Geographic Wines, “Inóspito” Touriga Nacional
Geographic Wines love to play and experiment and this Touriga Nacional comes from two separate small parcels, one in Cima Corgo at 150m altitude, the other in Douro Superior at close to 600m. What you get is a complex, subtle and fresh wine that’s like skinny dipping on a moonlit night then drying off with a towel made of raspberries and pepper and cinnamon.
Pairs well with a crispy, thin crust walnut and pear pizza, a flash-seared picanha, or a bacon, blue cheese and pomegranate salad.
Terra d’Alter, “Outeiro” Branco Encruzado
Don’t judge a book by its cover and don’t judge this wine either by its very understated label. Just stick your nose in your glass and savour the intense nose, the typical Encruzado green apple, a wrapper of petrol and floral notes, then take a sip and fill your mouth with creamy, voluminous apple and peach and citrus.
Pairs well with a grilled fish, chicken piri-piri or a hearty seafood dish like cataplana de marisco.
Vinha de Santa Maria, Reserva Especial, Tinto
Deep garnet color. Dark berries and deep complexity with well integrated oak. On the palate it shows intense concentration, with firm tannins and great structure. Its acidity gives the wine freshness and balance and a very long finish. The power and elegance of Dão in perfect harmony.
Pairs well with a roasted lamb with sweet potatoes , arroz de carreteiro, manchego cheese.
