Evaristo’s talented winemaker Diogo Sepúlveda, blends Portuguese varieties Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, sourced from growers across the Lisbon wine region. The result is a celebration of Lisbon’s vibrant and relaxed cosmopolitan spirit; a juicy and easy-drinking red packed with layers of ripe red and black fruit.

The little crow on the label is a nod to Saint Vincent, the Portuguese capital city’s patron saint. Legend has it that a flock of crows escorted the ship that returned his remains to the city and to this day, they still keep watch over the cathedral where he is buried. Diogo Sepúlveda works with select growers to blend grapes from different sites throughout the Lisbon wine region. Coastal vineyards to the west experience a cooler microclimate, resulting in fruit that brings freshness and aromatics to a blend. The vineyards found further inland, behind the coastal mountain range, are more sheltered from these cooling influences and as a result, add ripe and juicy fruit flavours and body instead.

Diogo’s winemaking focusses on preserving the grapes' bright fruit flavours through fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and no use of oak. The result is a deliciously quaffable red, bursting with aromas of ripe cherries, juicy blackberries and blackcurrants. Plush tannins give the wine a lovely mouthfeel and a crisp acidity carries the mellow fruit flavours onto the smooth finish.

The Lisbon wine region, stretching along Portugal’s Atlantic coast north and west of the capital, is one of the country’s most diverse and dynamic wine areas. Strongly influenced by the ocean, the climate is generally mild and maritime, with cool breezes tempering summer heat and preserving acidity in the grapes. Rainfall is relatively high, though inland subregions enjoy warmer, drier conditions ideal for richer reds. Soils vary widely, from sandy coastal plains to limestone and clay-limestone inland, allowing a broad spectrum of wine styles.

Lisbon’s vineyards host a rich mix of indigenous and international grape varieties. Whites often feature Arinto, Fernão Pires, and Vital, delivering crisp, mineral-driven wines with citrus and green apple notes. Reds include Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Alicante Bouschet, producing wines ranging from light, fruity styles to deep, structured expressions.

The diversity of terroirs gives rise to an equally varied range of wine styles. Coastal zones yield fresh, aromatic whites and light reds perfect for early drinking, while inland areas produce concentrated, age-worthy reds with dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. Sparkling wines and rosés are also made, showcasing the region’s freshness and vibrancy. Lisbon’s wines reflect both Atlantic elegance and Portuguese character, offering remarkable value and versatility.

Touriga Nacional is widely regarded as Portugal’s finest red grape variety, known for its deep colour, intense aromatics, and powerful structure. Indigenous to the Dão region, it is now most famously associated with the Douro Valley, where it plays a leading role in both Port and dry red wine production. The variety has also found success in other regions, including Alentejo, Bairrada, and even internationally in countries like South Africa and Australia.

Aromatically, Touriga Nacional offers a rich bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum, alongside floral notes of violet and rose. It often shows spicy, herbal undertones and, with age, can develop complex hints of liquorice, leather, and cedar. On the palate, it delivers bold tannins, vibrant acidity, and excellent ageing potential.

Despite its high quality, Touriga Nacional poses several viticultural challenges. It is naturally low yielding and has small, thick-skinned berries, which contribute to its concentration but can reduce productivity. The vine is also vigorous and requires careful canopy management to ensure balanced fruit ripening and optimal exposure.

Thanks to its resilience, depth, and distinctive character, Touriga Nacional remains a cornerstone of Portuguese winemaking and a benchmark for quality in both blended and varietal wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most widely planted and celebrated red grape varieties, known for its deep colour, firm tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. Originating in Bordeaux, France, as a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, it has become a global benchmark for structured, full-bodied red wines.

Viticulturally, Cabernet Sauvignon is a hardy, late-ripening grape that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It produces small, thick-skinned berries, contributing to its bold tannic structure and deep colour. The vine is relatively resistant to disease and adapts well to diverse soils, making it suitable for a wide range of terroirs.

Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is planted extensively across the world—from its French homeland in Bordeaux’s Left Bank, to California’s Napa Valley, Chile’s Maipo Valley, Australia’s Coonawarra, and South Africa’s Stellenbosch. It often forms the backbone of blends, particularly in Bordeaux-style wines, but also shines as a varietal expression.

Flavour profiles typically include blackcurrant (cassis), blackberry, mint, cedar, and tobacco, often developing notes of leather, earth, and spice with age. Styles range from fruit-forward and plush in warmer climates to structured and herbal in cooler ones. Cabernet Sauvignon’s power, elegance, and longevity make it a cornerstone of fine red winemaking worldwide.

Syrah, also known as Shiraz in Australia and parts of the New World, is one of the world’s most celebrated red grape varieties. Its origins trace back to the Rhône Valley in France, where it thrives in both the northern Rhône’s steep, granite slopes and the warmer southern regions. Syrah vines are hardy and adaptable, tolerating a range of soils, but they prefer well-drained sites with ample sunlight. The grape is naturally vigorous, with small, thick-skinned berries that produce deeply coloured wines rich in tannin and flavour.

Today, Syrah is planted widely across the globe. In France, it remains dominant in appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Crozes-Hermitage. In Australia, Shiraz is the country’s flagship variety, producing styles from bold, ripe Barossa bottlings to elegant, cool-climate Yarra Valley expressions. Significant plantings also exist in South Africa, the United States (notably California and Washington State), Chile, and Argentina.

The style of Syrah/Shiraz varies with climate and winemaking approach. Cool-climate examples offer notes of black pepper, violets, and fresh blackberry, with firm acidity and structure. Warmer regions produce richer, fuller wines with flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, chocolate, and spice. Across styles, Syrah is prized for its depth, versatility, and ability to age gracefully.

Alicante Bouschet is a distinctive red grape variety notable for its deep, inky colour, a result of being a teinturier—one of the rare grapes with both red skins and red flesh. It was created in France in the mid-19th century by Henri Bouschet, who crossed Petit Bouschet (itself a teinturier hybrid) with Grenache. Originally bred to provide intense colour and structure to blends, it soon gained recognition as a standalone variety.

Viticulturally, Alicante Bouschet is a vigorous, high-yielding vine that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It is hardy and relatively disease-resistant, though it can be prone to rot in humid conditions. The grape’s thick skins and high anthocyanin content make it ideal for producing deeply coloured wines.

Today, Alicante Bouschet is planted widely beyond its French origins, particularly in Spain, Portugal (notably in Alentejo), California, Chile, and parts of North Africa. In Portugal, it has achieved high quality status, producing structured, ageworthy wines.

Its wines are typically rich, full-bodied, and deeply pigmented, with flavours of dark berries, plum, and spice, often accompanied by earthy or smoky notes. While commonly blended to enhance colour and depth, top examples as a varietal wine can be powerful, complex, and long-lived.

Touriga Nacional is widely regarded as Portugal’s finest red grape variety, known for its deep colour, intense aromatics, and powerful structure. Indigenous to the Dão region, it is now most famously associated with the Douro Valley, where it plays a leading role in both Port and dry red wine production. The variety has also found success in other regions, including Alentejo, Bairrada, and even internationally in countries like South Africa and Australia.

Aromatically, Touriga Nacional offers a rich bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum, alongside floral notes of violet and rose. It often shows spicy, herbal undertones and, with age, can develop complex hints of liquorice, leather, and cedar. On the palate, it delivers bold tannins, vibrant acidity, and excellent ageing potential.

Despite its high quality, Touriga Nacional poses several viticultural challenges. It is naturally low yielding and has small, thick-skinned berries, which contribute to its concentration but can reduce productivity. The vine is also vigorous and requires careful canopy management to ensure balanced fruit ripening and optimal exposure.

Thanks to its resilience, depth, and distinctive character, Touriga Nacional remains a cornerstone of Portuguese winemaking and a benchmark for quality in both blended and varietal wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most widely planted and celebrated red grape varieties, known for its deep colour, firm tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. Originating in Bordeaux, France, as a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, it has become a global benchmark for structured, full-bodied red wines.

