Picowines

Madalena, Pico · also known as Cooperativa Vitivinícola da Ilha do Pico

Cooperative founded in 1949 on Pico, producing wines from the island's traditional varieties.¹

The island cooperative behind brands such as Frei Gigante and Terras de Lava, made from growers’ vines in the lava fields.

Wines

Picowines Arinto dos Açores

White

Picowines · Pico

Arinto dos Açores

Picowines Terrantez do Pico

White

Picowines · Pico

Terrantez do Pico

Styles

Pico White

White

Pico DOC

Taut, salty, mineral whites from vines growing in volcanic black lava-stone enclosures by the sea. Pico also has a historic fortified style, once exported as far as the Russian imperial court.

Grapes they’re known for

Arinto dos Açores Verdelho Terrantez do Pico

Also in Açores

Azores Wine Company Curral Atlantis Adega do Vulcão

Sources

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