Ramilo Single Edition Blend, Vinho Regional Lisboa, 2021

Winemaking has remained in the Ramilo family business for four generations. It began with Manuel Francisco Ramilo who first established vineyards in 1937. As was common in Portugal in the late 20th century, the family’s second and third generations moved away from the difficulty of viticulture in the region and turned to the distribution of imported wines. It was great-grandsons Pedro and Nuno who returned to the land rebuilding the family’s estate, reviving the vineyards and rescuing unique local grape varieties from extinction. The family’s main property, Casal do Ramilo, is found in the Lizandro River valley between the towns of Sintra and Mafra. The second property, Quinta do Cameijo, is in the Colares region. In both locations, proximity to the Atlantic Ocean creates a sea-kissed freshness in the Ramilo wines. The Ramilo Family Winery joined the Opimian family of producers in 2021 and has quickly become a Member favourite. To celebrate the ninth Cellar of our golden anniversary, winemaker Nuno Ramilo has created a wine exclusively for Opimian Members to enjoy. Made from Portugal’s indigenous Castelão variety, this engaging wine offers a bouquet perfumed with plum, raspberry, strawberry, black cherry and violet notes. This pure red and black fruit is offset by an intriguing note of minerality that continues through the wine’s core and throughout its generous length. Refined tannins and fresh acidity provide seamless structure. Enjoy now and revisit over the next five years as this commemorative wine continues to evolve in the cellar. 2023-2028–LW