Topázio 2014 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> <p></p>

Dwrb2971

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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><span>Porca de Murça is Douro’s leading brand, having celebrated 85 years of existence in 2013, and becoming one of Portugal’s oldest wine brands. The brand originated from a folktale from the small village of Vila de Murça, in the Douro Valley</span></p>

Pmw1693

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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>

Arrd4582

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<p></p><p>Quinta do Noval is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine houses in Oporto, producing most of its wines from its own grapes</p>

Nvyo1363

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<p></p><p>The history of the 100HECTARES wines begins in the early 70’s.</p> <p>The estates of the family are the origin of their wines, and the production is made exclusively from grapes coming from their properties, which is at the heart of the family’s production philosophy</p>

100hrd5233

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<p></p><p>Quinta das Apegadas Sociedade Agrícola Lda. is a producer of  Douro wines which started being traded in April 2006</p>

Apqvgr2585

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<p></p><p>Firmamento Red Wine reveals a harmonious, complex and elegant nose with notes of red fruit mixed with slight floral nuances and some heathery notes. The palate is fresh and complex, with elegant tannins. The wine has a long, smooth finish.</p> <p>Firmamento Red Wine is ideal with cheeses and red meats, although not too spicy.</p>

10808

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<p></p><p><span>Vértice Grande Reserva Red has a very dark with violet nuances color. The nose picks up notes of wild fruit, flowers, spices and smoke. The mouth follows the nose, denoting a structured medium-full body, smooth tannins and a profile typical of the Douro red wine. The finish is long and dense, long-lasting sensations of dark chocolate</span></p>

Vgrr361

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<p></p><p>VINILOURENÇO is based in the Upper Douro, in Poço do Canto village near the City of Meda. It was created with the mission of transforming and revitalizing the production of the vineyards that began to be planted in the 80's by Horacio Lourenço, after returning from Angola. His wine passion led him to develop his heritage</p>

Dgtn1670

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<p></p><p>The Durham-Agrellos project begans with the simultaneous launch of both the Marka Reserve red 2002 and the Colheita 2003, both of which were very well critically received</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>

Mrkrd3297

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<p></p><p>Quinta do Portal is a family winemaking company that embraced with passion the Boutique Winery concept. They proudly produce DOC Douro wines, premium Port Wines and Moscatel.</p>

Qtau129

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<p></p><p><span>Quinta de Cidrô is located at São João da Pesqueira, one of the most highly regarded areas of Douro Valley</span></p>

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