Oboé Grande Escolha 2012 Red Wine

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Since 1751 Ferreira name has always been synonymous with high-quality Portuguese wine. The brand's history is intertwined with the history of the evolution of the Douro Region (demarcated in 1756) and its Porto and table wines (Douro DOC).</p> <p>Dona Antonia, endowed with exceptional energy and a rare commercial talent gave great impetus to wine-growing in Douro and was well-known for her acts of social welfare in the region. Her intelligence and kindness earned her the warm admiration of her contemporaries, who affectionately nicknamed her "Ferreirinha" (little Ferreira). <br />Today, more than 250 years later, Ferreira is "the Portuguese brand", the benchmark in excellent quality Porto and Douro wine as "Porto Ferreira", "Barca Vellha" "Reserva Especial", "Callabriga", "Quinta da Leda" and "Antónia Adelaide Ferreira", the symbol of a country and a culture it proudly honours.</p>

Fewh622

5/ 5

<p></p><p>For more than 20 years, the name João Portugal Ramos has been associated with Portuguese wines, first as a consulting winemaker for well known brands of wine and since 1992 as a bottling producer.</p> <p>The success and the prizes accumulated throughout his career have earned him the national and international recognition as one of the main responsible for the evolution of the Portuguese wines in the last decade.</p> <p>The Alentejo was the region chosen to produce its first wines. In 1990, João Portugal Ramos planted the first five hectares of vineyard in Estremoz, where he has lived since 1988, starting his personal project. It expanded its activity beyond the Alentejo from 1989, reaching Ribatejo, Beiras, Douro and Vinho Verde</p>

Dlbv4574

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Quinta do Crasto Vinhas Velhas is deep ruby in colour. The nose shows a particular complexity, with notes of gum cistus and fresh spice, very well integrated with exuberant aromas of wild fruits. Elegant on the palate, rapidly evolving into a wine of excellent volume and a compact structure made of fresh, velvety-textured tannins. The finish is lingering and balanced. A wine that mirrors the unique identity of the old vines of Quinta do Crasto</p> <p></p>

Qtcvv671

5/ 5

<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>

Ogerp4580

5/ 5

<p></p><p>kopke is  the oldest Port wine house.It was established in 1638, even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. This House built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. It is leader in the production of Port Tawny Colheita wines, including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports, also producing excellent DOC Douro wines</p> <p></p>

Kkrb3633

5/ 5

<p></p><p>kopke is  the oldest Port wine house.It was established in 1638, even before there was a Demarcated Region of the Douro. This House built an impeccable reputation based on the highest quality. It is leader in the production of Port Tawny Colheita wines, including white port, Kopke has a remarkable range of special category Ports, also producing excellent DOC Douro wines</p> <p></p>

Kklbv3639

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Since 1751 Ferreira name has always been synonymous with high-quality Portuguese wine. The brand's history is intertwined with the history of the evolution of the Douro Region (demarcated in 1756) and its Porto and table wines (Douro DOC).</p> <p>Dona Antonia, endowed with exceptional energy and a rare commercial talent gave great impetus to wine-growing in Douro and was well-known for her acts of social welfare in the region. Her intelligence and kindness earned her the warm admiration of her contemporaries, who affectionately nicknamed her "Ferreirinha" (little Ferreira). <br />Today, more than 250 years later, Ferreira is "the Portuguese brand", the benchmark in excellent quality Porto and Douro wine as "Porto Ferreira", "Barca Vellha" "Reserva Especial", "Callabriga", "Quinta da Leda" and "Antónia Adelaide Ferreira", the symbol of a country and a culture it proudly honours.</p>

Ferby629

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Van Zellers &amp; Co. was officially established in 1780 as an exporter of Port Wine for the first generation of Portuguese van Zelleres</p>

Vanr1424

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Quinta do Ventozelo is one of the largest and oldest Douro Quintas. It has been passing through different hands over the centuries, hands that shaped it and transformed it to what it is today.</p>

Qtvs9845

5/ 5

<p></p><p>H.O Reserva Red is the result of combining plots of the Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Sousão grape varieties. It is a ruby-colored wine with a deep intensity. Its aroma has notes of of ripe black fruit, woodland and balsamic nuances characteristic of the H.O. terroir, in perfect harmony with the spicy harmony with the spicy and complex notes of the Vinhas Velhas. In the mouth, it has structuring tannins balanced by the natural freshness of the wine and in harmony with the notes of barrel ageing.</p>

10439

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Bastardo is a noble grape variety, despite its name invoking something undesirable or controversial. It is mostly found in field blends from old vineyards in the Douro, which is why it is rarely vinified solo. It is undoubtedly a demanding variety in the vineyard, but it produces open-coloured wines that surprise us with their high expressiveness, delicacy and great finesse.</p>

11089

5/ 5

<p></p><p><span>Elegant, fresh and well-balanced, with soft approachable tannins, our Maria Mansa white wine offers delicious notes of fruit on the palate, typical of the wines from this region, in good harmony with the notes of wood</span></p> <p></p>

Mmw418

5/ 5

<p></p> <p>Firmado Reserva White Wine has a very complex nose with pronounced fruit (mandarin, grapefruit, pear, pineapple), dried fruit (walnut, almond), mineral (gunpowder, sweet notes (cinnamon, ginger) and a slight vanilla. In the mouth, the definition of the pear, dried fruit and vanilla stand out. Slightly delicate tannins that add unctuousness and mouthfeel. It finishes long and persistent with a frank, salivating acidity.</p>

10804

5/ 5

<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>

Qbvu7468

5/ 5

<p><span>With a bright lemon colour, it is very aromatic on the nose, with vibrant citrus notes perfectly combined with delicate floral hints and a fresh, marked minerality. Harmonious beginning that leads to a balanced wine with a fresh texture. The palate offers lemony and mineral notes and a vibrant acidity that provides great persistence to the finish</span></p>

6722

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Based in the Upper Douro, Castello d'Alba was the first wine that Rui Roboredo Madeira launched almost 20 years ago. Today is a landmark of the Douro region</p>

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