We areProducer of great wines since 2004

Founded in 2004 Vinhos Cortém is a small organic winery set in the hills and valleys a few kilometres east of Caldas da Rainha.

With a long history of wine production in the region, a very special type of Atlantic-influenced wine was created. Vinhos Cortém restarted wine production and its wine style is known all over Europe.

Even though the winery is small it has several different grape varieties, allowing for experiments with single-variety wine as well as classical blends.

Cortém is now part of the bigger Lindeborg Wines Group which means enhanced possibilities for new investments in the fields and the winery but always keeping the Cortém artisan style of wine and continuing to develop sustainable production methods.

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We have a great team who is enthusiastic and passionate about wine grapes

2004

FoundedFounded in 2004 Vinhos Cortém is a small organic winery set in the hills and valleys a few kilometres east of Caldas da Rainha.

2009

MineralizationFive tons per hectare of basalt finings from a nearby quarry were spread on the soil to increase mineralization. Chemical analysis of this basalt is appended hereto.

2009

Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotFirst year of this wine, rich and heavy with the taste of cabernet sauvignon predominating, almost too strong for food we call it our fireside wine! Can be drunk young but will improve with age.

2010

Organic CertificationThe vineyards have been fully certified ‘Organic’ since 2010 allowing vintages from and including 2010 to bear the title “Wine made from organic grapes”.

2010

Gold MedalCortém enters several wine contests each year and has won medals at the International Wine Challenge and Mundus Vini. This year Cortém won a gold medal for the Syrah 2010 at the Berliner Wine Trophy.

2010

First 500 litresCortém Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier bottled the first 500 litres of the 2010 vintage and the wine is unique. It was a late harvest and the slow fermentation was not finished until January 2011. The result is a very heavy wine, over 15% Alc but with little remaining sugar. Typical but subtle tastes and aromas of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. Must be served very cold and is ideal as an aperitif or as a dessert wine.