Menin Company highlights Douro’s top awarded wines for gifting, toasting and celebrating the 2025 festive season.
Wines that capture encounter and celebration
December’s festive gatherings turn wine into a gesture of celebration. Menin Company, with its wineries Menin Douro Estates and H.O Horta Osório, presents a portfolio that captures the Douro’s essence, combining freshness, structure and time. Thus the range includes robust reds and versatile whites for any moment, from special toasts to everyday meals.
Whether for memorable toasts or surprising gifts, the company highlights some of its most awarded labels. In this way, each bottle becomes an invitation to share connections and celebrate new cycles at year’s end.
Awarded highlights for every taste
Menin Tinta Roriz 2021 is crafted exclusively from the Tinta Roriz grape and aged for 20 months in oak barrels, offering layered aromas of ripe red and black fruits, spices and subtle wood. On the palate, it balances freshness and structure, with firm tannins and a lingering finish. Chosen “Press Selection” by Grandes Escolhas magazine in Portugal, it pairs well with grilled meats, lamb and flavorful pasta dishes.
Menin Branco 2024 blends Rabigato and Gouveio grapes for a fresh, expressive white with floral notes, nectarine, plum and herbal touches. The palate is light, balanced and marked by lively acidity, ideal for grilled fish, salads or light dishes. Scoring 91 points in Adega Portugal’s 2026 Wine Guide, it showcases the Douro’s versatility in white wines.
The elegant Menin Porto Branco 20 Anos displays golden glints and aromas of nuts, honey and white flowers. On the palate, it’s enveloping, precisely sweet and balanced by bright acidity. Awarded gold and 95 points at IWSC 2025, it’s perfect with dried fruit desserts or served chilled for slow, memorable celebrations.
Versatile labels from H.O Horta Osório
H.O Moscatel Galego Branco 2023 shows a pale yellow color and aromas of ripe grapes, lychee, white flowers and tropical fruits. It’s light and fresh on the palate, with balanced acidity and a lasting finish. Gold winner at Asia Wine Trophy, this white is ideal with soft cheeses, light fish or boards with dried fruits, dates and apricots for casual, warm days.
H.O Matrona Rosé 2022 is made from Malvasia Preta, Baga, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela, Mourisco and old Douro whites. It delivers aromas of fresh red fruits, white flowers and subtle spices. The palate is balanced in acidity and has a creamy texture. The 2022 vintage was a “Press Selection” by Grandes Escolhas, reinforcing its standout status. It harmonizes with salads, light fish, vegetable pasta or soft cheeses.
H.O Sousão 2018 is a pure Sousão, deeply ruby in color, delivering aromas of dark and blue fruits, with resinous, balsamic character and subtle barrel spices. On the palate, it’s fresh, with polished tannins, great texture and ageing potential. Winner of bronze at IWSC, it’s ideal for year-end toasts and gifts, balancing intensity and elegance.
Commitment to Douro terroir and quality
Menin Company was born from a dream: to produce great Douro wines and share them with the world—a dream realized in 2018 by Rubens Menin. The wines are produced in Cima Corgo (Menin Douro Estates) and Baixo Corgo (H.O Horta Osório), highlighting Douro’s terroir and quality in every label.
This philosophy is reinforced by managing director Fásia Braga: create high-end wines that express the terroir, favoring quality over quantity. Menin Company and its brands have collected awards at national and international fairs, including Producer of the Year by Grandes Escolhas (2023) and the Excellence Award for Dona Beatriz 2019.
Menin Company unites innovation and tradition, expanding Douro wine presence at Brazilian celebrations. Each bottle tells a story of excellence and deeper respect for terroir, making every toast more meaningful.
