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Sandra Tavares da Silva is one of Portugal's most renowned winemakers, internationally recognized for her dedication and talent in the world of wine. She is the co-founder, with her husband Jorge Serôdio Borges, of Wine & Soul , a project in the Douro region that produces highly acclaimed wines. In addition, she is the winemaker responsible for Quinta de Chocapalha , her family's estate in the Lisbon region. Her sensitivity in tasting and meticulous decisions in the winemaking process have earned her distinctions, such as inclusion in Jancis Robinson's list of the world's best winemakers.
The Partnership with Susana Esteban: Wines "Made Together"
The partnership between Sandra Tavares da Silva and the Spanish winemaker based in Portugal, Susana Esteban , is one of the most remarkable examples of collaboration in Portuguese winemaking. Their friendship began in the late 1990s, when they were the only female winemakers working in the Douro region. Over time, their friendship solidified and gave rise to a joint project under the name Esteban & Tavares , with wines they affectionately called "Crochet" and "Tricot".
This collaboration is not just a union of talents, but also a fusion of regions and terroirs. The Crochê wine It expresses the robust and unique character of the Douro , while Tricot reflects the beauty and tranquility of the Alentejo , more specifically the Serra de São Mamede, in Portalegre. These are wines made "by four hands," where the sensitivity and shared vision of Sandra and Susana come together to create unique expressions of each region, demonstrating the complementarity of their experiences and passions for wine.