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.
2021 Chaminé Tinto
Vinho Regional Alentejano
Touriga Franca, Syrah, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet
Red wine
The 2nd generation of our all-time classic. A 100% estate grown multilayered blend that expresses the freshness and elegance of a new Alentejo — the result of our dedication to regenerative organic farming, respectful pruning, drastically reducing irrigation and using less intervention in the cellar. Perfumed aromatics of black cherry, dried rose petals, savoury spices and herbal garrigue lead to a juicy and vibrant palate held by an elegant tannin frame.
2021 Cortes de Cima Tinto
Vinho Regional Alentejano
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.
2024 Cortes de Cima Palhete
Vinho Biológico
Syrah and 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.
2023 Incógnito
Vinho Regional Alentejano Biológico
Syrah
Red wine
Our iconic wine, born an outlaw in 1998 when Syrah wasn’t allowed in the Alentejo. Rich in history and provenance, the 2023 vintage marks the 17th edition of this wine and presents itself as a refined version, fruit of our best silty limestone terroir, regenerative organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar.
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