Dona Francisca

António Augusto Ferreira, producer of Dona Francisca, developed this brand with the French winemaker Jean-Hugues Gros, and the result is a unique wine.An old passion for the land, the Douro and wine led him and his wife, Joana Queiroz Ribeiro, to abandon their previous life and dedicate themselves, body and soul, to the production of this wine. Dona Francisca intends to be a wine brand with its own identity, guided by simplicity, which represents the essence of the Douro valley and the rhythm of its terraces. Available for purchase!
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Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is a place of extreme beauty in the heart of Douro valley and owned by Amorim family since 1999. The family connection to the wine comes from afar, through its connection with the export houses of Vila Nova de Gaia in the cork business. Meanwhile the dream came true and the project is now in the hands of the 4th generation of the family. With a story longer than 250 years, the property displays conserved structures and the cellar original building from 1764, after interventions by the architect Arnaldo Barbosa. The oenological rigor and the diversity of different 42 vineyard plots forced an alliance of traditional processes and sophisticated technology, adding two fully mechanized presses, wine fermentation tanks with different systems and more recently, the design of a small "Atelier" in ancient granite lagares - a small manual cellar that treats wines as study works to become the «grande reservas» of the house, all unique wines, authentic and high-quality, in a total of about 300000L. The Pomares range of this estate is positioned in the segment of gastronomic wines with high quality, but uncompromised, thus corresponding to the character of this new generation, which also shows a special taste for cuisine and looks for gourmet trends. Grainha Reserva Branco, a wine with an exuberant structure, and Grainha Reserva Tinto, a deep Douro with special precision, inherit the responsibility to do justice to the strong notoriety of the brand, owned by Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Quinta Nova Grande Reserva and Quinta Nova Refêrencia are two excellent wines that place their producer in a prominent place. The iconic Mirabilis Red 2017 (96-98 points), Mirabilis Branco 2018 (92-94 points) and the novelty Quinta Nova Aeternus 2017 (94-96 points) shine in the disputed ranking of international critic Mark Squires. For this renowned critic Mirabilis Tinto is probably the wine that will compete in the future to be the best of Quinta Nova's iconic wine collection. Aeternus, although very young, already shows personality and potential. As for white wine Mirabilis is undoubtedly a wine that reveals purity and adherence and represents one of the ex-libris of the property and the Douro region. Availabe for purchase!!!
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Palacio Brejoeira alvarinho

When we talk about Alvarinho, it is impossible not to associate it with Brejoeira Palace. But, what is this place? Brejoeira Palace is one of the largest wine producers in the region. It stands out, among other things, for its historical value and the emblematic tradition that characterizes each of its products. Also known as Quinta da Brejoeira, you can found it in Monção. One of its most outstanding features is that it is a 30-hectare property of which 18 are destined exclusively for Alvarinho plantations. In addition to being one of the best-known winemaking companies, Brejoeira Palace draws much attention for its structure and appearance. It is a grand building of neoclassical style dating from the late nineteenth century and, at the same time, has had a success that has forged a magnificent destination. Brejoeira Palace has a range of products that can be placed in the Alvarinho category and include the following: - PALÁCIO DA BREJOEIRA ALVARINHO MAGNUM 2015: It is a type of wine that is made from a variety of Alvarinho under a maceration of 6 to 8 months in bottles before being marketed. It has a bright color with citrus reflections; its aroma is fruity with notes of stone fruit and light jam. Its flavor is complex, full of ripe fruit and with a long finish; a fact that makes it perfect to accompany white meat dishes. - PALÁCIO DA BREJOEIRA ALVARINHO 2018: It is a 100% Alvarinho wine with a clear appearance and citrus color. Its intense and complex aroma, together with its intense flavor, making it an elegant and fresh option. It has a fruity character with citrus and tropical fruit aromas. It has good volume, with a very pleasant and persistent finish. It is ideal to accompany white meat and fish. - AGUARDENTE BAGACEIRA ALVARINHO: Bagaceira wine that is obtained from the distillation of "bagasse", a variety of Alvarinho. It has a clear and transparent color with the floral aroma that characterizes the Alvarinho. It is a very soft brandy that superimposes the alcoholic character and generates a harmonious sensation on the palate. It is a good option for before and after each meal. - AGUARDENTE VELHA ALVARINHO: It can be considered as the most popular Alvarinho wine. To obtain it, the typical Alvarinho grape is distilled and macerated in French oak barrels located in the old vault of Brejoeira Palace for 10 to 12 years. It has a soft aroma with velvety flavor, very typical of its origins, as well as its emblematic amber color. It is the best option for after a good meal.
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Palato do Côa

Palato do Coa started in 2007, when the winemaker Carlos Magalhães challenged 5 of his friends to buy Quinta da Saudade, located in the Douro Superior, Vila Nova de Foz Côa; considered by many one of the best terroir of the Douro region, in Portugal. With the goal to produce the best Douro wines, the estate has 7.5 hectares of old vineyards and 8.5 hectares planted in 2010. Since its foundation, the objective of this society is to create wines capable of competing and surpassing what is best done in the demarcated Douro region. In order for this to happen, the experience and know-how accumulated by the other partners as lovers and connoisseurs of good wines is essential. The grape varieties chosen for the production of the Palato do Coa wines are the prestigious Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Alicante Bouschet for reds, and Rabigato, Viosinho and Códega do Larinho for whites. Do you already taste Palato do Coa wines? Available for pruchase!!
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