Azamor

Azamor is a Portuguese producer based in the Alentejo region, crafting rich and intense red wines that deliver serious character at fair prices. If you're looking for structured, food-friendly reds with backbone and depth, Azamor offers exactly that without pretension.

About Azamor

Azamor works from the heart of Alentejo, one of Portugal's most reliable regions for serious red wine production. The producer's philosophy centres on letting the Alentejo terroir speak through their wines, focusing on low-intervention winemaking and respectful vineyard management. This approach has resulted in a focused range of reds that express the region's warm, mineral-rich soils and continental climate.

The winery's flagship expression comes through their Petit Verdot selections, a varietal that thrives in Alentejo's conditions. Petit Verdot demands patience and precision—the grape ripens late, requires careful site selection, and rewards minimal intervention in the cellar. Azamor's 2021 and 2022 Petit Verdot bottlings (both scoring 87 points) demonstrate this commitment: they're structured wines built for food pairing and aging, not quick consumption. The producer also works with broader red blends under their Vinho Regional Alentejano designation, allowing them to blend regional grapes in response to each vintage's particular strengths.

What sets Azamor apart is consistency. Across their current range—from the 2018 Selected Vines (86 points) through to the 2022 releases—the house style remains steady: rich, intense, well-balanced reds that score solidly with professional critics. This is a producer who understands their market and their terroir, and makes wines accordingly.

Azamor Wines in Our Collection

We stock four key Azamor expressions, all from Alentejo and all in the rich, intense red category. Start with the 2022 Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto (88 points)—a red blend that sits at the top of the current range and works as an accessible entry point to the producer's style. It's generous enough for everyday drinking, structured enough for a proper dinner table.

The 2021 and 2022 Petit Verdot bottlings (both 87 points, 3.9 Vivino rating) are the serious choice. These are wines for lamb, beef stew, or aged hard cheeses—grapes that demand food and reward patience. Petit Verdot in Alentejo produces wines with genuine tannin structure and depth, and Azamor's versions deliver that promise without over-extraction.

Finally, the 2018 Selected Vines (86 points, Decanter World Wine Awards) represents the producer's reserve thinking. Aged longer and held back further, it shows the kind of complexity that builds over time. This is the bottle to open when you want to see how Azamor's wines develop.

Food Pairing

Azamor's reds are built for the table. Serve the Petit Verdot with slow-roasted beef, lamb shoulder, or venison—dishes that need tannin structure and alcohol to match. The red blends work beautifully with grilled meats, tomato-based stews, aged cheeses, and hearty winter dishes. The producer's style favours savory food over sweet or delicate preparations.

What grapes does Azamor focus on?

Azamor specializes in Petit Verdot and broader red blends sourced from Alentejo. Both are made under their Vinho Regional Alentejano designation, emphasizing regional expression over single-varietal constraints.

Are Azamor wines good for aging?

Yes. The 2021 and 2022 Petit Verdot bottlings show structure and tannin suitable for cellaring. The 2018 Selected Vines demonstrates how these wines develop complexity over time with proper storage.

What's the difference between Azamor's current releases?

The 2022 Vinho Regional Tinto (88 pts) is the most approachable. The Petit Verdot (87 pts) offers more structure and food-pairing potential. The 2018 Selected Vines (86 pts) shows developed character and age-worthiness.

Who makes Azamor wines?

Azamor is a Portuguese producer based in the Alentejo region. The winery focuses on low-intervention winemaking and respectful vineyard management, allowing the region's terroir to express itself through their red wines.

What style of wine does Azamor make?

Azamor makes rich and intense red wines from Alentejo, specialising in Petit Verdot and regional red blends. Their 2022 Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto scored 88 points—structured, food-friendly reds with backbone and depth.

How much does Azamor wine cost?

Azamor wines from our range cost between £16.45 and £23.90. The entry point is the 2022 Tinto at £16.45; the Petit Verdot selections sit at £23.15–£23.90.