Colares
One of the world’s most unusual vineyards: ungrafted Ramisco vines planted in deep sand dunes by the Atlantic, crawling low behind cane windbreaks. The reds are austere and tannic, needing years to open; the whites from Malvasia de Colares are salty and long-lived.
Bottles to try
Critics’ picks
Scores out of 100 belong to one bottle and vintage, not the whole style. We only list scores and rankings we could confirm in a public source; follow each link to check. Last checked 12 Nov 2026. Prices are US release prices per 75 cl as printed by the critic; value compares the score with the price trend.
| Bottle | Critic | Score | Price · value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viúva Gomes Malvasia de Colares 2022 | James Suckling | No. 2, Top 100 Wines of Portugal 2025 |
— | 8 Oct 2025 |
Grapes
Producers
Adega Regional de Colares
Est. 1931The historic cooperative that has kept Colares alive, aging Ramisco and Malvasia in large old wooden vats.
Viúva Gomes
Est. 1808A historic Colares house founded in 1808 and run today by the Baeta family. It makes Ramisco reds and Malvasia de Colares whites from ungrafted vines in the coastal sand, and holds back old vintages for decades before release.