Pombal do Vesuvio 2021 Red Wine

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<p></p><p>The story of Dow’s is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno’s son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. With the continuing expansion of the firm, Edward da Silva and Frederick Cosens were joined by George Acheson Warre, whose well known family had been involved in the Port trade since its earliest years. In 1877, Silva &amp; Cosens merged with another leading Port company, Dow &amp; Co.</p> <p>Although smaller than Silva &amp; Cosens, Dow &amp; Co had become a very highly regarded Port producer with a particularly fine reputation for its Vintage Ports and when the two companies merged, it was decided to adopt DOW’S as the brand name</p> <p>For over two centuries the name of DOW has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st, the Symington family has built on the legacy of the preceding Silva and Dow families.</p> <p>Dow’s attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognisable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house.</p> <p></p> <p></p>

Dwnv2978

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<p>In order to make Diálogo white wine  a light, fresh but complex wine, vinification takes place in stainless steel vats and French oak barrels. The illustrations on the label, with different stories on the various editions, reinforce the relaxed character of this wine</p> <p></p>

Dalw573

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<p></p><p>The Symington family, with Scottish, English and Portuguese ancestry has been present in the Douro for five generations — since 1882 — and through the current generation’s great grandmother, the family’s links to the wines of the Douro span 14 generations, to the mid-17th century and to the very beginnings of the history of Port</p>

Altrw1109

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<p></p><p>Casa Ermelinda Freitas is the producer of Quinta da Mimosa.</p>

Qtmi264

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<p></p><p>Graham's was one of the first Port companies to invest in its own vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley in 1890 and is now at the cutting edge of innovation in winemaking techniques. This makes Graham’s a pioneer since always. </p> <p>Today five cousins of Symington family share responsibility for every aspect of the company and personally make the Graham’s wines</p> <p></p>

Grsg2937

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<p></p><p>Quinta da garrida is ideal with dishes from the traditional Portuguese cuisine.</p>

Qtgr239

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<p>The story of Dow’s is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno’s son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. With the continuing expansion of the firm, Edward da Silva and Frederick Cosens were joined by George Acheson Warre, whose well known family had been involved in the Port trade since its earliest years. In 1877, Silva &amp; Cosens merged with another leading Port company, Dow &amp; Co.</p> <p>Although smaller than Silva &amp; Cosens, Dow &amp; Co had become a very highly regarded Port producer with a particularly fine reputation for its Vintage Ports and when the two companies merged, it was decided to adopt DOW’S as the brand name</p> <p>For over two centuries the name of DOW has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st, the Symington family has built on the legacy of the preceding Silva and Dow families.</p> <p>Dow’s attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognisable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house</p> <p> </p>

Dqbvt4779

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<p></p><p>Vila Regia is the denomination conferred to settlements founded, in times, by a king. In Portugal there are numerous settlements of these referenced through charters or charters that illustrated royalties, rights and duties of lands and populations</p>

Vrr2175

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<p></p><p>CVD - Companhia dos Vinhos do Douro is located on the left bank of the river Douro, near Tabuaço (between the cities of Régua and Pinhão), in Quinta do Cabeço, having a privileged location in the Douro Demarcated Region</p>

O17rd4578

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<p></p><p>Features concentrated purple color. Evidence aromas of ripe black fruit and elegant floral aromas in harmony with the notes of the French oak. Well harmonious in the mouth with firm tannins but well surrounded by the lively acidity. Long and complex finish that expresses a beautiful profile after a little more time in the bottle but showing at this younger stage all over your body after mild oxygenation.</p>

7407

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<p></p><p>The founders of Burmester house are John Burmester and Henry Nash. Its origins go back to Germany and projected the Douro and Port in the United Kingdom.</p> <p>Burmester has been iconic since 1750</p>

Buurm551

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<p class="page-title">Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa White Wine offers intense ruby color and a complex, aromatic profile with notes of wild berries, cistus flower, and elegant spice. On the palate, it shows powerful structure, fine-grained tannins, and a long, harmonious finish. Best served between 16–18 °C, it pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats. Vinha Maria Teresa is a rare expression of Douro terroir and one of Quinta do Crasto’s most iconic and collectible wines.</p> <p></p> <p></p>

Crvmt534

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<p></p> <p>Maçanita Vinhos is a project born from a brother and a sister both winemakers. Wines craed by two hands. Some wines, although produced together, are the vision and passion of each of the siblings. From the last pressings of the white skins a wine is born, more concentrated and golden than most. is is “Laranja do Norte”, the best orange, the orange born and rippened by the north</p>

10271

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<p></p><p>Miura Traja Red Wine reveals very pronounced red fruit flavours, plenty of acidity; super light and elegant, it fills the mouth. Aftertaste with some vegetal flavours that dissipate due to the unctuousness it leaves behind. </p> <p>It goes very well with strong cod and octopus dishes, cheeses and matured meats.</p>

10729

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<p></p> <p>Located near Pinhão on the right bank of the Douro and owner of a spectacular view over the river, Quinta da Boavista is one of the most iconic known not only for its historical connection to the Baron of Forrester, but also for its 40 hectares of high quality its 40 hectares of high quality vineyards.</p>

Qbrr7465

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<p></p><p>The Symington family, with Scottish, English and Portuguese ancestry has been present in the Douro for five generations — since 1882 — and through the current generation’s great grandmother, the family’s links to the wines of the Douro span 14 generations, to the mid-17th century and to the very beginnings of the history of Port</p>

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