Portento Range

Exceptional Qualities

The line of Portento wines is a collection of single varietal wines made in amphoras. We seek the exclusivity and authenticity of each of the varieties we grow.

A young white made from the Sauvignon Blanc variety.

The Sauvignon Blanc variety is a grape of French origin. A grape with natural acidity and great aromatic potential, it captivates with its intense aromas of stone fruit and passion fruit.

The etymology of the word sauvignon comes from the French ‘Sauvage’ (meaning savage or wild) because the shape of its leaves are similar to wild vines. The griffon vulture is a wild, majestic bird with a sociable character and a travelling soul.

It also goes by the name lion vulture, referring to the tawny color of its feathers, since its cinnamon and oche tones are similar to those of a lion’s fur.

This shows when this great bird rises majestically over the Mediterranean Sea!

Grape variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting notes

Bright and clean, Portento Sauvignon Blanc presents with hues of tropical fruits and notes of green apple. Grapefruit combines with white roses and nectarine as bright notes of pineapple dance across the mouth. Key lime and guava fill the palate with voluptuous flavors leading to a fresh and lingering finish.

Service Temperature

Fresh, between 5ºC y 6 ºC.

Pairing recommendation

It is a perfect companion to a wide variety of dishes such as fresh cheeses, sushi, white fish, seafood, and pasta.

Also known as Cencibel or Tinto Fino, the Tempranillo grape is the native variety of our land that adapts to all tastes. Its name is due to the early maturation of its clusters compared to the rest of the varieties.

Lively and friendly, the agility of the squirrel inspired us to decorate our Portento Tempranillo bottle.

A vibrant wine that represents the purest character of the variety, aged for three months in amphoras. Its aromas of red and black fruits, plum, and licorice stand out.

Grape Variety

100% Tempranillo.

Aging

3 months of aging in amphora.

Tasting notes

Intense cherry red color with brilliant and clean violet tones. Lively aromas of red fruit where strawberries and raspberries stand out. The palate is round and balanced with bright acidity with a long, fruity finish.

Service Temperature

Serve at 14-16º C.

Pairing recommendation

Ideal for pairing with cold meats, sheep cheeses, roasts, and stews.

Castille-La Mancha has numerous wetlands where you can spot distinguished birds such as the flamingo.

Elegant, fine, majestic… A wine aged for three months in vats, which faithfully represents the adaptation of this variety to our land.

The Syrah grape is one of the spiciest varieties with a high tannin content that allows the production of fleshy wines with great aging capacity. A rare breed (rara avis) with which to surprise.

Grape variety

100% Syrah.

Aging

3 months of aging in amphora.

Tasting notes

Clean and bright cherry red color with violet hues. Fine and powerful aromas dance between red fruit and floral notes on the nose and palate. There are generous aromas and flavours of wild blueberry that intermingle with notes of vanilla, clove and black pepper. Soft and well-balanced on the palate with a velvety texture.

Service Temperature

Serve at 14-16ºC.

Pairing recommendation

Perfect to pair with roast meats, cold cuts, pates and seasonal grilled mushrooms.

Curious like a fox, so too is our Petit Verdot. It is a variety that needs many hours of sunlight to mature. It is commonly used in small percentages in blends of red wines to appease their terpene flavors.

Portento Petit Verdot was a personal challenge in which Santiago set out to show all the character of this powerful variety.

With an independent spirit, our Petit Verdot, aged in vats for three months, results in a powerful, silky, and well-structured wine.

Grape variety

100% Petit Verdot.

Aging

3 months of aging in amphora.

Tasting notes

Intense clean and bright garnet color. Fine aromas of red cherry, sweet currant, and stone fruit abound with light spicy notes. The palate is richly balanced with enveloping and persistent tannic hints

Service Temperature

Serve at 14-16ºC.

Pairing recommendation

Perfect to pair with red meats, pates, cold cuts and semi-cured cheeses.

Character, temperament, and power are, without doubt, terms that define our Merlot… and also oryx.

A wine that leaves no one indifferent: it represents the power, the impetus of the antelope and the elegance of its stride.

Portento Merlot is a juicy and deep single-varietal that provokes intense sensations as it washes over the palate.

Grape variety

100% Merlot.

Aging

3 months of aging in amphora.

Tasting notes

Bright and clean cherry color. Intense aromas of fresh berry pie burst from the glass. On the palate, Portento Merlot is medium-bodied, full of ripe cherry, dried plums, and blackberry. It is round and mouth-filling with a bright and intense finish.

Service Temperature

Serve at 14-16ºC.

Pairing recommendation

Perfect to pair with marinated meats, cold cuts, cheeses and grilled asparagus.

Sympathetic, sensitive, gentle, friendly are adjectives to define the noble rabbit that illustrates our Crianza red.

A harmonious wine created from Tempranillo (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, which matures for nine months in French and American oak barrels.

This blend forms a perfect tandem, as the Tempranillo offers black fruit, licorice and richness on the palate; while the Cabernet Sauvignon provides acidity, tannins and spicy flavors.

Grape variety

85% Tempranillo; 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aging

6 months of aging in amphora.
9 months of aging in American and French oak barrels.

Tasting notes

Luminescent garnet hue with shimmering cherry red highlights. Portento Crianza opens with intense aromas of ripe fruit, roasted coffee, and vanilla. The appealing bouquet leads to a rich palate where the dark fruit flavors mingle with hints of spices and cocoa. This full-bodied wine offers layers of juicy fruits framed by polished tannins with a hint of pepper spices. This results in a wine with a perfect balance.

Service Temperature

Serve at 16-18ºC.

Pairing recommendation

Perfect for pairing with creamy cheeses, roasted meats, baked fish, rice and risottos.

The solitary journey of the ram to the top of the mountain evokes the passage of time of this red reserve until it reaches its perfect point of equilibrium.

Patience witnesses the maturity of this wine, which over time becomes more complex. Made with 85% Tempranillo and 15% Syrah, an ideal balance that gains in complexity after aging in vats for nine months, followed by twelve months of ageing in new French and American oak barrels.

Let us all seek balance, patience and the will to reach the highest goals in our lives. Let’s fight to reach the top of our mountain and maintain our perfect point of balance there!

Grape Variety

85% Tempranillo; 15% Syrah.

Aging

6 months of aging in amphora.
12 months of aging in French and American oak barrels.

Tasting notes

Deep, clean, and bright cherry-red color with light purple hues. Balsamic and spicy aromas of great complexity, with roasted coffee notes, cocoa, chocolate, and a slightly toasted aroma from the oak. Round and well-bodied to the palate. Tasty, with elegant tannins. On the palate, it has a good structure, with elegant and persistent tannins.