In store: 5/29/2026
Three new arrivals from Portugal that perfectly capture what Wine Stop looks for: authenticity, precision, and drinkability. Wines shaped by intent—not trends. Old methods re-examined with modern understanding. Clean wines with texture, energy, and identity.

Contracena Pétillant Naturel White
Driver: Process [Pétillant Naturel] | Crafted
A naturally sparkling white made from Fernão Pires using the ancestral method. Bottled before fermentation finished, allowing the wine to complete its transformation naturally in bottle. Fine bubbles, subtle texture, and layered notes of white plum, peach, lime, and delicate florals. Fresh, vibrant, and alive without losing clarity or balance.

Contracena Pétillant Naturel Rosé
Driver: Process [Pétillant Naturel] | Crafted
A pét-nat rosé built on freshness, tension, and precision—not sweetness or softness. Unfiltered and naturally sparkling, with bright red fruit, citrus energy, and a saline edge that keeps the wine lifted and focused. Cloudy by nature. Clean by intention.

Contracena Ânfora Branco
Driver: Process [Amphora] | Crafted
Fermented and aged in clay amphora to explore texture, purity, and controlled micro-oxygenation without oak influence. A blend of Arinto and Chardonnay that balances freshness with structure, showing how ancient methods can create remarkably precise modern wines when handled with discipline and restraint.