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Explore the unique philosophies, ancestral heritage, and technical metrics behind Koppu, Maquete, and Samare.
Launched in 2017 to bring the hidden brilliance of Portuguese viticulture directly to discerning global palates, the KOPPU project bridges continents through a shared word and a shared passion.
Maquete is a provocative challenge to the framework of modern commercial oenology. Created by a collective of close friends operating anonymously, this project shifts the spotlight away from the modern superstar winemaker and returns it firmly to where ownership belongs: the land, its people, and its generational wisdom.
Samare brings a youthful, social-media native energy to the portfolio without sacrificing a single shred of viticultural authority. Backed by an esteemed regional cooperative holding a historic lineage of over 100 global awards
KOPPU (The Flagship Cross-Cultural Project)
Launched in 2017 to bring the hidden brilliance of Portuguese viticulture directly to discerning global palates, the KOPPU project bridges continents through a shared word and a shared passion. The bottle wraps itself in the iconic aesthetic of Azulejo Portugal’s traditional hand-painted ceramic tiles, while bearing a name that means exactly the same thing in both Portuguese and Japanese: a cup to drink from, freely and casually. KOPPU challenges rigid structures; it is a portfolio of freedom, crafted to blend harmoniously with both Western gastronomy and delicate traditional Asian cuisines.
Maquete is a provocative challenge to the framework of modern commercial oenology. Created by a collective of close friends operating anonymously, this project shifts the spotlight away from the modern superstar winemaker and returns it firmly to where ownership belongs: the land, its people, and its generational wisdom. These are raw, low-intervention liquid sketches from ancient, non-irrigated bush vines up to 40 years old in Amareleja and Montemor-o-Novo. Every drop is born inside ancient clay vessels (Talha), fermenting spontaneously without chemical stabilization, adjustments, or filtering.
Maquete Barro Red (2024): 13.5% ABV | 1,305 Bottles. Moreto, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet. Spontaneous skin contact in 3 clay vessels, opened on Good Friday. Notes of red fruits, soft spices, and a lingering touch of clay.
Maquete Barro White (2024): 12.5% ABV | 478 Bottles. Field Blend (Rabo de Ovelha, Roupeiro, Manteúdo, Diagalves, Antão Vaz). Skin-contact amber hue, stone fruit notes, notable traditional volatile acidity. Opened on St. Martin’s Day.
Maquete Vasos D’Aida (2024): 12.5% ABV | 256 Bottles. Rabo de Ovelha and Roupeiro. Single ancient vessel production, aged on fine lees, completely unfiltered with natural particles left intentionally in suspension for immense texture and complexity.
MAQUETE (Produções Anónimas)
SAMARE (The Historic Vanguard)
Samare brings a youthful, social-media native energy to the portfolio without sacrificing a single shred of viticultural authority. Backed by an esteemed regional cooperative holding a historic lineage of over 100 global awards, Samare redefines classic Vinho Verde DOC for the modern epicurean. It pairs a vibrant, light-hearted aesthetic with serious, technical precision, channeling the refreshing Atlantic energy of northern Portugal into a crystalline, effervescent experience.
Samare Vinho Verde Branco DOC
The Sheet: 60% Loureiro, 20% Trajadura, 20% Arinto.
The Metrics: 9.5% ABV | pH 3.24 | Total Acidity: 5.80 g/l.
Profile: Bright, clean, and refreshing with a delicate natural fizz and a sharp, refreshing acidic spine that cleanses the palate beautifully.
