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Ânfora is the result of Susana Esteban’s long, deliberate work recovering very old vines in the Serra de São Mamede, planted at roughly 700 meters of altitude. Over years of careful stewardship, these vineyards have become the foundation for one of her most quietly expressive wines.
The fruit is fermented and aged in clay amphorae, then rested for eight months in neutral French oak barrels sourced from Burgundy—used intentionally to preserve the identity of the vineyard rather than impose flavor. The result is a wine that balances depth with restraint, and texture with clarity.
On the nose, the wine is intense and layered, marked by mineral tones and fresh citrus. The palate is deep and full-bodied yet remarkably composed, bringing together the minimalism and freshness of Serra de São Mamede with the natural elegance of amphora aging. Savory, precise, and food-driven, it unfolds gradually rather than announcing itself all at once.
This is amphora wine without excess—thoughtful, site-driven, and built around balance. A compelling expression of old vines, altitude, and patient winemaking that rewards attention at the table.
Ânfora is the result of Susana Esteban’s long, deliberate work recovering very old vines in the Serra de São Mamede, planted at roughly 700 meters of altitude. Over years of careful stewardship, these vineyards have become the foundation for one of her most quietly expressive wines.
The fruit is fermented and aged in clay amphorae, then rested for eight months in neutral French oak barrels sourced from Burgundy—used intentionally to preserve the identity of the vineyard rather than impose flavor. The result is a wine that balances depth with restraint, and texture with clarity.
On the nose, the wine is intense and layered, marked by mineral tones and fresh citrus. The palate is deep and full-bodied yet remarkably composed, bringing together the minimalism and freshness of Serra de São Mamede with the natural elegance of amphora aging. Savory, precise, and food-driven, it unfolds gradually rather than announcing itself all at once.
This is amphora wine without excess—thoughtful, site-driven, and built around balance. A compelling expression of old vines, altitude, and patient winemaking that rewards attention at the table.