Dão, Beiras

Casa de Mouraz

Dão White Blend 2023

Has a salty chalky vegetal, bitter, yet yellow fruity thing going on - all over the place. But it calms down with air and food. This isn’t a sipping wine. Paired very well with fish and chips. / edit : I liked this considerably more on day two, more harmonious and complete. Pair with schwarma-spiced grilled chicken thighs and Mediterranean feeeixins. — 4 days ago

Tom liked this

Filipa Pato

Nossa Calcario Bairrada Baga 2023

If one Portuguese varietal grabs me it’s Baga, & this bottling is one of the higher end bottlings I’ve tried. It’s early in its development so demands decanting and/or aging, but the stuffing is all there. Ripe red cherries, medium light body, some Burgundy adjacent analogies I’m sure. — 2 months ago

Tom, Doug and 1 other liked this

Quinta de Cabriz

Reserva Dão Touriga Nacional 2019

Deceptively high alcohol level, very smooth wine, perfect for a group of friends — 4 months ago

Prunus

Private Selection Tinto Red Blend 2022

Black cherry and plum fruit-forward aromas and on the palate with a little spiciness too, a lush mouth feel with balanced acidity and soft tannins. This is what I want in a Portuguese red!!

Also, love a detailed label!!
GRAPE VARIETY 80% JAEN, 10% TINTA RORIZ 5% ALFROCHEIRO AND 5% OTHERS

SOIL GRANITE AND CLAY

CLIMATE CONTINENTAL WITH MARITIME INFLUENCE

VINIFICATION STAINLESS STEEL VAT

MATURATION 6 MONTHS IN USED FRENCH OAK FOLLOWED BY 6 MONTHS IN THE BOTTLE

DESCRIPTION ELEGANCE ON A GRAND SCALE. LIGHTLY OAKED AND PERFECTLY BALANCED, WITH A SILKY TEXTURE AND CRISP EDGE, SUPPORTING BLACK CHERRY, PLUMS AND RASPBERRY FRUIT FLAVOURS DELICIOUS WITH POULTRY AND PORK DISHES.
— 13 days ago

Laura liked this

Luis Pato

Quinta do Moinho Red Blend 2009

Although wine may have been past its prime, it lacked a distinct aroma. It was well-balanced with relatively low tannic notes. — 3 months ago

Filipa Pato

3B Extra Bruto Baga Rosé

Ted
9.0

Looks and smells like cherry pop. Dry as a bone with toast accents. — 5 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Andrew, Rick and 2 others liked this

Filipa Pato

3B Bairrada Rosé Espumante Baga

Sparkling strawberries, more depth than your average sparkling rosé — 2 months ago

Caves São João

Quinta do Poço do Lobo Red Blend 1991

Mature and rather delicate with notes of prosciutto and iron. Probably better for a light charcuterie board then easy sipping in a Lisbon AirBnB. Old school Bairrada producer. — 2 months ago

Tom, romo and 2 others liked this

Antonio Madeira

Vinhas Velhas Dão Red Blend 2021

Mary H
9.0

Very fresh nose - green vines and fresh air, a bit of acetone. Red fruit, nice but not terribly complex. — 4 months ago

Ira liked this

Casa de Santar

Reserva Estate Bottled Dão Red Blend 2011

Exceptional complexion, delicate mix of dark fruit spice and umami  — 6 months ago