Wine
Original Legacy Wines 
 
Youthful and Fresh Wine with a Touch of Sparkle and Lovely Hints of Red Fruit
Not to Be Opened with Gas or Air Pumps
Type of Closure: Screwcap
Current Vintage: NV 
Producer: Sogrape Vinhos, S.A. 
Grape Variety: Rufete, Baga, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Red Grape Blend 
Winemaker: Miguel Pessanha 
Agent: Liberty Wines 
Vinification Details: Fermentation is carried out slowly, with no skins, in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 16ºC. Fining is followed by cold stabilisation, after which the wine is filtered and bottled. A blend of Baga, Rufete, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Franca, the wine wears its 15 grams of residual sugar well, as the balance with the acidity is cleverly done to give a wine that, if tasted blind, would surprise many. 
History: The Mateus brand was established in 1942 by Fernando Van Zeller Guedes. The brand is most famous for its Mateus Rosé in the iconic flask-shaped bottle, designed to replicate soldiers' hip flasks in World War I. Today, the wine making is looked after by Miguel Pessanha, who has a Masters in Oenology from the University of Bordeaux. His strong focus on quality wine making has contributed to the continuing sales growth for what is one of the UK's best-selling rosé. 
Regional Information: Miguel sources grapes from throughout Portugal, but Mateus is based primarily on the Baga grape, which is the principal variety in Bairrada, where the winery is situated. 
Alcohol By Volume: 11 
Tasting Notes: Youthful and Fresh Wine with a Touch of Sparkle and Lovely Hints of Red Fruit