The name Chão dos Eremitas refers to the place where the vines were formerly planted. "Chão" means flat area and "Eremitas" refers to the monks of the São Paulo order. There is evidence of uninterrupted wine production here since the 14th century. It is also known that the vineyard was so important that in 1397 a Papal Bull dictated that the "Pauperes Hermitas" be exempt from paying taxes. In addition, the only Phoenician wine amphora in the interior of Portugal was discovered, dating from the 8th century B.C., which translates into about 3000 years of history connected to wine.  This set of Chão dos Eremitas wines, created by António Maçanita, includes two white wines and two red wines. The vineyard is located at the southern foot of Serra d'Ossa and the grapes are from certified production, without the use of herbicides. Alicante Branco Alicante Branco wine is 100% Alicante Branco, which, for years, was considered one of the most important grape varieties of the old set of vineyards in Alentejo. This grape variety is also known as Boal de Alicante or Boal Cachudo. It is a unique wine in Portugal, being the exclusive grape variety of this country, which makes this wine unique in the world. The harvest is manual and takes place during the night, going through direct pressing, without sulphites until the end of fermentation. It is not decanted and natural fermentation takes place in old barrels. This wine has a citrine yellow colour, with an intense aroma and notes of grapefruit, peach and gunpowder. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, unctuous and persistent. Its concentration goes well with fish dishes (oven or casserole) and simpler poultry dishes.  In 2018, it obtained 18/20 points by both Revista dos Vinhos and V Grandes Escolhas. Trincadeira das Pratas Trincadeira das Pratas wine is 100% tamarez, one of the most important white grape varieties of the old vineyards of the Alentejo, although the term 'tamarez' has now fallen into disuse and is now called 'Trincadeira das Pratas'. The harvest of this grape takes place at dawn, passing through direct pressing, without sulphites until the end of fermentation, decanting after 12 hours and fermentation takes place, 50% of which occurs naturally in old barrels and the other 50% occurs in a controlled manner in stainless steel. This is followed by 12 months ageing on primary lees without periodically shaking them (battonage). This wine has a citrine yellow colour, with hints of citrus fruit, almost pineapple, but subtle, and is fresh in the mouth, with good acidity, good texture and an excellent finish. It goes well with fat fish (grilled or oven) and shellfish. In 2018, it obtained 92/100 points from both the expert Robert Parker and the Wine Enthusiast. Tinta Carvalha The wine Tinta Carvalha is 100% tinta carvalha, a variety of the ancient set of vineyards of the Alentejo which, by its role, makes this wine, of ruby colour, disconcerting. The selected grapes undergo natural fermentation and maceration for 40 days, followed by ageing for 12 months in stainless steel vats. On the nose, it is intense and fresh, with notes of bitter red fruit, pomegranate and graphite. In the mouth, the first impression is disquieting. With a very deep elegance, this red wine gives another connotation to the Alentejo. It goes well with fatty fish and casserole meats.  This is the only wine of this grape variety in Portugal, having obtained 92/100 points, in 2020, by the expert Robert Parker. Castelão The wine Castelão is 100% castelão, a variety of the old set of vineyards of Alentejo, in which the grapes are selected in a selection table. It undergoes natural fermentation and after a tanning period of 35 days, it is aged for 18 months in barrels. This wine has a faint ruby garnet colour, a very fine aroma with hints of spices, tobacco and plum. In the mouth it is acidic, fresh, elegant and medium-bodied. In the end it reveals firm tannins. It is a red wine that goes well with fatty fish and casserole meats. Just in case, it is better to try them all. To do so, you just need to buy the Chão dos Eremitas set, available in our online store.