COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah
PRODUCER
Aveleda
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mandriola de Lisboa is inspired by the vibrant, relaxed, and adventurous soul of Lisbon. A 'mandriola' is a wanderer or easy-going explorer who enjoys taking life without haste, represented on the bottle by an illustrated cat wandering Lisbon's historic alleys. The wine is produced by Aveleda, a historic family-owned company founded in 1870 by Manoel Pedro Guedes in Penafiel. Today managed by the fifth generation of the family, Aveleda is Portugal's largest producer and exporter of Vinho Verde. They launched the Mandriola de Lisboa brand in 2020 as their first major venture into the Lisboa wine region, aiming to showcase the fruit-forward versatility and coastal-influenced terroir of the area.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€7
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Mandriola' refers to a wanderer or easy-going explorer, represented by an illustrated cat wandering Lisbon's alleys on the label.
Fact 02
Aveleda, founded in 1870, is Portugal's largest Vinho Verde producer and launched this brand in 2020 as its first major Lisboa region project.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage won a Gold Medal and 91 points at the 2026 London Wine Competition.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this red blend begins with grapes grown in the clay-limestone soils of the Lisboa region. After de-stemming and soft crushing, the grapes undergo a period of cold pre-fermentative maceration to extract deep color and primary fruit aromas. This is followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at approximately 24ºC to preserve fresh fruit characteristics. A portion of the wine is then aged for six months in French and American oak casks to add complexity and structure. The enological team is led by Director of Enology Diogo Campilho, winemaker Susete Rodrigues, and Bordeaux-based consulting oenologist Valérie Lavigne.
