Douro

Quinta de la Rosa - La Rosa Branco 2023

"All the attributes of a Douro white wine according to Jancis Robinson!

"Fresh citrus and pear with an attractive stony/dusty freshness and no oak impression. A very subtle floral note of white blossom. On the palate, the wine is lively but complemented by a slightly creamy texture. Pure, fresh and appetizing, with a slight chalky note on the finish. All the attributes of a young, lively Douro white wine, ready now but not rushed. 2024-2026" (Jancis Robinson 2024)

Quinta de la Rosa - Douro Dourosa 2022

"A gourmet, accessible Douro, blending typical Portuguese grape varieties!

A cuvée of predominantly Touriga National grapes, with crisp, appetizing red fruit aromas: it opens elegantly with strawberry, raspberry and morello cherry, vibrant and balanced, with a savory, subtly spicy finish. A friendly, accessible Douro!

Alves de Sousa - Gaivosa Primeiros Anos 2019

"A blend of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties for a unique tasting experience!

Fresh and lively, it delights with its luscious fruit, silky texture and sensation of freshness. This is an old-fashioned field blend, but with younger vines, a deliberate move. It can age to the end of the decade, but I wouldn't be surprised if many want to drink it now. (The Wine Advocate 2022)

Alves de Sousa - Caldas Reserva Touriga Nacional 2017

3.2/5 (4 reviews)

"100% Touriga National: one of Portugal's finest grape varieties".

With a broad aromatic palette, this cuvée offers notes of violets, black plums, blackberries and dark chocolate: this Caldas Reserva Touriga Nacional is full-bodied but retains its charm and elegance. Structured and complex with mineral flavors, it finishes long and delicious.

Alves de Sousa - Branco Da Gaivosa 2021

4/5 (4 reviews)

"The complexity of the Douro's white grape varieties makes this a dazzling wine!

Savory and spicy, it's wonderfully fresh with a hint of lime. A little tense too, it should be an excellent summer refreshment. If it drinks very well now, it can also age very well. (The Wine Advocate 2022)

Niepoort - Redoma Reserva 2020

4/5 (3 reviews)

Redoma Reserva 2020 has an empyreumatic, citrus and orange blossom nose. Perfectly balanced, the palate is elegant and lively, with floral and woody notes. This white wine will go well with seafood risotto...

Niepoort - Douro Redoma 2018

3.2/5 (8 reviews)

"[...] Like its siblings in the top 2018 category, the fruit profile is not very expressive at the moment, and it will need a few years in the cellar to show itself at its best. Upside potential, however, seems most likely to be realized here in the batch. Time will eventually give us that answer, so come back to 2026. Here's another of Niepoort's 2018s that you'll only want to buy if you can cellar it, at least for a few years. This wine looks like a beauty in the making [...]" (Wine Advocate 2021)

Niepoort - Douro Redoma blanc 2020

3/5 (2 reviews)

Redoma Branco is unbeatable value for money! An intense, textured and luminous cuvée that reveals a beautiful power that is maintained over time. A wine to be cellared to fully appreciate its potential!

Niepoort - Douro Batuta 2017

"Lots of blackberry, damp earth and black mushroom aromas. Full-bodied, with good depth of fruit and tannins. Smooth and intense. Slate and black fruits on the finish. Needs time to mellow. Try after 2022. (James Suckling 2020)

Niepoort - Drink Me 2020

4/5 (1 review)

Drink Me is the perfect cuvée to share as an aperitif. Expressive, floral and fresh, it almost exudes an air of vacation. The palate remains discreet and light. A simple, effective cuvée!

Quinta do Noval - Cedro do Noval 2017

3.4/5 (11 reviews)

"Fresh, silky and subtly concentrated, it shows its fruit essence on the tongue [...] The fruity to fresh sensation makes it both suave and savory. It also has ripe tannins. It can last a while, but don't hesitate to drink it as soon as it comes out." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Mark Squires)

Quinta do Noval - Touriga Nacional 2017

3.6/5 (7 reviews)

"The 2017 Touriga Nacional was aged for ten months in French oak barrels [...] More generous than the other single varietals that have tasted this Noval cuvée, it also has the best structure while retaining the silky character of Petit Verdot. Fresh, pure and discreet, this Touriga is a perfect table wine. However, it needs some time to show better fruit expression" (Wine Advocate 2019 - Mark Squires)

Quinta do Noval - Reserva 2016

3/5 (1 review)

"A little richer than the 2015 (also reviewed as Tinto, the estate's red), while retaining the same tannic structure and a sense of freshness, it's also beautifully textured with the sensation of a velvety wave on the palate. It also retains a sophisticated, magnificent mid-palate finesse. It has outstanding potential, one of the best I know of from the estate, if not Noval's best table wine." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Mark Squires)

Niepoort - Douro Coche 2018

One of Niepoort's finest vintages! Coche is synonymous with elegance, grace and finesse. Its round, airy texture frames aromas of white berries, kumquat and lemon caviar. A true goldsmith's wine!

Quevedo - Claudia's blanc 2015

3.5/5 (8 reviews)

A blend of local grape varieties, Claudia's white cuvée displays aromatic complexity right from the glass, with notes of citrus, gunflint and smoke. The ample, elegant palate continues with freshness and a surprisingly smooth, round finish. A real treat!