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The Portuguese wine story is in many ways similar to Spain's. Massive EU investment has triggered a quality revolution in the last 20 years and today, highly trained winemakers using modern equipment are coaxing fabulously smooth and fruity flavours from Portugal's local grapes.
Wine is made throughout Portugal from north to south but we've been particularly impressed by those from Estremadura and Ribatejo, as well as with the dry wines from Port country - the Douro.
So, if you're tempted to try Portuguese table wines, don't be deterred by unfamiliar names. Do, however, expect to be delighted by the fabulous and original flavours on offer from some of these delicious Portuguese wines.
Brigando Shiraz, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional 2010
From £5.99 per bottle
Introducing this deliciously rich and weighty new wine from José Neiva. José is one of the biggest names in Portuguese wine and has scooped the coveted 'Red Wine of the Year' Trophy at the International Wine Challenge not just once, but twice. To make this juicy, lip-smacking red, José blends Shiraz with two of Port's star varieties, all grown on his own lovingly tended estate. His vineyards are close to the Atlantic and benefit from cooling coastal breezes. That gives his grapes longer time to ripen, concentrating the flavours of cassis, raspberry and blackberry.
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Giesta Dao DOC 2009
From £8.99 per bottle
Expertly crafted by a local maestro, savour this juicy, barrel-aged Portuguese red today. One of Portugal's most famous wine regions, Dão produces some of the finest and longest-lived wines in the world. The wine is a delicious blend of silky Tinta Roriz (called Tempranillo in Spain), Jaen, (which adds a touch of spice), and a grape close to Nuno's heart - the elegant, floral Touriga Nacional.
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Portinho do Côvo 2009
From £6.99 per bottle
Amazing Portuguese red from a Parker-rated superstar maker - try this now!
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Baronesa de Vilar 2008
From £9.99 per bottle
This wine is an exciting collaboration between the teams at Bordeaux's Le Chai Au Qui and the hugely important Van Zeller family in Portugal's Douro - formerly owners of the iconic Quinta da Noval Port house! Read anything about the Douro and you'll find something about the Van Zellers - they're part of the furniture here and have now devoted their efforts away from Port to produce extraordinary table wines of stunning power and finesse.
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Giesta Dao DOC 2010
From £6.99 per bottle
From one of Portugal's most famous red wine regions, a serious, silky, barrel-aged gem. Portugal cultivates a myriad of exciting red grapes with challenging names, but rest assured, in expert hands they give eye-opening flavours and character capable of thrilling any but the most staid of wine lovers. It's a blend of estate-grown Touriga Nacional, chosen for its ripe floral character, Tinta Roriz (aka Tempranillo), and Jaen, for its fruit and spice. This wine has a wonderful natural freshness, with floral highlights and succulent, ripe red fruit. Smooth, easy drinking on its own and just right for rich winter casseroles and Summer grills.
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Quinta das Mouras 2009
From £7.49 per bottle
This special Portuguese red is made by superstar winemaker Jaime Quendera, who in the last 10 years has won more than 300 international awards for his wines. Like Australia's hallowed Barossa region, Alentejo offers superb conditions for Shiraz, with its pockets of 'terra rossa' soil. And these grapes shone in one of the best (if not the best) vintages of the last decade. Savour this perfectly ripe, irresistibly juicy blend now!
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Circo dos Amigos 2008
From £7.29 per bottle
Thrilling new-wave Portuguese star ... smooth, rich and extremely satisfying. The friendliest glassful you'll taste in a while - and a real bargain to boot. Circo dos Amigos is a group of growers and friends in Portugal's Dão region, with tiny garden-sized vineyards that produce cracking wines - but in quantities too small to export. For this exciting wine they got together, shared their best fruit and enlisted the skills of acclaimed winemaker Carlos Silva. It's a resounding triumph for the little guys, a rare thing these days - terrific news for you too. A perfect lunchtime red.
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Passa Pequena 2008
From £9.29 per bottle
Affordable luxury from "Portugal's leading producer of red wines" (Decanter). In the heart of the Douro's best region, Parker-rated winemaker Jorge Serodio Borgies weaves his magic at Quinta do Passadouro - "Portugal's leading producer of red wines" (Decanter). His top red sells for £30, but this is your affordable taste of his brilliance! A bold, fruit-packed treasure with alluring aromas of black cherry and spice, this is a wonderful wine that deserves serious attention.
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Quinta do Casal Branco Oak Aged 2008
From £7.79 per bottle
Authentic grapes, traditional winemaking and a superb red that we know you'll love. You couldn't wish for a better introduction to Portugal's excellent wines than Quinta do Casal Branco, an aristocratic estate owned by the Lobo de Vasconcellas family for 200 years (and favourite retreat of the Portuguese royal family). Their unique and sumptuous red melds spicy, juicy local specialities Alicante and Castelão with brambly Cabernet, all rounded out by a layer of creamy oak. Drinking beautifully now!
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Albarrada Red 2010
From £6.29 per bottle
Sample the fruit of the trendiest region in Portugal with this gorgeous red that's sure to impress. Portugal is a country where individuality flourishes. There's much to discover there for the adventurous wine lover. It has a similar climate to Spain, and is blessed with a dizzying array of native vine varieties. Albarrada is made at a small cellar, Adega de Redondo, that has recently been refurbished with the most up-to-date winemaking equipment. The fruit benefits magnificently - this wine is positively brimming with succulent berry and cherry flavours. Make sure you try it!
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If you would like any more information on the above or the Laithwaites Wine programme please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Many Thanks,
The Laithwaites Wine Affiliate Team.
jon.weeks@affiliatewindow.com
