
New Vinha das Romãs Tinto 2022: an Alentejo benchmark
21/01/2025Ravasqueira has just launched the new Vinha das Romãs Tinto 2022, once again consolidating its reputation as a benchmark in Alentejo viticulture. This emblematic wine, produced from a unique terroir on the outskirts of Arraiolos, is the result of a special blend of Touriga Franca and Syrah grown on 7.5 hectares that once housed a pomegranate orchard. The roots of these trees, still present in the soil, contribute to the richness and complexity of the ecosystem that gives rise to this unique wine.
The 2022 vintage spent around 20 months in new French oak barrels and has a dark, opaque red color. On the nose, the wine initially reveals a closed profile, but soon expands with complex aromas of black fruit, cedar, pennyroyal, spices such as cardamom and earthy notes. On the palate, it offers a fleshy experience, with solid, elegant tannins, pronounced freshness and a granite mineral finish. A true Alentejo classic, powerful and elegant, as David Baverstock, Chief Winemaker at WineStone, describes it: “Vinha das Romãs Tinto shines at the table, showing its great tasting value. With a good ageing capacity, it is a unique wine, powerful yet elegant, with its own personality offered by its soils of origin.”
With a recommended price of 20 euros, Vinha das Romãs Red 2022 also comes with a limited edition of 100 exclusive ceramic pieces, available only at the Ravasqueira wine tourism store. Created by ceramicist Maria Reis, the pieces celebrate the history of the vineyard and the pomegranates that once grew on that plot. For purchases over 100 euros, including this wine, one of these pieces is offered to visitors, reinforcing the link between wine, art and tradition.
In addition to Vinha das Romãs Red, Ravasqueira also stands out for producing Vinha das Romãs Blanc de Noirs, an innovative white that uses the same red grapes as the iconic red. Both references have received international recognition, with the red accumulating more than 93 points in Wine Enthusiast in the last 10 vintages and distinctions as ‘Revelation’ in the Brussels World Competition. Vinha das Romãs Red 2022 celebrates not only the Alentejo terroir, but also the care and precision of Ravasqueira’s viticulture, making it once again an excellent choice for lovers of great wines.