In the hills of Serra da Estrela
OUR VINEYARDS
Traditional Dão vineyards with 18 to 50 years old certified as organic viticulture. Present in two sub-regions, Serra da Estrela (Vila Nova de Tazem) and Castendo (Penalva do Castelo), our vineyards have different soils, altitudes, exposures and microclimates. Granite soils predominate at altitudes up to 620 meters.
After sourcing for existing vineyards, in a region of small growers, 30 ha of vineyards aged between 18 and 50 years were gathered in 9 different plots with grape varieties, traditional from Dão. And of this area, 60% of red grape varieties and 40% of white grape varieties. These plots are in 3 zones of the Dão and are distinct from each other, because in addition to being the South, North and Northeast limits of the DOP DÃO, they are plots with different soils, altitudes, exposures and microclimates.
Vila Nova de Tazem — Serra da Estrela
In Vila Nova de Tazem, our vineyards are installed on poor granite soils at altitudes between 480 and 550m, with cooler nights on the banks of the Serra da Estrela. This sub-region produces lighter and more delicate white and red wines.
Highlights for the expressions of the varieties Jaen, Alfrocheiro and Encruzado. The harvest starts with white grapes between the 5th and 15th of September, and the reds around the third week of the month.
Encoberta e Matela — Penalva do Castelo
In Encoberta, a vineyard planted in 1992 at 460m-500m in more fertile, clay-granitic soils, leads to shorter vegetative cycles for the four traditional red varieties of Dão: Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Alfrocheiro and Tinta Roriz. It originates wines with greater aromatic exuberance compared to those at Serra da Estrela, red and black fruits somewhat present, and a good acidity, in particular from Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro.
In Matela, in the borders of Penalva do Castelo, the vineyard installed between 560m and 620m in 2002 on poor soils, mix of granite and quartz, is highlighted by the Jaen variety, this plot being the last to be harvested in the 1st week of October. Due to the suitability of this soil and climate for white grapes, the planting of 6ha of vineyards of Encruzado, Cerceal Branco, Bical and Gouveio began in 2020.
Sustainability Commitment
The Essence of Our Project
Our fundamental principles are based on respect for local nature with its biodiversity (soil, flora and fauna, people and community); the preservation of resources (natural and cultural) and regional development are the basis of our fundamental principles.
PRACTICES
That reflect our values
All business activities undergo a rigorous assessment of socio-environmental impacts, elimination of the usage of resources, substitution of materials, adoption of waste as resources, as well as recovery of waste and the sharing of infrastructure and resources with other producers.
Vineyards
Organically farmed.
Own Winery
Through the renovation of a century-old textile factory.
Energy
Clean and renewable energy generated at the winery.
Waste Management
In-house WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) for treatment and reuse of effluents; Composting of organic waste; Segregation for full waste treatment; Reuse of materials (plastics, wood); Sale of post-fermentation by-products.
Packaging
Resource elimination and carbon footprint reduction through the use of lighter bottles and recyclable cardboard boxes with reduced pigment usage, without wooden boxes.
Staff
Gender, training, and age diversity to promote the exchange of experiences between people and generations.
Community
Support for local producers and suppliers, fostering economic and logistical dynamics, and strengthening the local and regional business fabric.
Circular Economy
From the waste donated by local producers, Textura Wines provides logistics and labor services for composting, which is shared with other winemakers. Textura Wines also offers part of its space, labor, and facilities to two other producers.
Goals
Sustainable Development
Textura Wines is fully committed to long-term Sustainable Development, actively pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its daily activities. These efforts are directly aligned with SDGs 8, 11, and 12, along with their respective targets:
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