Herdade do Rocim

It is, above all, the result of a desire and a dream. “God wills,
Man dreams, the Work is born” is Fernando Pessoa’s poetic expression that can best
help us understand the circumstances in which the idea arose and the work was built.

This is the path we want to follow. In the fragility of our human condition,
we dare to think that, in fact, to arrive at the reality that is Herdade do
Rocim today, some God inspired us and some dream moved us.

It is an estate located between Vidigueira and Cuba, in the Baixo Alentejo, with around 120
hectares, including 70 vineyards and 10 olive trees.

The Vidigueira fault, a natural feature that marks the division between Alto and Baixo Alentejo, defines the very essence of Vidigueira, the southernmost wine sub-region of Alentejo. The east-west oriented escarpments, stretching about 50 kilometers, influence Vidigueira’s climate, making it, despite its southern location, one of the most temperate sub-regions in Alentejo.

At Herdade do Rocim we have respected the natural vocation of the region’s terroir from the outset,
producing fresh, elegant and mineral wines.

Brochura

Viticulture

2001-2004

20 ha of vineyards, mostly from Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez and Trincadeira, planted in clay loam soils but also Touriga Nacional and Syrah planted in sandy soils.

2006

Seven hectares of white grape varieties on sandy soils, mainly from Antão Vaz, Arinto, Verdelho and Alvarinho.

2009-2011

23 ha of vineyards, two ha of white grape varieties, Viosinho and Arinto, in soils mostly sandy, and the remaining 21 ha of red varieties with a strong predominance of Alicante Bouschet variety, planted in both clayey and sandy soils and also some area of ​​Tannat and Petit Verdot, planted on clay loam soils.

Oenology

Winemaking at Herdade do Rocim is inspired by the philosophy of minimal intervention.

All processes involved in transforming grapes into wine are aimed at showing the utmost respect for our terroir. In our wines, whether single varietal or field blends, we use only wild yeasts. With minimal intervention and always adhering to the principles of sustainability, our winemaking follows the philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming primarily to reflect our terroir in every bottle produced.

Know How
Fresh, elegant wines

Despite the careful selection in our vineyards, all the bunches are once again inspected at the entrance to the winery where the hand and care of man are fundamental to the creation of wines that we consider exceptional.

We combine all the know-how of modern oenology with ancestral forms of winemaking such as the Alentejo carvings and foot treading in stone presses. All fermentations are monitored daily by our winemakers and decisions are made individually for each wine, which is treated, thought through and created in a unique way.

We use larger barrels, terracotta and cement amphoras to age our wines. The careful use of new wood is also aimed at preserving the fruit and the terroir. At Herdade do Rocim we have respected the natural vocation of the region’s terroir from the outset, producing fresh, elegant and mineral wines.

At Herdade do Rocim, the expression of our terroir has been respected from the beginning.

The ROCIM project’s mission is to produce wines in a sustainable way, respecting the social, cultural and natural matrix of the region.

COMPANY CULTURE

ROCIM’s structure combines solid formal organizational aspects with informal procedures, rejecting solutions that are too hierarchical and, consequently, limit the flexibility and creativity that are essential to the success of companies.
From these general principles emanate values and ways of being and acting that make up ROCIM’s cultural frame of reference, among which the following stand out:

  • Customer satisfaction as the company’s main goal;
  • Creativity, initiative, dynamism and individual responsibility, teamwork and “love for the jersey” as fundamental references considered necessary to achieve high levels of productivity;
  • Discipline, organization and method as inseparable factors in the operational success of companies;
  • Recognition of the importance of general knowledge and the development of intelligence and creativity skills as fundamental to the personal and professional success of individuals and companies;
  • The differentiation between the notions of cost and investment, based on the principle of reducing costs wherever possible, so as to be able to invest whenever necessary;
  • The existence of a favorable framework of social support and motivation, sustained by the sharing of responsibilities and ongoing training, as indispensable to good individual and collective performance;

Quality Policy

  • Improving communication internally and with all the links in the food chain;
  • Involving all employees in recording and dealing with non-conformities with a view to continuous improvement;
  • Strive to achieve the objectives set;
  • Harmonizing internal methodologies and bringing them into line with customer expectations;
  • Guide the company’s strategy for business expansion, taking into account ethics, social responsibility and sustainability;
  • Respect statutory and regulatory requirements in terms of quality, food safety and sustainability, as well as customer requirements and assuming a commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility;
  • Implement, publicize and disseminate Herdade do Rocim’s food safety culture;
  • Ensure a dynamic of continuous improvement in all company processes.
Since
honored awards
Hectares of Vineyard