Racy acidity and good weight on the palate create a well-balanced finish. A nutty complexity combined with textured minerality make for a mouthwateringly delicious wine! 12.5%Įnduring zestiness with fresh lemons and limes, a hint of lemongrass adds complexity. Refreshing lemon and limes topped by dried fruits and toast with good weight and a clean finish that facilitate the next glass! 13.5%įloral notes open a layered and evolving nose of apple skin and some juicy tropical characters. Sophisticated and lofty, akin to a Hunter Semillon. Fresh acidity and precise structure creates a well-balanced wine. 13.5%ĭelightfully complex palate of vibrant grapefruit, soft white peach and thyme. 13%Ī delightfully aromatic nose of flowers and tropical fruits lead to a juicy, plush and flinty-mineral palate, demonstrating real skill in producing this complex and balanced wine. 12.5%Īn enchanting wine well worth visiting for its subtle yet complex aromatic blend of lemon, lime, nuts and dried fruits and a beautifully caressing sensation on the palate. 12.5%įresh citrus and green apples, pretty floral notes, a fine line of acity and a touch of creamy texture amount to a thouroughly enjoyable, well put together wine. Very nicely integrated oak adds a smoky complexity and aids the silky smooth finish. Stone fruits, pineapple and lemon and lime form the basis of this rich, concentrated wine. The following are the best Portuguese white wines as sampled in the 2020 IWSC. Or for something sparkling, try Baga Blanc de Noirs Brut 2017 from Marquês De Marialva, which drew praise from the judges for its delicate notes of grapefruit and lemon, and nutty refreshing character. This year’s IWSC winners are a great representation of this diversity, too – take Adega Cooperativa de Cantanhede’s Villa Rosa Reserva 2017 made with Arinto, a delightful combination of vibrant grapefruit, soft white peach and thyme. The likes of Arinto, Fernão Pires, Antão Vaz and Loureira may not trip off the tongue like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, but they offer a fantastic range of flavour, ranging from crisp and mineral to floral and fruity. Anyone suffering from a jaded palate should explore them – they’re the ideal way to get you excited about wine again.Īs the wine world drowns in a sea of ubiquitous grape varieties, Portugal is rightly proud of its indigenous varieties that you won’t find anywhere else. Twenty years ago, Vinho Verde was the only Portuguese white with any public recognition, but the progress made by the country’s white wines has been extraordinary. But Portugal is enjoying a long-overdue resurgence with its whites, which are some of most diverse – not to mention good-value – you’ll find anywhere in the world. Given its reputation for Port and those big, classy reds from the Douro Valley, that's understandable – to an extent. Portugal is often thought of as red wine country.
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