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Tag Archives: Portugal
Niepoort – A Photo Essay About Making Still and Port Wines at Quinta de Nápoles, Douro Valley
One of the quintas I chose to visit in the Douro Valley was Niepoort’s Quinta de Nápoles. It has been a mainstay in the Douro since 1842 with the sixth generation of the family (originally from Holland) still firmly ensconced … Continue reading
Posted in Alicante Bouschet, FORTIFIED WINE, OTHER, Port, Portugal, RED, Red, red wine, Touriga Nacional
Tagged douro valley, europe, food, Niepoort, Portugal, portuguese wine, Quinta, red wine, travel, white wine, wine
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Quinta do Javali – Three Generations of Douro Valley Winemaking
The description of Quinta do Javali (Wild Boar Winery) was straightforward, “You will escape the tour buses completely here.” It’s difficult to convey how accurate that was. As we drove closer and closer to Quinta do Javali, the road narrowed … Continue reading
Posted in OTHER
Tagged 20-year-old-tawny, antonio-mendes, branco-wine, douro-valley, europe, Port, Portugal, quinta-do-javali, red wine, tinto-wine, travel, white wine, wine, wine-tasting
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Douro Branco, Luis Seabra Vinhos, Xisto Ilimitado, Portugal, 2021, 12% abv., C$42
This wine comes from the northern Portuguese vineyards of Luis Seabra and is made from a field blend of Rabigato, Códega, Gouveio, Vioshino and other indigenous varietals. The vines range between 30-60 years old, and are grown at 400-500m. After … Continue reading
Posted in Codega, OTHER, Portugal, Rabigato, WHITE
Tagged Douro Branco, Luis Seabra, Portugal, Xisto Ilimitado
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Pluma, Casa de Vila Verde, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal, 10.5% abv.
There at the Wines of Portugal – Vancouver tasting table #40 was Ricardo Jorge Pinto Correia, the Director of Casa Santos Lima with a line up of wines to show Vancouver. Friendly, unflappable and enthusiastic about his wares, Ricardo happily explained … Continue reading
Posted in Arinto, Avesso, Loureiro, Treixadura / Trincadero, WHITE
Tagged 12% abv., Casa de Vila Verde, frizzante, Pluma, Portugal, Quinta de Porrais, rosado, rose, Tortuga, Vinho Verde DOC, white wine
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Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal, 9.5% abv, C$12.75 ++
Young and refreshing – just as promised in Portuguese on the label! This is cheap and cheerful at its best. Vinho Verde literally means ‘green wine’ but refers to the fact that it’s supposed to be enjoyed young. Make sure … Continue reading
Posted in Arinto, Azal, Loureiro, Portugal, Treixadura / Trincadero, WHITE
Tagged Arinto, Azal, Casal Garcia, cheap and cheerful, light alcohol wine, Loureiro, Portugal, Treixadura, Vinho Verde DOC, white wine
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Olho de Mocho, Reserva, Herdade do Rocim, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, 2011, 14% abv.
Why, oh why, are we not all drinking Portuguese wines in copious quantities. The price is right, they taste delicious, everything – from lightly effervescent Vinho Verde to sparkling, white, red and fortified wines – is available, and the quality … Continue reading
