{"product_id":"insula-como-deus-o-fez-terrantez-2025","title":"Insula Como Deus O Fez Terrantez 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInsula Como Deus O Fez Terrantez 2025 \u003c\/strong\u003eis an acclaimed white wine from the Azores, made by Insula Vinus under the signature of renowned winemaker Paulo Machado. This vintage recently won the prestigious Prémio Excelência 2026 from Paixão Pelo Vinho magazine, scoring an impressive 18 points in a blind tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the south coast of Pico Island, this wine comes solely from vines planted in volcanic soils, a feature that is key to its identity, freshness and marked mineral expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's made from Terrantez do Pico, one of the rarest and noblest native grapes of the Azores, once threatened with extinction. The wine's name recalls an old Azorean saying: “Terrantez grapes, neither eat them nor give them away; God made them for wine”, reflecting the grape's historical importance in the region's winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass it shows a vibrant, fresh and deeply food-friendly white profile, marked by balanced acidity and remarkable tension. Citrus and floral notes give elegance and precision, while a saline streak reinforces its Atlantic personality and link to Pico's volcanic terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tasting is dominated by freshness and minerality, with a firm texture and excellent definition. The acidity brings balance and energy, extending the experience into a finish with a distinct saline note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA white of singular character, where Terrantez do Pico, volcanic soils and Atlantic influence combine to create a wine of great freshness, tension and affinity with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Production is extremely limited; previous vintages (such as 2022) had only about 1,050 bottles produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brand's Awards and Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of this vintage continues the strong showing this Terrantez do Pico has had with critics in previous editions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 vintage scored an impressive 94 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevista de Vinhos: \u003c\/strong\u003eA regular presence with top ratings, often scoring 92 points in past vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGrandes Escolhas:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Previously awarded 18 \/ 20 \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003epoints\u003c\/span\u003e for its excellent volcanic freshness and salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Insula Vinus","offers":[{"title":"2025","offer_id":49890911912273,"sku":"","price":49.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/insula-como-deus-o-fez-terrantez-2022-9986762.jpg?v=1761786147","url":"https:\/\/vinogrande.pt\/en\/products\/insula-como-deus-o-fez-terrantez-2025","provider":"Vinogrande","version":"1.0","type":"link"}