BEYOND PORT
Douro: On the warm sun-drenched terraces of the Douro Valley, both red and white grapes are grown, achieving high levels of ripeness and making full-bodied, higher alcohol wines. Touriga Nacional is their flagship red grape, in both Port and table wines. Often described as the Cabernet Sauvignon of Portugal, the wines made from Touriga Nacional have dark, ripe fruit with full body, high tannin and high acidity — powerhouse wines. You’ll find single varietal bottlings of Touriga Nacional but will also find it blended with other indige- nous grape varieties. The reds are always big, bold and age-worthy. The whites are often blends of Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Moscatel, Rabigato and Viosinho (no Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio to be found here!). They are dry, full-bodied, mineral, with high acidity and sometimes aged in oak for added complexity.
LAVRADORES DE FEITORIA RED
VINHOS OSCAR QUEVEDO OSCAR'S RED DOC Touriga Nacional 60%, Tinta Roriz 40%. Lively and youthful, with well- integrated tannins. Ripe red fruit with subtle toast and chocolate notes. 13% ABV
VALE D. MARIA DOURO SUPERIOR RED WINE Blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Alicante Bouchet, Baga and Tinta Barroca. Aromas of blackberries, strawberries and black cherries, framed by hints of vanilla. The body is rich and full with velvety tannins that slowly ends with a long lasting and deeply fresh finish. 14% ABV
VALE D. MARIA DOURO SUPERIOR WHITE Blend of Viosinho, Rabigato, Arinto, Gouveio and Codega. Intense aromas of tropical fruit complemented by floral notes and minerality, with a smooth and creamy texture. It presents flavours of stone fruit, and the aging on fine lees in barrels adds complexity to the wine. 13% ABV
Touriga Franca 50%, Tinta Roriz 30%, Tinta Barroca 10%, Touriga Nacional 10%. Fruit-forward and fresh, with balanced acidity and soft and velvety tannins. Notes of black currant, blackberry, plum and violets. 12.5% ABV
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