Principal Grande Reserva 2011

The estate’s 61 hectares span the fabulous clay-limestone soils that dominate the property's gentle slopes. The entire vineyard is dry-farmed. Here, using three of the world's finest grape varieties and an exclusive gravity-flow winemaking process, we produce our most iconic red wine—one capable of standing alongside any world-class wine.

LOCATION: São Lourenço do Bairro, (DOC Bairrada)

TERROIR: Atlantic-influenced climate, sheltered by the Caramulo and Buçaco mountain ranges. High-density planting (up to 6,172 vines per hectare) on gentle slopes with clay-limestone soils, situated within the region's famous limestone belt. Entirely dry-farmed vineyards.

GRAPE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (10%)

LONGEVITY: Ready to drink now, but will continue to evolve positively through 2028–2030.