Viticulturally, Cabernet Sauvignon is a hardy, late-ripening grape that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It produces small, thick-skinned berries, contributing to its bold tannic structure and deep colour. The vine is relatively resistant to disease and adapts well to diverse soils, making it suitable for a wide range of terroirs.

Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is planted extensively across the world—from its French homeland in Bordeaux’s Left Bank, to California’s Napa Valley, Chile’s Maipo Valley, Australia’s Coonawarra, and South Africa’s Stellenbosch. It often forms the backbone of blends, particularly in Bordeaux-style wines, but also shines as a varietal expression.

Flavour profiles typically include blackcurrant (cassis), blackberry, mint, cedar, and tobacco, often developing notes of leather, earth, and spice with age. Styles range from fruit-forward and plush in warmer climates to structured and herbal in cooler ones. Cabernet Sauvignon’s power, elegance, and longevity make it a cornerstone of fine red winemaking worldwide.

Syrah, also known as Shiraz in Australia and parts of the New World, is one of the world’s most celebrated red grape varieties. Its origins trace back to the Rhône Valley in France, where it thrives in both the northern Rhône’s steep, granite slopes and the warmer southern regions. Syrah vines are hardy and adaptable, tolerating a range of soils, but they prefer well-drained sites with ample sunlight. The grape is naturally vigorous, with small, thick-skinned berries that produce deeply coloured wines rich in tannin and flavour.

Today, Syrah is planted widely across the globe. In France, it remains dominant in appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Crozes-Hermitage. In Australia, Shiraz is the country’s flagship variety, producing styles from bold, ripe Barossa bottlings to elegant, cool-climate Yarra Valley expressions. Significant plantings also exist in South Africa, the United States (notably California and Washington State), Chile, and Argentina.

The style of Syrah/Shiraz varies with climate and winemaking approach. Cool-climate examples offer notes of black pepper, violets, and fresh blackberry, with firm acidity and structure. Warmer regions produce richer, fuller wines with flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, chocolate, and spice. Across styles, Syrah is prized for its depth, versatility, and ability to age gracefully.

Alicante Bouschet is a distinctive red grape variety notable for its deep, inky colour, a result of being a teinturier—one of the rare grapes with both red skins and red flesh. It was created in France in the mid-19th century by Henri Bouschet, who crossed Petit Bouschet (itself a teinturier hybrid) with Grenache. Originally bred to provide intense colour and structure to blends, it soon gained recognition as a standalone variety.

Viticulturally, Alicante Bouschet is a vigorous, high-yielding vine that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It is hardy and relatively disease-resistant, though it can be prone to rot in humid conditions. The grape’s thick skins and high anthocyanin content make it ideal for producing deeply coloured wines.

Today, Alicante Bouschet is planted widely beyond its French origins, particularly in Spain, Portugal (notably in Alentejo), California, Chile, and parts of North Africa. In Portugal, it has achieved high quality status, producing structured, ageworthy wines.

Its wines are typically rich, full-bodied, and deeply pigmented, with flavours of dark berries, plum, and spice, often accompanied by earthy or smoky notes. While commonly blended to enhance colour and depth, top examples as a varietal wine can be powerful, complex, and long-lived.

Touriga Nacional is widely regarded as Portugal’s finest red grape variety, known for its deep colour, intense aromatics, and powerful structure. Indigenous to the Dão region, it is now most famously associated with the Douro Valley, where it plays a leading role in both Port and dry red wine production. The variety has also found success in other regions, including Alentejo, Bairrada, and even internationally in countries like South Africa and Australia.

Aromatically, Touriga Nacional offers a rich bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum, alongside floral notes of violet and rose. It often shows spicy, herbal undertones and, with age, can develop complex hints of liquorice, leather, and cedar. On the palate, it delivers bold tannins, vibrant acidity, and excellent ageing potential.

Despite its high quality, Touriga Nacional poses several viticultural challenges. It is naturally low yielding and has small, thick-skinned berries, which contribute to its concentration but can reduce productivity. The vine is also vigorous and requires careful canopy management to ensure balanced fruit ripening and optimal exposure.

