Bioma 2018 Red Wine

5/ 5

<p></p><p><span>The majority of this Crusted Port bottled in 2014 comes from the Niepoort Pisca vineyard and several vineyards in Vale de Mendiz harvested in 2011, along with a couple of small vineyard parcels from Casal de Loivos high up above Pinhão from the 2012 harvest</span></p>

Nicr

5/ 5

<p></p><p><span>Quinta de Marrocos </span><span>vineyards</span><span> extend up to 180m altitude, on </span><span>terraces</span><span> supported by stone walls. Exposure to the north is one of the key points, favoring a slow maturation of grapes: the altitude offers warm temperatures, the river breeze cools the vineyards at night. The average slope of 80% prevents mechanization, requiring an </span><span>"heroic" viticulture</span><span>. All work is manual, a </span><span>century-old heritage</span><span> that we want to keep, in respect for the age of the vines and the quality of the grapes. The low yields are inherent to this type of vines, without irrigation, in low fertility and a slightly acid pH schist soils.</span></p>

Qmw7717

5/ 5

<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>

Dwro3602

5/ 5

<p></p><p><span lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">The Porto Cálem is a true ambassador brand of port wine. Extremely popular, Cálem is the undisputed leader in the Portuguese market for port wines and in several international wine markets</span></p>

Clro601

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Prats &amp; Symington was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between the well known Bordeaux winemaker, Bruno Prats and the Symington family. It is an independent company specialising in dry red wines which has been at the forefront of the DOC Douro quality revolution and instrumental in driving forward the high quality image of the region.</p> <p></p>

Poscr1117

5/ 5

<p>On the nose Calcário 3 do Principal White Wine is a bold and refined expression of Bairrada’s limestone terroir. Crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes, this wine reflects meticulous winemaking and exceptional vineyard precision. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of French oak barrels and large neutral vats, it strikes a perfect balance between purity and texture</p>

1710

5/ 5

<p></p><p>The dream of producing wines in Dão began in 2012. Since then, we sought for vines, some of them very old, that would express the unique character of this region, where the highlands microclimate and the granite soils have always gave genuine wines.</p> <p>Rótulo Dão Niepoort 2017 Red Wine</p>

Rdn4178

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous “Quintas” in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendents.</p>

Vlbv8015

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Manoella Rosé Wine presents a pale pink hue with bright reflections that reveals a very delicate rosé. Its nose is intense and complex with notes of fresh red fruits, mineral and floral touches. In the mouth, it has excellent freshness and good volume.</p>

Mro8622

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Poeira is the Jorge Moreira's project</p>

Pord2685

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Lavradores de Feitoria (a.k.a. Feitoria) is a unique project, created on September of 2000. Resulted from the union of 15 producers, owners of 18 Quintas spread throughout the best terroirs in the 3 sub-regions of the Douro region (Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior). Nowadays the company has 48 shareholders (of which 15 are producers), and 19 Quintas.  Together, they have a total area of vineyard of more than 600 ha.</p> <p>The goal of this brand has been, since the beginning, to create balanced and elegant wines that age well, having as a starting point the declared commitment with the excellence and tradition of Douro</p> <p> </p> <p></p>

Lfro3670

5/ 5

<p></p><p>The Quinta do Filoco vineyards produce the best nectars of the Douro region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vineyards and the Cellar were being modernized with new equipment, combining tradition and modernity in the well know how to make wine. The vineyards stretched along 130 hectares, surrounded by thickets with typically Mediterranean vegetation that contribute to the unique terroir of the Filoco wines.</p>

Fr8866

5/ 5

<p></p><p>Quinta do Javali Special Cuvee Red Wine presents dark red colour, with almost an opaque center. Nose dominated by fruit, essentially ripe black one. You can also unlock floral hints of crushed violet petals. There are also notes of undergrowth, with allusions to bark aromas, along with bitter chocolate. Long aging in high quality barrels don't mask the wine. On the palate, the structure has a huge dimension, supported by good tannins, which enhance the long persistence of evidence and considerable aging capacity</p>

Qj9231

5/ 5

<p></p><p><span>Alves de Sousa Reserva Pessoal harvest of 2008 has an Accented ruby colour, intense and complex aromas, with spices, eucalyptus, sour cherries and a very thin toast. </span></p>

Asrp542

5/ 5

<p></p><p>The nobleness of the grape Malvasia Fina associated to the ground and the microclimate of Douro has given this wine personality and a unique character.</p>

Qsomf7651

5/ 5

<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>

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