In 1987, a love story began to be written when Alice and Paulo found a property to be the family project, a place that would serve as a cradle for high-quality wines – Quinta de Chocapalha. Through the hands of their daughter Sandra Tavares da Silva, a renowned international winemaker, over the years, wines expressing authenticity and paying homage to the terroir have been created. One of them is very special, CH by Chocapalha. Available in white and red, it is a tribute to the family matriarch and a love letter in liquid form with a recipient in mind: Alice Tavares da Silva. Therefore, it is the perfect suggestion to offer, or to toast with, on Mother’s Day.

For the daughters, Andrea and Sandra Tavares da Silva, their parents are the pillars of Quinta de Chocapalha, so both deserve a spotlight through such a well-presented tribute in the portfolio – the father with Guarita da Chocapalha (red wine) and the mother with the CH by Chocapalha range. The couple is synonymous with unity, strength, determination, and love. When Paulo and Alice began searching for estates for the project, they never imagined they would one day be considered visionaries. The potential of the estate gradually unfolded over time, and through perseverance to do more and better, it became the family home that today is also a flagship for high-quality wines in the Lisbon region.

As the ambassador of Chocapalha, terroir, and wines, Alice is known for being the warmest hostess. She is the one who welcomes wine tourism visitors, making this experience as familiar and personalized as possible. Known for being the joy of the estate, creating a tribute was indispensable for the family.

For Andrea and Sandra, “CH by Chocapalha is a tribute to our Mother, for all that she represents and what she has done, and continues to do, for Chocapalha. For these wines, the best grapes from the best plots are chosen, and vinification and aging are carefully monitored. They are wines with extraordinary elegance that reflect tremendous care for the vineyards, respect for our terroir, and oenology work.”

In 2008, the first tribute to Alice emerged with the CH by Chocapalha red, which now has a history of 12 vintages, the most recent being from 2020. It is a 100% Touriga Nacional single varietal from the first vineyard planted by Paulo, curiously named Vinha Mãe (Mother Vineyard). A plot that was identified as very special and of high quality from the beginning. With northwest exposure and protected by a eucalyptus forest, its grapes exhibit a very distinct complexity and freshness, resulting in a charismatic and engaging wine.

Later, in 2015, the CH by Chocapalha white emerged, which currently has a total of six vintages. For the family, one thing was certain, this white had to be an Arinto, a grape chosen for its freshness, purity, and strong character, characteristics that are enhanced in the microclimate of Quinta de Chocapalha. Also produced from the oldest vines, the first vintage of CH by Chocapalha white was a reflection of an extraordinary year in viticulture. Produced only in exceptional years, in limited quantities, this white presents itself with a very fine and elegant aroma, highlighting citrus and mineral notes.

The origin of the names of the white and red references comes from the fortunate coincidence between the initials of Chocapalha and the Helvetic Confederation, where Alice was born and lived until the age of 25. Elegance, complexity, and strength are also present in the labels and in the bottle in burgundy format. The Swiss flag is present on the back label to explain the tribute.

Elegant and full of history, CH by Chocapalha wines promise to conquer and enchant all mothers. Available in wine shops and at the Chocapalha Estate Wine Tourism store.