Thanks to its resilience, depth, and distinctive character, Touriga Nacional remains a cornerstone of Portuguese winemaking and a benchmark for quality in both blended and varietal wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most widely planted and celebrated red grape varieties, known for its deep colour, firm tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. Originating in Bordeaux, France, as a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, it has become a global benchmark for structured, full-bodied red wines.

Viticulturally, Cabernet Sauvignon is a hardy, late-ripening grape that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It produces small, thick-skinned berries, contributing to its bold tannic structure and deep colour. The vine is relatively resistant to disease and adapts well to diverse soils, making it suitable for a wide range of terroirs.

Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is planted extensively across the world—from its French homeland in Bordeaux’s Left Bank, to California’s Napa Valley, Chile’s Maipo Valley, Australia’s Coonawarra, and South Africa’s Stellenbosch. It often forms the backbone of blends, particularly in Bordeaux-style wines, but also shines as a varietal expression.

Flavour profiles typically include blackcurrant (cassis), blackberry, mint, cedar, and tobacco, often developing notes of leather, earth, and spice with age. Styles range from fruit-forward and plush in warmer climates to structured and herbal in cooler ones. Cabernet Sauvignon’s power, elegance, and longevity make it a cornerstone of fine red winemaking worldwide.

Syrah, also known as Shiraz in Australia and parts of the New World, is one of the world’s most celebrated red grape varieties. Its origins trace back to the Rhône Valley in France, where it thrives in both the northern Rhône’s steep, granite slopes and the warmer southern regions. Syrah vines are hardy and adaptable, tolerating a range of soils, but they prefer well-drained sites with ample sunlight. The grape is naturally vigorous, with small, thick-skinned berries that produce deeply coloured wines rich in tannin and flavour.

Today, Syrah is planted widely across the globe. In France, it remains dominant in appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Crozes-Hermitage. In Australia, Shiraz is the country’s flagship variety, producing styles from bold, ripe Barossa bottlings to elegant, cool-climate Yarra Valley expressions. Significant plantings also exist in South Africa, the United States (notably California and Washington State), Chile, and Argentina.

The style of Syrah/Shiraz varies with climate and winemaking approach. Cool-climate examples offer notes of black pepper, violets, and fresh blackberry, with firm acidity and structure. Warmer regions produce richer, fuller wines with flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, chocolate, and spice. Across styles, Syrah is prized for its depth, versatility, and ability to age gracefully.

Alicante Bouschet is a distinctive red grape variety notable for its deep, inky colour, a result of being a teinturier—one of the rare grapes with both red skins and red flesh. It was created in France in the mid-19th century by Henri Bouschet, who crossed Petit Bouschet (itself a teinturier hybrid) with Grenache. Originally bred to provide intense colour and structure to blends, it soon gained recognition as a standalone variety.

Viticulturally, Alicante Bouschet is a vigorous, high-yielding vine that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It is hardy and relatively disease-resistant, though it can be prone to rot in humid conditions. The grape’s thick skins and high anthocyanin content make it ideal for producing deeply coloured wines.

Today, Alicante Bouschet is planted widely beyond its French origins, particularly in Spain, Portugal (notably in Alentejo), California, Chile, and parts of North Africa. In Portugal, it has achieved high quality status, producing structured, ageworthy wines.

Its wines are typically rich, full-bodied, and deeply pigmented, with flavours of dark berries, plum, and spice, often accompanied by earthy or smoky notes. While commonly blended to enhance colour and depth, top examples as a varietal wine can be powerful, complex, and long-lived.

Touriga Nacional is widely regarded as Portugal’s finest red grape variety, known for its deep colour, intense aromatics, and powerful structure. Indigenous to the Dão region, it is now most famously associated with the Douro Valley, where it plays a leading role in both Port and dry red wine production. The variety has also found success in other regions, including Alentejo, Bairrada, and even internationally in countries like South Africa and Australia.

