Anselmo Mendes Alvarelhao Blanc de Noirs 2017 White Wine

5/ 5

<p></p> <p>Ruby colour with some violet hints, medium concentration. On the nose, lots of red woodland fruit, some undergrowth. Fresh attack, good fruit with hints of pomegranate. Very fine, long and structured.</p>

Fpcep8487

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Approach at Quinta de Cottas is to capture the essence of the Douro Valley’s premier vineyards producing wines with high quality, distinct personality that pair well with food and are accessibly priced.<br />Quinta de Cottas house style is the blend of the vineyards with the winery’s personality and winemaking priorities, as expressed through the wines. Although the wines are different in each vintage, a thread of similarity ties them together</p>

Qtctttc5847

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Amilcar Salgado, owner of Quinta do Arcossó, is an oenologist and wine producer with great connection to the region where this farm is located, Ribeira de Oura, near Vidago, Trás-os-Montes, in the north of Portugal. It is a region with great wine-growing traditions, dating back to the Roman occupation, in the first centuries of our era</p>

Qaba5112

5/ 5

<p>The Herdade Papa Leite C50 Rosé Wine is best served at a temperature of 8º- 10º C, making it a perfect aperitif before a meal or a delightful drink to enjoy while watching the sunset. It can also be paired with a light meal, be it a lobster salad, a Caesar salad, or a dish of fish or seafood, whether grilled or cooked. The wine was created from grapes grown in clay and limestone-schist soils, harvested by hand on August 27, and transported in 10 kg boxes to prevent crushing. The fermentation process took place in a stainless steel vat for three weeks, with a controlled fermentation temperature of 14º C. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine was kept in contact with fine lees until April 2024, further enhancing its unique flavor profile.</p>

18378

5/ 5

<p></p> <p>A 23-year-old winemaker and an English winemaker could only go wrong. "Portuguese winemaker António Maçanita and English consultant and winemaker David Booth met in early 2004. Over the next few months, Antonio was already learning viticulture with David and a great friendship developed. The next step would be to make wine. First wine, first success, with the Alentejo Trophy at the International Wine Challenge, awarded for the second time in 22 years of competition</p>

Fpbrd6259

5/ 5

<p></p><p>João Portugal Ramos produces excellent wines  </p>

Jpra3589

5/ 5

<p>On the nose, Quinta de Monforte Padeiro Red Wine offers a captivating bouquet of apricot, white flowers, grapefruit zest, and a delicate vegetal note complemented by subtle oak toast. The palate is fresh and mineral, with a discreet greasiness, medium body, soft yet present tannins, and mouthcoating texture, finishing with clear fruit and pleasant persistence. A gastronomic red, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty stews, or regional cheese boards. Scoring 17.5 pts by <em>Vinhos Grandes Escolhas</em>, it redefines expectations of red wines from Vinho Verde</p>

11157

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Quinta das Arcas has around 50ha, 35ha of vineyards stand out, around 30 years old, where under the influence of a very particular micro-climate grapes of high quality of the Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto grapes are obtained</p>

Qaa9412

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Quinta das Arcas has around 50ha, 35ha of vineyards stand out, around 30 years old, where under the influence of a very particular micro-climate grapes of high quality of the Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto grapes are obtained.</p>

Cvro5288

5/ 5

<p></p><p class="u_1059128335 dmNewParagraph"><span class="font-size-22 lh-1">Sem Igual means “Without equal” - It was chosen to define a Vinho Verde that is different from the popular fizzy and sweet style, but still made with the local grapes.</span></p> <p><span class="font-size-22 lh-1"> </span></p> <div class="u_1896752067 dmRespRow"> <div class="dmRespColsWrapper"> <div class="u_1899403725 dmRespCol small-12 large-2 medium-2"></div> </div> </div>

SigRM7577

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<p></p><p><span>Placed in the Vinho Verde Region, more precisely in the council of Amarante – land of the poet Pascoaes and of the painter Souza-Cardoso – Quinta de Carapeços is known for its natural beauty, as well as for the quality and singularity of its White, Red, Rosé, Sparkling and Late Harvest Wines that over the years received numerous awards and the recognition of national and international wine Critics and Connaisseurs.</span></p>

Qclh8334

5/ 5

<p></p><p>The "Quinta de Curvos" is located in Esposende, in the Demarcated Region of Vinhos Verdes, which covers the entire northwest of the country (Entre-Douro-e-Minho area). In a region under the influence of the Atlantic Ocean.</p>

Afcvi7076

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Sem Igual Rosé Barricas is made from Touriga Nacional (50%) and Baga (50%) grapes. The nice light salmon/cooper color with flowers, red fruit, some vegatable and lots of minerality aromas, yet on the palate, it is fresh, dry, with a very long finish. Several editions available, since 2019</p> <p>For a delightful pairing experience, consider a gastronomic rosé with a subtle hint of smoke. This versatile wine complements a range of dishes, from mixed salads featuring cheese and dried fruits, to meats like turkey, duck, and lamb. It also pairs beautifully with select fish options such as smoked salmon, red mullet, and shrimp</p>

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