Tubarao Loureiro

Description

The Tubarão Wines project started in 2019 with the main objective of recovering and maintaining the vineyard culture in the masseira fields, between Póvoa de Varzim and Apúlia. In the same year they also started with a small production of red only from vines in branches (pergola). In their portfolio, they want to maintain classic production processes from the north coast of Portugal, from the vineyard to the winery. In 2024 they are going to start their first plantation, but without losing the link with the traditional production they have worked with so far.

Masseira was first created by Benedictine monks in northern Portugal near the Atlantic in the 18th century. Large, rectangular pits with sloped sides were dug into the sandy dunes near the ocean. Vines are grown on the sloped sides (“valos”) to help protect them from the wind, while various fruits, vegetables, and grains are grown on the floor of the masseira to create a rich polyculture. The result is like a greenhouse, where the depression creates a rich, warm microclimate. Additionally, Póvoa de Varzim’s sandy soils and cool Atlantic breezes favor grapes known for their bright acidity and minerality.