Portugal High End Wijnen

The Anas Reserva comes from a vineyard located right next to the Guadania River. This large river has a tributary which flows next to the vineyard towards Herdade do Sobroso. This river is called AnAs and this means: "of the ducks" because this stream of about 4 km flows into a small lake near the winery which is populated by many ducks (hence the duck appears on the Sobroso labels). . This river is among other things a reason why such fantastic wines can be made which also have a very controlled level. The freshness, cooling, water and sediment deposition is unique to Alentejo.

The Encruzado Reserva Quinta da Falorca consists for 95% of the most beautiful white grape from the Daô - the Encruzado. This grape has the ability to maintain almost a perfect balance between sugars and acidity. It produces dry, fruity and aromatic wines and is one of Portugal's top white grape varieties. This grape has an extraordinary aging potential and we see that with this white wine from Quinta da Falorca because this wine can remain in your cellar or wine fridge until 2033 without any problems. The wine has matured in new French oak and has a perfect alcohol percentage of 13% and this makes the wine super elegant. The wine receives high ratings year-in-year-out. The 2021 was not released until early June 2022. In his younger years drinking from a large (burgundy) glass. We will not deny that we also like to drink Falorca wines. A very high level, elegance at its best and price quality is excellent.

The Sobroso Branco Barrique Select has a clear color in the glass with a very light green/yellowish cast. In the nose fresh notes of flowers and tropical fruits. The wine is medium-bodied in the mouth and very layered with the complexity of the Antão Vaz, which gives the wine extra freshness and intensity. This wine reflects the terroir of Alentejo. This is a real terroir wine and is a gastronomically beautiful glass with refined fish such as bream, tuna or grilled brill. Also a great wine that combines excellently with creamy sauces with rich fish dishes and mature cheeses.

This Quinta da Falorca is an example of a beautiful, traditional Dao wine with a great price/quality. At Falorca, they always bring the Traditional Blend to the market after 4-5 years. This is purposefully kept off the market until they start drinking at their best especially as the Touriga is a grape with great aging potential and needs time to mature. The vineyards are on average 40 year old vines with some vineyards over 70 years old. These contain over 30 different Touriga clones and this important genetic strain is carefully preserved by grafting cuttings from existing old vines onto new roots. One of the reasons Quinta da Falorca wines are among the very best Portuguese wines is because the Falorca vineyards are able to produce ripe tannins and sugar levels in Touriga Nacional at 13-13.5% alcohol so the wines remain unprecedented elegant and don't become alcohol bombs.

The Colheito from Casal das Freiras has a lively fresh ruby red color. In the nose fresh aromas of red fruit and vegetable notes and very light a little tobacco. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied and elegant in taste with firm tannins and balanced acidity. As far as we are concerned, this is an ideal wine for the terrace (just cool it slightly as they do in Portugal), with the BBQ, spare ribs or a well-made Hamburger on the Green Egg or delicious as a standalone glass with good company. The Colheito Tinto is such a wine with a very good price/quality ratio that you have to pay double for in France or Italy, so the motto is definitely to try the Portuguese wines before the prices rise here too, as we are currently seeing in Spain.

The Herade do Sobroso Sobro Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It is an intense red wine, wonderfully concentrated with fine aromas of chocolate and ripe fruit. Sultry, round and well balanced and with an excellent price/quality ratio. Beautiful as a stand-alone glass and recommended with juicy meat and game dishes.