| Region of production: | Cima Corgo and Douro Superior |
| Winery Location: | São Martinho da Anta |
| Year Established: | 1859 |
Vineyard Holdings
- Quinta do Arnozelo (100 ha): Grade A vineyard located in Douro Superior and purchased in 2004. Most of the vineyard was planted in 1992, and over 50 percent is planted to Touriga Nacional. Elevations reach as high as 300 meters.
- Quinta do Vale da Foz: Grade A vineyard in Cima Corgo purchased in 1885. (Sold in 2012.)
- Quinta do Sagrado (17 ha): Grade A vineyard on the north bank in Cima Corgo. Used primarily for dry wine production.
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Quinta do Arnozelo: Not yet released.
- Quinta do Vale da Foz: Inaugural vintage 1982; produced until vineyard sale in 2012.
- Vintage Ruby: Inaugural vintage 1870.
Summary
Cálem is one of the longstanding torchbearers for the Porto region and has been one of its largest exporters since the 1850s. Its growth happened for practical reasons and not by intention. The firm started shipping Portuguese table wine to Brazil in exchange for goods, eventually building a small cooperage company. This led to storing and aging Port. Cálem had its own fleet for exporting, illustrated on Cálem labels. The house was acquired by the Sogevinus Group in 1998.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Plagued by inconsistency in the latter half of the 20th century, Cálem’s wines have come a long way since the purchase by Sogevinus in 1998. Wines are typically close to equal parts Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, and Touriga Franca.
Producer Website: Porto Cálem