Tinta Negra aka Molar (Colares),Saborinho (Azores), Tinta Bastarda (Canaries)
The island of Madeira emerged 5.6 million years ago in the Atlantic Ocean, with its soils being acidic and volcanic. Known as a mariti- me route to the Americas and the India, it was a mandatory stop for supplies and the wonderful Madeira wines that brought it fame.
The name "Villões" is the nickname that the inhabitants of the small island in front, Porto Santo, with only 3 thousand inhabitants in contrast to Madeira's 300 thousand, give to the Madeirans. The name comes from the word "vila" (city) and has gained a double connotation today from the part of the "Profetas" (people from Porto Santo).
The grape Tinta Negra is part of the ancient composition of grapes of the Madeira Island, still being today the base for the wines that make this island famous. Rare, it is also found in small quantities in other regions close to the ocean, being known as Molar in Colares, where it is almost extinct, or Saborinho in the Azores, where it’s being recovered, and Tinta Bastardo in the Canary Islands, with little expression. Do not mistake this varietal with Bastardo (aka Trosseau), its half-sister.
Training: traditional trellis vines.
Age of the vineyards: around 40 years old. Soils: Volcanic soils, leptosols, or andosols; pH between 4.6 and 6.3 (neutral to slightly basic). Location: originating from three plots, in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and São Vicente.
10 600 numbered bottles released in September 2025.
10% Vol.
The grapes were harvested manually, transported in 20kg boxes and selected at a sorting table. Destemming 70% and whole bunch 30%. Fermentation occurred sponta- neously, followed by 40 days of maceration.
Bright ruby color. Intense nose, with notes of freshly crushed strawberry and some vegetal hints. Fresh attack, textured, good acidity, with the aromas from the nose repeating. Excellent persistence.
Very elegant and fresh, excellent for transi- tioning fish and meat.
