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Boas Vinhas White, Dão, Portugal 2010
" We weren't actually looking for a Portuguese white, but this little charmer rather fell into our laps. It has beautiful texture, rich, rounded citrus and green apple fruit and excellent balance. It would work well with seafood and white meats or could be enjoyed on its own. Definitely a wine for all tastes and occasions. "
goes well with... Canapés, Fish - Creamy & Roast Chicken
White
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Dry Medium Bodied & Fruity
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2010Style... Soft & Fruity WhitesCountry... PortugalRegion... DãoGrower Name... Boas VinhasGrape Variety... Encruzado, CercealABV... 13%
Boas Vinhas
Sociedade Agrícola Boas Quintas is a personal project of the oenologist Nuno Cancela de Abreu, launched in 1991 with the objective of producing estate-bottled wines from the reawakening ancient wine region of the Dão.The philosophy underlining the project was to produce wines of high quality but of essentially Portuguese character, using the traditional native grape varieties of the region. We believe that these varieties, when well adapted to local conditions of soil, climate and viticulture, represent one of our greatest assets.Boas Vinhas currently produces fruit from 10 hectares of vineyard in three separate plots, two in Mortágua and one in nearby Nelas. The soil is granitic, acidic, low in nutrients and well-drained. At an altitude of some 200 metres, and well-protected from the Atlantic coast by the mountains of Buçaco and Carramulo, the climate is cool and damp in winter, often with spring frosts. After a hot, dry summer and growing season, autumnal rains mean that the grape picking demands careful management, and it is not infrequent to divide the harvest into two distinct phases: before and after the rain.
The new plantations have a density of 3300 vines per hectare, and the selected varieties, of which 90% are red, represent the best the region has to offer.
Technical Sheet - Boas Vinhas WhiteCasa Antiga, Douro, Portugal 2008
" A four-way blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca, this has very attractive, juicy, black fruits. It's ripe, full-flavoured and has a huge amount of character for a wine at this price. "
goes well with... Roast Pork, Casseroles & Stews & Barbecue
Red
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Robust & Spicy
Wine Type... Red WineVintage... 2008Style... Robust & Spicy RedsCountry... PortugalRegion... DouroGrower Name... Casa AntigaGrape Variety... Tinta RorizABV... 13%Closure... Natural Cork
Quinta Nova, Pommares, Douro, Portugal 2008
" Made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, all famous for their contribution to Port, and given a short burst in French and American oak, this is a rich, ripe, fleshy, concentrated and overwhelmingly attractive wine with smooth... "
goes well with... Roast Lamb, Casseroles & Stews & Barbecue
Red
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Robust & Spicy
Wine Type... Red WineVintage... 2008Style... Robust & Spicy RedsCountry... PortugalRegion... DouroGrower Name... Quinta NovaGrape Variety... Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta RorizABV... 13.5%