Aromatically, Touriga Nacional offers a rich bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum, alongside floral notes of violet and rose. It often shows spicy, herbal undertones and, with age, can develop complex hints of liquorice, leather, and cedar. On the palate, it delivers bold tannins, vibrant acidity, and excellent ageing potential.

Despite its high quality, Touriga Nacional poses several viticultural challenges. It is naturally low yielding and has small, thick-skinned berries, which contribute to its concentration but can reduce productivity. The vine is also vigorous and requires careful canopy management to ensure balanced fruit ripening and optimal exposure.

Thanks to its resilience, depth, and distinctive character, Touriga Nacional remains a cornerstone of Portuguese winemaking and a benchmark for quality in both blended and varietal wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most widely planted and celebrated red grape varieties, known for its deep colour, firm tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. Originating in Bordeaux, France, as a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, it has become a global benchmark for structured, full-bodied red wines.

Viticulturally, Cabernet Sauvignon is a hardy, late-ripening grape that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It produces small, thick-skinned berries, contributing to its bold tannic structure and deep colour. The vine is relatively resistant to disease and adapts well to diverse soils, making it suitable for a wide range of terroirs.

Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is planted extensively across the world—from its French homeland in Bordeaux’s Left Bank, to California’s Napa Valley, Chile’s Maipo Valley, Australia’s Coonawarra, and South Africa’s Stellenbosch. It often forms the backbone of blends, particularly in Bordeaux-style wines, but also shines as a varietal expression.

Flavour profiles typically include blackcurrant (cassis), blackberry, mint, cedar, and tobacco, often developing notes of leather, earth, and spice with age. Styles range from fruit-forward and plush in warmer climates to structured and herbal in cooler ones. Cabernet Sauvignon’s power, elegance, and longevity make it a cornerstone of fine red winemaking worldwide.

Syrah, also known as Shiraz in Australia and parts of the New World, is one of the world’s most celebrated red grape varieties. Its origins trace back to the Rhône Valley in France, where it thrives in both the northern Rhône’s steep, granite slopes and the warmer southern regions. Syrah vines are hardy and adaptable, tolerating a range of soils, but they prefer well-drained sites with ample sunlight. The grape is naturally vigorous, with small, thick-skinned berries that produce deeply coloured wines rich in tannin and flavour.

Today, Syrah is planted widely across the globe. In France, it remains dominant in appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Crozes-Hermitage. In Australia, Shiraz is the country’s flagship variety, producing styles from bold, ripe Barossa bottlings to elegant, cool-climate Yarra Valley expressions. Significant plantings also exist in South Africa, the United States (notably California and Washington State), Chile, and Argentina.

The style of Syrah/Shiraz varies with climate and winemaking approach. Cool-climate examples offer notes of black pepper, violets, and fresh blackberry, with firm acidity and structure. Warmer regions produce richer, fuller wines with flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, chocolate, and spice. Across styles, Syrah is prized for its depth, versatility, and ability to age gracefully.

Alicante Bouschet is a distinctive red grape variety notable for its deep, inky colour, a result of being a teinturier—one of the rare grapes with both red skins and red flesh. It was created in France in the mid-19th century by Henri Bouschet, who crossed Petit Bouschet (itself a teinturier hybrid) with Grenache. Originally bred to provide intense colour and structure to blends, it soon gained recognition as a standalone variety.

Viticulturally, Alicante Bouschet is a vigorous, high-yielding vine that thrives in warm, sunny climates. It is hardy and relatively disease-resistant, though it can be prone to rot in humid conditions. The grape’s thick skins and high anthocyanin content make it ideal for producing deeply coloured wines.

Today, Alicante Bouschet is planted widely beyond its French origins, particularly in Spain, Portugal (notably in Alentejo), California, Chile, and parts of North Africa. In Portugal, it has achieved high quality status, producing structured, ageworthy wines.

Its wines are typically rich, full-bodied, and deeply pigmented, with flavours of dark berries, plum, and spice, often accompanied by earthy or smoky notes. While commonly blended to enhance colour and depth, top examples as a varietal wine can be powerful, complex, and long-lived.