Balagué Wines: Authentic and Sustainable Douro Excellence

At Cheese & Wine, we are proud to partner with national suppliers who prioritise authenticity and sustainability, key aspects we value deeply. One such esteemed partner is Balagué Wines, a producer renowned for its dedication to preserving the unique characteristics of Douro wines while implementing sustainable practices.



The Unique Terroir of Douro

Location and Soil

Quinta Balagué is located in the heart of the Douro region, with vineyards benefiting from the unique schist soils and a Mediterranean climate. These conditions are ideal for producing wines with intense flavors and high tannins, essential characteristics of Douro wines.

Climate Impact

The region's cold winters and hot summers contribute to the distinctiveness of Balagué wines, with higher altitudes helping to maintain the necessary acidity in the grapes.

Commitment to Sustainability

Balagué is deeply committed to sustainable viticulture, recognising the economic challenges faced by Douro wine producers. By joining Prodouro, an association dedicated to protecting the region's viticulture, Balagué advocates for fair pricing and genuine labeling, ensuring the authenticity of Douro wines.

Sustainable Practices:

• Reducing herbicide use by mechanical cleaning the weeds in the undervine and enhancing soil health and fertility with organic fertilizer, specifically pelletized chicken litter
• Increasing mechanisation to lower production costs.
• Promoting fair pricing and protection against counterfeit labelling.

A Journey into Balagué's Red and White Wines

Red Wine Balagué: A Fresh Approach

Balagué's red wine is distinguished by its vibrant freshness, achieved through the avoidance of traditional oak barrel aging. This approach preserves the wine's mineral quality and acidity, akin to that of a white wine, while maintaining its exuberant aromas and lively palate. Crafted as a farmhouse blend, it reflects the unique terroir of the Balagué vineyard, situated between the Távora and Torto rivers, which enhances its distinctive character and complexity.

Tasting Notes: Fresh aromas, lively palate, vibrant color offers a harmonious blend of fruit, floral, and spice elements. You might detect nuances of plums, blackcurrants, and perhaps a touch of chocolate or tobacco, indicative of the complex blend of grape varieties.

Vinification: Hand-harvested grapes, cold-soaked, foot-trodden in granite lagares, and aged for 18 months in stainless steel tanks.

Grape Varieties: Traditional Douro old vineyards "Vinhas Velhas", farm plot and traditional Douro vineyards ( Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Sousão, and other varieties).

White Wine Balagué: Elegance in a Bottle

Balagué's white wine offers a harmonious balance of moderate acidity and delicate flavors, with complex notes of citrus and peach, thanks to the blend of Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, and Gouveio grapes.

Tasting Notes: Moderate acidity, citrus and peach notes, fresh and balanced palate.

Vinification: Hand-harvested grapes, cold-soaked, pressed, and aged for 9 months in stainless steel tanks.

Grape Varieties: Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, Gouveio.

Cheese & Wine's Dedication to Excellence

At cheese-wine.com, we strive to offer our customers in Lisbon a unique experience that engages all the senses. Partnering with Balagué Wines allows us to provide authentic Douro wines that reflect the rich heritage and sustainable practices we stand for. We want our customers to experience the best that the Douro region has to offer, enhancing every culinary experience with exceptional quality and taste.

Book with us and enjoy a welcome drink with the best wine we could choose exclusively for you. Discover the exquisite wines of Balagué and immerse yourself in celebrating the authenticity and sustainability of Douro winemaking at Cheese & Wine.