Muge Cellar Caves Vidigal 1983
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NOTE: There may be 1-2 days longer delivery time in remote areas.
Returns: You always have a 60-day right of return.
Muge Cellar Caves Vidigal 1983
The Muge Garrafeira 1983 is a red wine produced by Caves Vidigal, located in Cortes within the Leiria region of Portugal. Bottled under the traditional Portuguese Garrafeira classification, this release is designated as a "Selecção de colheitas particulares," representing a selection of private harvests. Caves Vidigal is recognized for its drive and increasing perfectionism in the local wine industry.
Leiria is situated in western Portugal, nestled between Lisbon and Coimbra. It is a historically important wine region, primarily encompassed by the DOC Encostas de Aire. The landscape features limestone slopes and foothills that are moderated by the nearby Atlantic Ocean to the west. The area benefits from an Atlantic climate characterized by moderate temperatures, adequate rainfall, and cool nights. The soils, consisting mainly of limestone and clay, provide a distinct foundation for the region's viticulture, which is known for producing elegant coastal wines.
Coming from the 1983 vintage, this wine reflects the traditional agricultural heritage of the Leiria district, an area characterized by a highly diverse farming landscape. The wine is bottled at 12.5% alcohol by volume.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Leiria
Leiria lies in western Portugal between Lisbon and Coimbra and is a lesser-known but historically important wine region. The area is covered mainly by DOC Encostas de Aire, which spans limestone-rich slopes and foothills in an area moderated by the Atlantic to the west.
The climate is Atlantic-influenced with moderate temperatures, good rainfall and cool nights, and the soils consist mainly of limestone and clay, giving the wines a pronounced minerality and freshness. The white wines are made from native grapes such as Arinto, Fernão Pires, Malvasia and Tamarez, while the reds are dominated by Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez (Tempranillo) and Trincadeira. The style is typically fresh, acid-driven and slender with moderate alcohol levels; the whites show citrus, green apple, peach, white flowers and chalky minerality, while the reds have red berries, cherry, spices and fine tannins. The area is known as a producer of elegant coastal wines and as home to some of Portugal's most limestone-driven whites.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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