Atlantic coast northwest of Lisbon on the Sintra-Cascais coastline; perhaps the world's most unusual viticultural conditions. Ramisco red and Malvasia de Colares white grown in deep coastal sand dunes — phylloxera cannot survive in sand, leaving ancient ungrafted vines intact for over 400 years. Fierce Atlantic winds, salt spray, and sandy soils produce unique, mineral-saline wines. Some of Portugal's rarest.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Atlantic conditions challenging but Ramisco on sand dunes resilient; tiny production of typical Colares character |
| 2021 | — | Good vintage; pre-phylloxera vines in Atlantic dunes performed well; rare Colares production well-received |
| 2020 | — | Outstanding Atlantic vintage; Ramisco from centenarian vines showing remarkable depth; one of recent standout years |
| 2019 | — | Classic Colares profile; sea spray and iodine mineral very pronounced; Malvasia fresh and saline |
| 2018 | — | Variable Atlantic conditions; sandy dune drainage essential; cooperative maintained quality of tiny production |
| 2017 | — | Good vintage; ancient Ramisco vines on coastal dunes resilient; mineral salinity characteristic of the site |
| 2016 | — | Superb Colares vintage; Ramisco from this year considered among finest of the century; cellar 20+ years |