Pombal do Vesuvio 2021 Red Wine

5/ 5

<p></p> <p>Prats &amp; Symington was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between the well known Bordeaux winemaker, Bruno Prats and the Symington family. It is an independent company specialising in dry red wines which has been at the forefront of the DOC Douro quality revolution and instrumental in driving forward the high quality image of the region.</p> <p></p>

Poscr1117

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<p></p><p>Quinta do Portal is a family winemaking company that embraced with passion the Boutique Winery concept. They proudly produce DOC Douro wines, premium Port Wines and Moscatel</p>

Qtrd3314

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<p></p><p>Graham's was one of the first Port companies to invest in its own vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley in 1890 and is now at the cutting edge of innovation in winemaking techniques. This makes Graham’s a pioneer since always. </p> <p>Today five cousins of Symington family share responsibility for every aspect of the company and personally make the Graham’s wines</p> <p></p>

Grsg2937

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<p>In order to make Diálogo white wine  a light, fresh but complex wine, vinification takes place in stainless steel vats and French oak barrels. The illustrations on the label, with different stories on the various editions, reinforce the relaxed character of this wine</p> <p></p>

Dalw573

5/ 5

<p></p> <p>The Symington family, with Scottish, English and Portuguese ancestry has been present in the Douro for five generations — since 1882 — and through the current generation’s great grandmother, the family’s links to the wines of the Douro span 14 generations, to the mid-17th century and to the very beginnings of the history of Port</p>

Cv9349

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<p></p><p>Since its foundation in 1880, Casa Ramos Pinto has remained an independent family business and maintained its own production strategy and continuous technical and technological research, characteristics still unparalleled in the sector.<br />The wines come from its four properties: Quinta do Bom Retiro and Quinta da Urtiga, located in the heart of the Douro, and Quinta dos Bons Ares and Quinta de Ervamoira, the most modern of the Upper Douro</p>

Rpv1602

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<p></p><p><span>The story of Dow’s is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. <span>The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno’s son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. <span>With the continuing expansion of the firm, Edward da Silva and Frederick Cosens were joined by George Acheson Warre, whose well known family had been involved in the Port trade since its earliest years. <span>In 1877, Silva &amp; Cosens merged with another leading Port company, Dow &amp; Co.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Although smaller than Silva &amp; Cosens, Dow &amp; Co had become a very highly regarded Port producer with a particularly fine reputation for its Vintage Ports and when the two companies merged, it was decided to adopt DOW’S as the brand name</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>For over two centuries the name of DOW has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st, the Symington family has built on the legacy of the preceding Silva and Dow families.</p> <p><span>Dow’s attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognisable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house.</span></p> <p></p>

Dwyo616

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<p>The story of Dow’s is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno’s son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. With the continuing expansion of the firm, Edward da Silva and Frederick Cosens were joined by George Acheson Warre, whose well known family had been involved in the Port trade since its earliest years. In 1877, Silva &amp; Cosens merged with another leading Port company, Dow &amp; Co.</p><p>Although smaller than Silva &amp; Cosens, Dow &amp; Co had become a very highly regarded Port producer with a particularly fine reputation for its Vintage Ports and when the two companies merged, it was decided to adopt DOW’S as the brand name</p><p>For over two centuries the name of DOW has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st, the Symington family has built on the legacy of the preceding Silva and Dow families.</p><p>Dow’s attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognisable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>

Dwlbv2981

5/ 5

<p>The production of wines is a familiar tradition for Domingos Alves de Sousa. The quality and unique character of the Alves de Sousa family wines has been widely recognized, with distinctions and mentions in the most acclaimed national and international publications.</p>

6598

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<p>The Proibido and Permitido wines of the producer and oenologist Marcio Lopes , have more and more a common denominator: Minimum intervention both in the vineyard and the cellar. Respect what the vine gives, and try to make the transformation of the grapes into wine as natural as possible</p>

P8074

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<p></p><p>Quinta do Pégo is located in the Douro demarcated region in the heart of the area classified as World Heritage by Unesco. According to historical documents the production of wine at Quinta do Pégo can be dated back to 1548.</p>

Csrr6544

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<p></p><p>The company was founded in 1926 by Mr. Messias Baptista, who served as chairman until 1973. The management is still held by the descendants of MESSIAS family. <span id="result_box" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Since its foundation</span> that MESSIAS <span lang="en" xml:lang="en">has been producing and selling high quality wines from the main demarcated regions:</span> Bairrada, Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, Beiras and Vinho do Porto. The company is also known for the high quality of its Champagne method Sparkling wines and aged Brandies</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p>

Qcrr2491

5/ 5

<p>The nobleness of the grape Gouveio Real, associated to the ground and the microclimate of Douro has given this wine personality and a unique character. We recommend to drink it at a temperature of 10-12ºC</p>

Sogrw7210

5/ 5

<p></p><p>This wine is made 100% Tinto Cão from old vines. Grapes trodden by foot in granite presses, ageing for 12 months in French oak barrels (100% of them used).</p> <p></p>

10199

5/ 5

<p>Quinta de la Rosa Tim Grande Reserva White Wine presents elegant, full of energy and complexity, Tim combines richness with an incredible freshness</p>

Tim9161

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<p></p><p>Museu dos Lagares Red Wine shows black cherry and tobacco aromas mingle on the nose, joined by subtle smoky notes, spices and herbs. The structure of this wine is the very definition of elegance. The palate is fresh and round, with a dry and piquant finish which lingers on the tongue.</p>

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