Casal das Freiras
On the hillside of Tomar, overlooking the river and the surrounding houses, Quinta Casal das Freiras is one of those places where time seems to slow down and the vineyard reigns supreme. Here, the Vidal family tends to plots of Arinto, Fernão Pires, Malvasia Fina, Castelão, Aragonez, Syrah and other grape varieties, combining agricultural tradition with modern winemaking.
The Tejo region, known for the natural freshness of its wines, finds its own unique expression at this estate: well-drained soils, a wide temperature range, and careful viticulture allow for the harvesting of grapes with a perfect balance between acidity and concentration. At the Casal das Freiras winery, technology coexists with classic methods, such as fermentation in stone lagares and partial aging in French oak barrels, which give complexity and texture to the wines.
Among the white wines, the Fernão Pires and Sauvignon Blanc blends and the single-varietal Arinto stand out, full of freshness, citrus notes, and crisp white fruit. In the reds, Syrah, Castelão, and the blends of Aragonez and Touriga Nacional showcase the more serious side of the Tejo region, with ripe red fruit, polished tannins, and that touch of spice that comes from the barrel. The Reserva wines elevate the experience, with longer aging periods and gastronomic profiles, ideal for aging in cellars or accompanying oven-baked dishes.
Casal das Freiras is essentially a collection of bottled stories: from the light and fragrant rosé for relaxed days to the deep red for special moments. If you're looking for wines with identity, authenticity, and excellent value, this is one of those Tejo estates worth having close at hand.
The Tejo region, known for the natural freshness of its wines, finds its own unique expression at this estate: well-drained soils, a wide temperature range, and careful viticulture allow for the harvesting of grapes with a perfect balance between acidity and concentration. At the Casal das Freiras winery, technology coexists with classic methods, such as fermentation in stone lagares and partial aging in French oak barrels, which give complexity and texture to the wines.
Among the white wines, the Fernão Pires and Sauvignon Blanc blends and the single-varietal Arinto stand out, full of freshness, citrus notes, and crisp white fruit. In the reds, Syrah, Castelão, and the blends of Aragonez and Touriga Nacional showcase the more serious side of the Tejo region, with ripe red fruit, polished tannins, and that touch of spice that comes from the barrel. The Reserva wines elevate the experience, with longer aging periods and gastronomic profiles, ideal for aging in cellars or accompanying oven-baked dishes.
Casal das Freiras is essentially a collection of bottled stories: from the light and fragrant rosé for relaxed days to the deep red for special moments. If you're looking for wines with identity, authenticity, and excellent value, this is one of those Tejo estates worth having close at hand.
