A red estate wine named after its beautiful chestnut groves  (Soutos), that lie close to the vineyards from which the grapes are sourced,  namely the finest parcels of Alicante Bouschet and Syrah. The lower vigour of  these vines and the low yields resulted in concentrated, structured wines that also  reflect the singular freshness which the altitude provides. 
Dark and brooding, with warm, dark-fruited aromas of plums, blackberries, wet earth and a hint of tar. Full-bodied yet well composed, with a firm, seamless structure shaped by a stony, mineral backbone and chalky tannins. Long and expansive finish. Drink or hold (James Suckling).
   
Food pairing
Its charming freshness, precision and balance already make it accessible, especially with rich dishes like game.

A red estate wine named after its beautiful chestnut groves  (Soutos), that lie close to the vineyards from which the grapes are sourced,  namely the finest parcels of Alicante Bouschet and Syrah. The lower vigour of  these vines and the low yields resulted in concentrated, structured wines that also  reflect the singular freshness which the altitude provides. 

Dark and brooding, with warm, dark-fruited aromas of plums, blackberries, wet earth and a hint of tar. Full-bodied yet well composed, with a firm, seamless structure shaped by a stony, mineral backbone and chalky tannins. Long and expansive finish. Drink or hold (James Suckling).

   

Food pairing

Its charming freshness, precision and balance already make it accessible, especially with rich dishes like game.

 

Grapes: 45% Syrah, 45% Alicante Bouschet

The hand-picked grapes are placed in small, shallow boxes and taken to the winery. 80% of the batch was aged for 11 months in new French oak barrels (65% of 400 liters and 35% of 225 liters) and 20% in barrels that had already been in use for a year. The winemakers are Charles Symington, Pedro Correia, and José Daniel Soares.

 

Quinta da Fonte Souto is the Symington family’s first estate outside the Douro region. You may have heard of Symington elsewhere—they also own the renowned port wine producer Graham’s. At Quinta da Fonte Souto, however, the focus is more on classic wines. The winery is located in Portalegre, near the São Mamede mountain range, where the vineyards benefit from a cooler climate than what is typically expected in the region’s warm weather.

The estate covers 43 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Aragonês, Alfrocheiro, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. There are also a number of chestnut trees growing here, which inspired the name—‘souto’ refers to a wooded area planted with chestnut trees. Lying on the slopes of the São Mamede Range at an altitude of 500 metres in the Alentejo sub-region of Portalegre, the property benefits from cooler and wetter conditions than the hot Alentejo plain. The Fonte Souto wines express the freshness and elegance provided by the altitude, as well as the structure and complexity from the estate’s extensive collection of mature, low-yielding vines

 

Alcoholcontent

14,5 vol%

   

Store & Serve

Serve at 16 °C. Drink from now till 12 years after harvest year.

 

Critics & Awards

18,5/20 - Grandes Escolhas Tasted: Dec 2025

93/100 - Revista Adega Tasted: Sep 2025

92/100 - Wine Enthusiast Tasted: Nov 2023

Vineyards in the Serra de São Mamede and owned by the Symington family have realized a powerful, rich wine. Now smoothly textured and with dark black generous fruits, the wine has a ripe, full-bodied density. Drink from 2025. 

Producer: Symington Family Estates 

Region: Alentejo, Portalegre