Portuguese Syrah is a red grape variety that, although not native to Portugal, has found a successful home in the country’s warm climate regions. Syrah, known for its dark-skinned berries, produces deeply coloured, full-bodied wines. In Portugal, these wines are known for their richness, showcasing intense flavours of blackberry, plum, and pepper, often with hints of chocolate or coffee resulting from oak ageing. Despite their intensity, Portuguese Syrah wines typically offer a good balance, thanks to the grape’s inherent tannic structure and natural acidity. While not as traditional as Touriga Nacional or Tinta Roriz, Portuguese Syrah offers a compelling, bold choice for red wine lovers.
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£12.50Deep ruby in colour. The nose boasts vibrant aromas of ripe cherries, juicy blackberries and blackcurrants. On the palate, plush tannins give a lovely mouthfeel and a crisp acidity carries the mellow fruit flavours onto the smooth finish.
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£30.50Herdade do Peso comprises 457 hectares in Vidígueira, a sub-region of Alentejo, of which 160 hectares are planted under vine. Their vineyards sit against a backdrop of gently rolling hills and the new eco-friendly winery boasts an on-site reservoir and olive groves dating back to Roman times. Despite its southerly […]
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£30.50The earliest records mentioning Quinta do Crasto and its wine production date back to 1615. It later received Feitoria status (the highest vineyard classification of the time), together with the other noteworthy estates of the Douro Valley. Between 1758 and 1761, the Marquis of Pombal ordered the installation of 335 […]
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