Red Selection - Summer 2023

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<p></p> <p><span>Soalheiro is the first Alvarinho brand in Melgaço (the northern point of Portugal) and one of the first portuguese producers of Alvarinho</span></p>

Soal935

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<p></p><p>John Blandy, the founder of Blandy’s arrived in Madeira in 1808. In 1811 he founded his own business as a wine shipper and general trader, with brothers Thomas and George, and started to set the foundation for the family and the island itself with the production of the most famous and unique wine in the world – Madeira wine</p> <p></p>

Brmd4739

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<p></p><p>QM Nature is a green wine made exclusively from grapes of the Alvarinho variety, from the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, the noblest of the Vinho Verde region, where Alvarinho finds the unique conditions for its production.</p>

Qmro7027

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<p></p><p>Located in the heart of the Douro, Quinta do Sagrado has 20 hectares of terraced vineyards. The vineyards planted in 14 plots separated by vineyards, in addition to its privileged situation, washed by the river and impacted by all the diversity of the Douro, give Quinta a unique production of quality and high reputation.</p>

Qtsgrpk6410

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<p></p><p>The Alvarinho grapes used in the Soalheiro came from several small vineyards planted in granite soil between 100 and 200 meters and located in a very particular microclimate. Melgaço region, the northern point of Portugal, is protected by a range of mountains that create the perfect conditions of rainfall, temperature and number of hours of sunshine needed to the better ripeness of the Alvarinho grapes</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>

Sab434

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<p></p><p>MATEUS &amp; SEQUEIRA VINHOS SA is based in the DOURO in S. João da Pesqueira - heart of the first demarcated region of the world and world heritage of humanity by UNESCO, as a young and enterprising company with a past full of work linked to the winemaking tradition and research in the Douro Vinhateiro region.</p>

Cdwh5190

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<p></p><p><span>Niepoort has been an independent family business since 1842. The Niepoort lodges are located in the historical center of Vila Nova de Gaia; a magical place where Portwines are aged in old casks, bottles or demijohns</span></p> <p></p>

Nied803

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<p></p><p>Duas Quintas is produced by Ramos Pinto. Through a careful tasting, the “Duas Quintas” wines were merged into a single wine, fruity, powerful and complex.</p>

Dqt10418

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<p></p><p>The Quinta Colinas de S. Lourenço was acquired in 2009, this extensive property is located in São Lourenço do Bairro, Anadia, in the heart of Bairrada, wine region par excellence and Region especially cherished by IDEALDRINKS. The 80 hectares of vineyards are scattered over the clay-limestone soils of the gentle hills typical of the region, which gave rise to its name</p>

Cbsp3745

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<p></p><p>Busto Rosé prsents pink in colour, with an intense aroma of wild berries. The finish is persistent and fresh. Ideal for fish, seafood and lounge dishes.</p>

10593

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<p></p> <p>Lacrau Garrafeira Red Wine presents a complex, deep and elegant aroma. Red and black fruits, spices (clove) stand out, but all in a very elegant whole. In the mouth the silky tannins, balanced acidity, very focused on red fruit. Persistent finish</p>

Lg8637

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<p></p><p>Deep chestnut brown at the centre gradually fading to amber and a narrow edge of pale straw at the rim. All its complex elements working together in harmony. The nose is intense but finely constituted and the aromas remarkably delicate and ethereal given its great age. Hints of vanilla, cedar wood and cinnamon provide a subtle spicy redolence. On the palate the wine has a light touch displaying bright acidity and perfect balance but holds massive reserves of aroma which emerge on the long finish in a seemingly endless mellow surge. Very few Ports retain such balance and finesse after so many years maturing in cask.</p> <p>Taylor Fladgate VVOP is bets served after a meal, slowly treasured as a desert in its own right.</p>

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Tke8238

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<p></p><p>Inóspito Touriga Nacional Red Wine is the result of a blend of two completely different plots. One is located in the Cima Corgo sub-region, between Quinta da Sra. da Ribeira and Quinta dos Canais, between 100 and 200 metres above sea level, and the other is located in the Douro Superior sub-region, in Escalhão, at 500 metres above sea level. </p> <p>The blend of the two plots results in a profile like the old days, floral, fresh, complex and with structure, without any tartaric correction.</p>

10814

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<p></p><p>TITAN of Távora-Varosa Daemon ‘Sescenti Sexaginta Sex’ (666) is a white wine from an old vineyard, over 140 years old, located in the municipality of Sernancelhe, at an altitude of 850 metres. This vineyard, with an area of 0.80 hectares, grows on granite and quartz soil, with the Cerceal variety predominating among other varieties planted. Winemaking: The winemaking process was very simple and uninterventive: fresh grapes at their ideal point of ripeness, hand-picked into 20kg boxes, were transported to the winery where they underwent careful hand-picking, destemming and gentle crushing. Without pressing, it went straight into new French oak barrels, where it underwent alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation and continued to age for a further 24 months, with the fine lees regularly removed and temperature and humidity controlled.</p>

11063

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<p>kopke is the oldest Port wine house.It was established in 1638, even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. This House built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. It is leader in the production of Port Tawny Colheita wines, including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports, also producing excellent DOC Douro wines</p> <p></p>

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