Ode Winery in Vila Chã de Ourique (Cartaxo) within Portugal's Tejo (Ribatejo) region is a historic 1902 estate revived in 2021 into a sustainability-focused wine and hospitality destination, including restoration of the original cathedral-like underground cellars that house traditional stone lagares, clay amphorae/talhas, and modern stainless-steel deposits. Guided by veteran winemaker Maria Vicente, the winery operates under the motto 'minimal intervention, maximum attention.' This 100% Fernão Peres sees partial barrel aging. It's silky and creamy but with vibrant acidity to balance the rich stone fruit flavors with a floral lift and some herbal notes.
Ode Winery in Vila Chã de Ourique (Cartaxo) within Portugal's Tejo (Ribatejo) region is a historic 1902 estate revived in 2021 into a sustainability-focused wine and hospitality destination, including restoration of the original cathedral-like underground cellars that house traditional stone lagares, clay amphorae/talhas, and modern stainless-steel deposits. Guided by veteran winemaker Maria Vicente, the winery operates under the motto 'minimal intervention, maximum attention.' This 100% Fernão Peres sees partial barrel aging. It's silky and creamy but with vibrant acidity to balance the rich stone fruit flavors with a floral lift and some herbal notes.
