineyards surrounding the winery in Vidigueira that is the purest expression of our terroir — the result of our ongoing commitment to regenerative organic farming, respectful pruning, drastically reducing irrigation and using less intervention in the cellar.
The complex aromatics display a seamless transition between blackberry, provençal herbs and licorice. The fresh, juicy and generous palate is framed by fine chalky tannins and backed by a fresh and vibrant mineral backbone that carries the wine into a long lingering finish.
Soils: Decomposed clay, silty, sandy limestone (60%) and decomposed clay, silty, stony, quatzic granite (40%)
Site: Cortes de Cima, Vidigueira
Vintage year: Generous winter and spring rainfall (555mm) as well as mild spring and summer temperatures allowed us to harvest balanced and fresh grapes in 2021.
Vinification: Handpicked at night, spontaneous fermentation using 30% whole cluster, 2 weeks maceration with gentle extraction
Ageing: Used French oak and stainless steel tanks
2023 Cortes de Cima Lour-inho
Vinho Regional Alentejano Biológico
A blend of 80% Alvarinho and 20% Loureiro
White wine
The essence of coastal Alentejo, Alvarinho, and Loureiro serve as perfect vectors to transmit the freshness and minerality of this sandy coastal terroir.
Delicate aromatics display hints of sage, waxy notes, citrus, and freshly baked patisserie. The palate is shaped by its zippy vertical acidity, brimming with lemon pith, brine and Himalayan salt stones lingering on the finish.
Site: From our vineyards located just 3km from the Atlantic Ocean, near Vila Nova de Milfontes.
Farming: Regenerative organic
Soil: Sandy, silty gravels
Vinification: Handpicked and transported in a cool truck to the inland winery where the grapes were sorted and whole-cluster pressed. After cold settling, spontaneous fermentation took place in oak.
Aging: 10 months in an oval 2.000L Slovenian oak foudre on full lees followed by 6 months in stainless steel tank.
2024 Palhete
Vinho Biológico
A blend of 60% Syrah and 40%. Viognier
Red wine
A collaboration between 3 friends – Anna Jørgensen and Daniel and Kalina Niepoort, which falls into the NatCool umbrella.
Inspired by local ancient vinification techniques, Palhete is the traditional Portuguese designation of a wine made from both white and red grapes, as the old vineyards were often mixed field blends. Since the Romans were in our region thousands of years ago, we have been vinifying wines in Talhas, the local name for clay amphora. This is a refreshed tribute to our local winemaking heritage.
A flintstone reduction dissipates to reveal gorgeous aromas of red cherries and raspberries. The red fruits carry on to the juicy palate intermingles with herbaceous undertones. Fresh, vibrant and briming with energy.
Site: Estate vineyards in Vidigueira
Farming: Certified organic, with biodynamic and regenerative practices
Soil: Sandy, silty limestone
Vinification: Hand-picked at night, whole clusters of Syrah were infused with spontaneously fermenting Viognier must in old clay talha. After 1 week it was lighly pressed into an inox tank where it settled over winter.
2021 Cortes de Cima Furnas
Vinho Regional Alentejano
A blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 20% Jaen (Mencia) and 20% Syrah
Red wine
The pure essence of the Alentejan Atlantic coast. A blend of our best coastal vineyards nestled in the foothills of the S. Luis Range where the River Mira meets the Ocean.
Soaring aromatics of dried herbs, crushed graphite, rose water and exotic spices, transcend into the palate in an inner aromatic lift. Pure and pristine, with an oceanic quality to its freshness. A delicate sandy tannin ever so slightly grounds this ethereal wine.
Site: Vila Nova de Milfontes (3km from the Atlantic Ocean)
Farming: Regenerative organic
Soil: Sandy, silty gravels of vulcanic origin
Vinification: Hand-picked and transported by cool truck to our winery in Vidigueira. Spontaneous fermentation with 10% whole clusters, 2 weeks of maceration with gentle extraction.
Aging: Used French oak barrels (20%) and stainless steel tank
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