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Vintage
2025
Country
PortugalPortugal
Region
Azores
Type
White
Producer
Insula Vinus
Winemaker
Paulo Machado
Grapes
Terrantez do Pico
Alcohol
12% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

White

Acidity
Sweetness
Alcohol12% vol

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Wine profile · White

Acidity

Level 3 of 5 — Fresh and balanced – like a green apple

Below typical (4.1) · Typical: average of 434 whites at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced This wine
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy

In practice, for this wine

Versatile at the table: grilled fish, poultry, warm salads. Moderate chilling lifts the freshness.

Wine profile · White

Sweetness

Level 1 of 5 — Dry – no sugar you can taste, just fruit

In line with typical (1.1) · Typical: average of 453 whites at Vinogrande

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the sweetness category recorded on the product sheet (dry, off-dry…).

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar This wine
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious

In practice, for this wine

Goes with the whole meal, from savoury to mildly spicy. Avoid sweet desserts: they make it taste bitter.

Wine profile · White

Alcohol 12% vol

Level 2 of 5 — Moderate – a gentle warmth

Below typical (3.1) · Typical: average of 453 whites at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 12% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol This wine
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Light at the table: fish, small plates, summer food.

Critics & awards

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 8–10 °CFridge 3 h · or ice bucket with water 20 min
GlassWhite-wine glass

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Description

Insula Como Deus O Fez Terrantez 2025 is 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.

Tasting Note

Origin and Terroir
From 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.

The Grape
It'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.

Sensory Profile
In 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.

On the Palate
The 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.

Summary
A 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.

Exclusivity: Production is extremely limited; previous vintages (such as 2022) had only about 1,050 bottles produced

The Brand's Awards and Reviews

The success of this vintage continues the strong showing this Terrantez do Pico has had with critics in previous editions:

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): The 2022 vintage scored an impressive 94 points.

Revista de Vinhos: A regular presence with top ratings, often scoring 92 points in past vintages.

Grandes Escolhas: Previously awarded 18 / 20  points for its excellent volcanic freshness and salinity.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.