Great value Portuguese white wines
The future looks bright for Portuguese whites, says Sarah Ahmed. Here are five to try, all below £25 and with Sarah's tasting notes and scores made freely available online.
Great value Portuguese white wines
‘Portugal’s whites were once dull and oxidative,‘ said Sarah Ahmed – but things have changed.
‘Modern viticulture and winemaking have helped to preserve aromatics, fruit and freshness in warmer area.’
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The following Portuguese white wines have all scored more than 91 points and were available for under £25 per bottle.
Introduction copy written and edited by Eleanor Douglas. Wine reviews below by Sarah Ahmed.
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Druida, Encruzado Reserva, Dão, Dão, Portugal, 2016
Just like crunching into a fresh juicy apple, there is a vibrant zesty character here with delicate white stone fruit notes and floral aromas.
2016
DruidaDão
Vale da Capucha, Blend, Torres Vedras, Lisboa, Portugal, 2015
Proximity to the Atlantic gives Chablis-like nervosity to this thrilling organic blend of Fernão Pires and Arinto. Precise palate, with lip-smacking acidity.
2015
Vale da CapuchaTorres Vedras
Casa de Mouraz, Dão, Dão, Portugal, 2016
This field blend is punchy, with brisk acidity. Expect it to put on weight and layers with bottle age, especially resin notes. Characterful organic wine.
2016
Casa de MourazDão
Casa de Mouraz, Air, Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2015
A cut above commercial citrus zingers, this organic Loureiro-Trajadura-Azal blend shows delicacy and line. With a racy citric backbone, the 8g/l residual sugar is worn effortlessly. Just off-dry.
2015
Casa de Mouraz
Niepoort, Redoma, Cima Corgo, Douro Valley, Portugal, 2016
Long, deep and not forced, with the oak dialled back. Gently lemony 'floaty' fruit, salty green olives, ripe apple, sweet talc, bay leaf and pebbly acidity.
2016
NiepoortCima Corgo
