Alentejo producer Cortes de Cima has undergone a significant transformation since Anna Jørgensen took over from her parents in 2019. The winery has shifted towards low intervention winemaking, employing organic, biodynamic, and regenerative practices in its vineyard management.
With its latest collection of wines, Cortes de Cima is confidently establishing its reputation in the wine industry. At the recent Simplesmente Vinho event in Porto, Anna showcased these new offerings from both of their vineyards: the larger inland home block in Vidigueira and the coastal Alentejo site.
Here’s a overview of the highlighted wines from this impressive selection:
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Cortes de Cima Chaminé Branco 2023: A blend of Alvarinho, Sauvignon Blanc, Loureiro, and Moscatel, this wine features a salty, aromatic profile with notes of peach and citrus, paired with good acidity and salinity. Score: 94/100
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Cortes de Cima Branco 2023: Comprising 60% Alvarinho and 40% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented in large Stockinger barrels, this wine is bright and energetic, with perfumed citrus fruit and a salty, profound finish. Score: 95/100
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Cortes de Cima Lour-inho 2023: An 80% Alvarinho and 20% Loureiro blend, offering bright acidity and a stony minerality, it shows precision and focus. Score: 95/100
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Cortes de Cima Salino Branco 2023: This wine is made from direct-pressed Loureiro, with a unique twist of 1% added sea water, providing a pure, linear character that is mineral and focused. Score: 94/100
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Cortes de Cima NatCool Palhete Vol 3 2024: A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Viognier, this wine is refreshing, with juicy cherry and redcurrant flavors and crisp acidity. Score: 94/100
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Cortes de Cima Chaminé Tinto 2021: This wine presents ripe, juicy berry flavors with a stony undertone. Score: 91/100
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Cortes de Cima Tinto 2021: Primarily made from Touriga Franca and Syrah, this wine offers a bright, stony profile alongside sweet cherry and plum fruit. Score: 93/100
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Cortes de Cima Furnas 2021: A red blend featuring Jaen, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah, it’s supple and fresh with red berry notes and a savory twist. Score: 93/100
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Cortes de Cima Salino Tinto 2021: Made entirely from Cabernet Franc, this wine is mineral-driven with fresh flavors and a refined structure. Score: 95/100
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Cortes de Cima Aeria Syrah 2021: Coming from sandy soils, it has a lovely peppery note complementing bright cherry and plum flavors. Score: 95/100
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Cortes de Cima Granito Syrah 2021: From granitic soils, this wine is juicy and structured with refined red and black fruits. Score: 95/100
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Cortes de Cima Calcário Syrah 2021: Characterized by a chalky finish, it offers great energy alongside precision and good tannin structure. Score: 96/100
Cortes de Cima is not just reinforcing its heritage but is also carving a new path in the world of wine, evident in the high quality of its latest releases. For more information on their offerings, visit their website: Cortes de Cima