Portugal Reds
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Bergamota Private Selection 2017: $16.95
Touriga Nacional Blend, Portugal What you can Expect: Another steal. Let this one breath to bring out its ripe rich structure, cherry, vanilla and chocolate come at you in this full-bodied Portuguese blend. Have a few of these put away for years ahead.
$15.95 – Terra d’Alter ARG Aragonez 2018, Alentejano
What you can expect: Similar in style to the Tempranillo grape. A refreshing red, bold flavors, deep rich red look and taste as well. Great value!
Ardal Crianza 2014: $23.95
What you can Expect: Yes, we ate lots of meats last month. And this might have been the best of the bunch! Another aged Spanish gem that is worth every penny. Dark red with big and bold flavors. 90 points with Wine Enthusiast for a reason.
Fonseca Periquita Red 2020: $11.00
A Portuguese secret What you can Expect: Maybe the biggest bang for the buck wine in the world – say’s me! The very first wine ever bottles in Portugal (1850). Made with the native castelao grape, it is extra dry and medium-bodied, easy drinking, full of...
Coutada Velha Signature Red 2019: $15.95
Aragonés Blend, Portugal What you can Expect: Bang for your Buck here my friends, another that I have stocked up on. A blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira and Cabernet Sauvignon, medium in body, rich color and flavors of black fruits. A very impressive bottle.
Dow’s LBV Port 2013: $24.95
What can you Expect: Dry sweetness at its finest! Intense red fruit and flavorful.
$30.95 – Portas da Herdade Grande Reserva 2016, Alentejo
What you can expect: Here’s a meaty mouthful for you! On the high side for alcohol content kind of reminds me of the Italian Amarone which I love. A blend of 40% Aragonez and 30% each of Syrah and Alicante Bouschet aged for 18 months in used French oak. Great...
$26.95 – Esporão Reserva 2017
What you can expect: This has been a long time favorite of mine. Another dark rich red that fills your mouth with a boatload of flavors. Dark cherry, cocoa and vanilla. Roast beef or lamb would be ideal partners for this old smoothy.
$17.95 – Porca de Murça Reserva Tinto 2014, Portugal
What the Experts say: A minerally backbone strikes through the currant, bay leaf and boysenberry core of this elegant red. Steeped plum and spice aromas cascade into the long, grippy finish. What do I think: A nicely somewhat aged Portuguese treat. Very smooth medium...
$9.90 – Lab Red Lisboa VR, 2016
What the experts say – From the region near Portugal’s capital of Lisbon, LAB Red shows well, offering generous red and black fruit with fine-textured tannins. Spicy notes on the finish are contributed by four months ageing in oak. A stylish blend of syrah,...
