Red Wine

Juicy star Douro red from the hugely talented Sophia Bergqvist. Touriga Nacional & Franca, Tinto Roriz et al. eRobertParker "When first seen, this was a big overachiever... it is still beautiful. The pure and intense fruit is simply delicious, but the structure means that this doesn't just seem like a candied fruit bomb... a cut above what wines like this often achieve. It's a "summer red" style, but it adds a bit of distinction. I continue to love this delicious Tinto..."

Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz and Jaen combine in this delicious Dão red which boasts aromas of ripe blackberry and plum coupled with hints of violet and vanilla. This wine has an intense ruby red colour. On the nose it boasts aromas of blackberry and plum coupled with floral hints of violet and a subtle spiciness. On the palate, this wine has silky tannins and is elegant and balanced with a crisp acidity. The black fruit flavours and the spice linger on the finish.

Introductory price of £19.99 A blend of traditional Douro red grape varieties, led by the perfumed Touriga Nacional, with the addition of 20% Syrah, a variety which Quinta do Noval believes is perfectly suited to the climate and soils of the Douro. The wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, 12 % in new barrels. The nose reveals spicy aromas, followed by chewy flavors of chocolate, and dark plum. A firm acidity on the palate, slightly smoky finish which enhances the purity and the freshness of the fruit.

Intense dark cherry colour with ruby reflexes. A mature and intense vinous nose, showcasing the scent of plums and berries; when shaken the scent is transformed into complex balsamic notes. Concentrated in the mouth, with a compact structure, and silky, well-defined tannins. Its complexity offers hints of blackberries and liquorice. Duas Quintas Red 2018 is a fine example of the classic Duas Quintas style.

Grapes: 40% Touriga-Nacional, 20% Tinta-Roriz, 20% Alfrocheiro and 20% Jaen. An inky red that punches well above its weight. Ripe, sweet cherry on the nose, very inviting, utterly lovely. The palate is full of dark fruits, spice, and earthy flavours. A joy for Touriga fans, its friends Tinta-Roriz etc. bring a brightness and lift to the somewhat Porty intensity of Touriga. 2017 Portugal Wine Trophy - GOLD. 2018 Best Wines of the Dao - SILVER. The Adega Cooperativa de Silgueiros is a cooperative with about 2000 members, in the Silgueiros sub-region of the Dao, founded 1962. Sandy soils on the Sierra da Estrela, facing the river Dao.

On the nose, there are vibrant aromas of red fruits and floral notes, On the palate, it is well-balanced, with smooth tannins and a lively, refreshing acidity. A perfect food wine with good structure and a long finish. 44% Alicante Bouchet , 40% Touriga Nacional, 16% Aragonez/Aragonês Sustainable.