Collection: Adega Regional de Colares

Located between Sintra mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Colares region encloses the parishes of Colares, S. João das Lampas and S. Martinho, in Sintra district.
Colares has been a Demarcated Region since 1908, being the westernmost demarcated region of continental Europe and the smallest still-wine producing region in Portugal.
Vines are grown in sandy soil similar to beach sand. Due to the closeness of the sea, the climate is very specific, with agreeable temperatures, strong sea winds, and a high percentage of air moisture. Plants must be shielded from sea winds, which is accom-plished through hand-made palisades of dried canes sewn with wicker.
The resulting landscape looks extraordinary, some authors compare it to a honey comb.