Wines from the Douro Valley: Poeira Red

Douro Poeira Red

Poeira is a poised, elegant drink. As the specialists of wines from Portugal knows well, beverage that comes from the land of Douro are sustained in a strong tannicity, but Poeira is an exception for its sustained acidity. Drinkable and desirable immediately, with a unique personality, an expressive aroma and the depth and freshness that characterize the wine-maker's products. If it seemed tightly full opening, that resolves fairly fast and it is subtle in most respects, gentle, but adorable. There's plenty of elegance as well, with fresh acidity and a rich, chewy finish of dark chocolate and hints of mint. Ideal to match with red meats, game and strong types of cheese.  

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Wines from the Douro Valley: Quinta da Leda Red

Douro Quinta da Leda Red

Quinta da Leda, produced by the Casa Ferreirinha, arises in the golden cradle of Barca Velha with the fusion of the “castas tradicionais” of Douro, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca e Tinta Roriz. Located to the east of the Douro, this brand is one of jewels in Ferreira's legacy. Quinta da Leda reinvented itself with wines of great complexity of aspects:, built in 2001, is exemplary in that it follows an approach that allows the winemaker direct contact with the wine. The grapes are received on the uppermost level and gravity is used to move the grapes, ensuring a far more natural flow, with noted gains in wine quality.

This noble wine is deep, dark crimson, with dark fruits aroma like cherry, plum and an herbal note. Plenty of oak spice on the palate, and a balsamic taste, mixed with a scent of black tea and tobacco. Smooth but dense tannins well filled out by the fruit. Juicy and moreish and good length. A sense of dryness is caused by the sociable tannins presence, an austerity that matches great with elaborate dishes.

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Wines from the Douro Valley: Passadouro Reserva

Douro Passadouro Reserva

Quinta do Passadouro, situate along the Pinhão river, near the Vale de Mendiz, is immersed in the heart of the Douro. Passadouro Reserve has the intense, concentrated colour amd a heat of ruby.

A particularly spiced aroma, vegetable and fresh, with black ripe fruits notes, and few mentohlated and resinous recall.

It shows sweet oak on the nose and a denser, tighter palate with crushed dark berry and cherry fruit supported by a firm backbone of sinewy tannins.

Passadouro is a wine that requires a refined palate, for its pronounced taste, And it is advised to let it settle, with a suggested maturing.

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Wines from the Douro Valley: Meandro Vale Meão Red

Douro Meandro Vale Meão Red

Douro is the wine-producing region per excellence. Its beverages, wines or porto, has unique features in its colors, flavor and taste. Quinta do Vale Meão has a legendary story, an estate considered one of the finest of the region. Founded in 1877 by the famous Adelaide Ferreira, today is owned by his grandson Francisco Olazabal. A red wine produced by this firm is a guarantee of high-class. Meandro Vale Meão Red has a warming liquoricey edge, good definition of red and black fruits, hints of black olive and an exhibition of an opaque ruby purple color. The wine consists of a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and small amounts of other native grapes as Tinto Cão and Sousão. A medium bodied wine, with soft tannins, good acidity and a long length, that match great with red meats and creamy cheese.

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