Field blend of Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho, Donzelinho and Gouveio from 80 years old vines on schist soils. Vineyard on the right bank of the Douro River, in the prime Cima Corgo zone, at an altitude of 400-600 metres. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 6 months in oak. Clean, precise nose with citrus (tangerine), floral notes and and subtle oak. Fresh, linear, medium bodied, dry. Good minerality and acidity. Very tasty — 4 years ago
God knows what's in here but it's well rounded and deep. All of Dirk's wines are universally adored and I do t think this is any exception to that rule. Power and fruit. — 7 years ago
Petiscaria gorgeous dry white only 9 euros a bottle — 8 years ago
Why do I like this so much? I could sip this easily all night. — 9 years ago
Portuguese wine — 10 years ago
Expressive & aromatic with flowery notes, fleur d’oranger, exotic fruits and a touch of herby minerality.
Surprisingly “serious” for a Muscat with good weight & presence, nice depth and a beautiful salty finish. Highly gastronomic.
A touch too flowery for me but overall a nice one!
Would have never picked it on my own and yet it works! — a year ago
Love Syrah from alentejo. @delfina restaurant — 4 years ago
2017 Niepoort Branco. HB for Barry M. Not as good as the last bottle, but still delicious. Lean and fresh. — 7 years ago
Leathery with big tannins, which I like—but this one could do with a bit more fruit. — 7 years ago
I do like Portuguese wine and this one is such a steal from Aldi at just £4.99. No wine that price is going to be world-class but it's still a great easy drinker for a Friday evening.
Made up of three grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca it gives a hint of spice and cherries on the nose. Taste is some tannin with a good plum and blackberry body. Left to breathe for a couple of hours it ended up being quite smooth. All in all a little diamond for under a fiver. — 8 years ago
91 pontos JJ. Esse vinho está muito agradável. O seu conceito é de um Douro com um estilo mais moderno, menos austero. Tem uma carga de frutas capaz de acompanhar sua evolução por alguns bons anos. Foi um grande prazer degustá-lo na companhia de ilustres confrades e do casal que o idealizou e que possibilitou essa alegria engarrafada chegar às nossas taças.
Um Douro jovem, elegante, macio, pronto e fácil de beber. — 9 years ago
Rum raisin — a year ago
My father in law picked up this gem in Lisbon in 1997 when I snagged a 1994 Fonseca Vintage port. He was looking to spend a more modest amount on a Port to bring home. WOW, what a find. Tawny in structure and color. Well balanced and just a great all around port. — 3 years ago
Simple... if you find it... buy it... do not hesitate. We just had this piece of art, after I smoked some beef ribs. This wine was perfect to finish this epic meal. — 7 years ago
1985 was 1 of the 36 declared vintages of the past 100 years by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto - one of the best actually which they describe as “exceptional quality...a classic vintage, harvested under perfect conditions”
Fonseca stepped to it delivering a wonderful that after 30+ years still is powerful yet has integrated any alcohol heat — 8 years ago
A go-to red for me from the Douro DO of Portugal. Benefits from a 2-hour decant. Comes in at only $8. The winery name, Vila Regia, means "royal town", and was a designation given to towns founded by the Kings of Portugal.
"Ruby colour. Fine and elegant red fruit bouquet, combined with hints of vanilla and coconut. Balanced, rounded, and full-bodied flavour with an elegant, lingering aftertaste."
" — 9 years ago
Syrupy, sweet and perfect for after a meal. — 10 years ago
Richard Rosensweig
Citrus, floral notes and minerality. Very balanced. — 2 months ago