Mateus Nicolau de Almeida
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida
AboutMateus Nicolau de Almeida
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida and his wife, Teresa Ameztoy, make wine at Adega do Sável in the Douro, bringing together family roots in the Douro and Rioja. They farm vines, olive trees and almond trees organically, drawing also on biodynamic practices. Their cellar is built underground in the schist.
They compare the Douro’s three subregions through separate wines, explore Rabigato from different south-facing parcels, and experiment with small lots in the cellar.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Curral Teles Mu
Portuguese Red
$86.99
Bright ruby colour accompanies raspberry, cherry and a restrained note of black plum. The wine is juicy and light, with a fruit-driven character, silky texture and freshness. The grapes are destemmed but not crushed, then ferment spontaneously in a 500-litre barrel. Maceration continues there for eighteen months. Alcohol is thirteen percent, and the wine carries the Douro DOC designation.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Eremitas Amón de Kélia
Portuguese White
$57.99
Golden in colour, with an enveloping nose of gentle toast and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is rounded and concentrated yet remains fresh, with a smooth mineral line through the finish. This 2022 Rabigato comes from the south-facing Amón de Kélia parcel in the Douro Superior, where schist and a seam of quartz shape the site. It fermented spontaneously and aged for one year in concrete.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Trans-Douro-Express Cima Corgo
Portuguese Red
$74.99
Dark cherry and ripe red fruit lead, with a measured earthy note adding savoury depth. The palate is layered and quietly structured rather than heavy, carrying fresh fruit through a composed finish. This 2022 Cima Corgo red comes from an old-vine field blend on schist and was fermented and aged for eight months in concrete. Serve slightly cool with roast lamb, mushrooms or lentil dishes.