Wines of Portugal

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Screen Shot 2016-08-28 at 3.02.43 PMContinuing on our journey, after writing previously about wines from Argentina and Italy, it was time to taste some Portuguese wines.

Wines of Portugal kindly sent us some samples to try because we couldn’t make it to their Producer Showcase in Seattle a couple of months ago.

Vera Vinho Verde Rosado 2014 ($12)
This rose´ comes from Vinho Verde in northwest Portugal, and is known because it contains less carbonation than is popular in the region. Medium-bodied, balanced and with a bit of sparkle, you’ll find strawberry and watermelon flavors along with fresh stone fruits and minerals. Think about pairing this distinct offering with fish or shellfish.

Quinta Dos Murcas Assobio Red 2013 ($13)
This dark red wine also has faint aromas of strawberries, but combined with earthy notes, black pepper and cocoa. On the palate, we found notes of black fruit, cedar and dried herbs in a long finish. Well-structured and robust, consider pairing it with grilled meats or spicy beef.

Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional 2012 ($13)
A full-bodied red, Follies is deep purple, dense and concentrated with notes of cassis, dark fruit such as cherries and blackberries, spices and chocolate. Drink it with steak, savory beef stew or stinky cheeses.

We hope you venture out of your typical wine choices and try some great wines from Portugal.

Cheers,
Margot and Dave

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About Margot

Margot has been writing about wine since 1997 at KOIN-TV in Portland, Oregon; ten years later, she created this blog. Write for Wine focuses on the fine wines of Washington state, with additional posts about Oregon, B.C., California, ANZ, France, Italy, Spain and more. A former national journalist in Canada and the U.S., Margot has been a Washington wine enthusiast since moving to Seattle in 1999. Her motto: “It’s wine o’clock somewhere.”