Taylor’s – Chip Dry – Extra Dry White Port

Taylor’s – Chip Dry – Extra Dry White Port

The nose is fresh and offers minerality as well as a fine incisive /sharp side. It reveals notes of quince, mesocarp, small notes of yellow peach associated with fine touches of small yellow fruits/fresh apricot and hints of eucalyptus. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers ana acidulous frame, juiciness, a small straightness, a fine…

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Sandeman – Fine White Porto

Sandeman – Fine White Porto

The nose is fruity, well-built and offers precision. It reveals notes of dry quince, orangette, small notes of crystallized mandarine associated with small touches of patisserie, caramelization, dry almond and very discreet hints of tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, a certain tension as well as a good…

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Martha’s – Lágrima White Porto

Martha’s – Lágrima White Porto

The nose is aromatic, well-built and offers a fine incisive side as well as a very fine alcoholic hint. It reveals notes of mandarine zests, kumquat, small notes of spices associated with fine touches of Eau-de-vie pear, a discreet hint of spices as well as an imperceptible hint of eucalyptus. The palate is fruity, well-balanced…

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Azul Portugal – White Porto

Azul Portugal – White Porto

The nose is fruity, mineral and offers a certain power/intensity but full of straightness. It reveals notes of Eau-de-vie plum, small yellow fruits, small notes of lemon/dry lemon zests, a very discreet hint of dry mandarine zests and mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, juiciness, a certain straightness, a…

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Ramos Pinto – Adriano Porto White Reserva

Ramos Pinto – Adriano Porto White Reserva

The nose is elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, power, elegance as well as a certain controlled power. It reveals notes of quince, small yellow fruits, small notes of orangette associated with fine touches of kumquat, a discreet hint of honey and spices. The palate is fruity, suave, frank/squared and offers minerality,…

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Delaforce – Fine white Port

Delaforce – Fine white Port

The nose offers a small power. It reveals notes of dry apricot, dry Mirabelle, small notes of dry yellow currant associated with fine touches of nutmeg, small yellow fruits and a very discreet hint of dry almond. The palate is fruity and offers fullness, a small suavity, a fine straightness, energy and a fine fat….

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Quinta Dona Mafalda – Don Kyno 2019 – Douro

Quinta Dona Mafalda – Don Kyno 2019 – Douro

The nose is fruity, gourmand and explosive on the fruit. It reveals notes of pulpy/bright cassis, juicy/bright blueberry, small notes of juicy/bright strawberry associated with touches of crushed raspberry, nutmeg, fine hints of aromatic herbs/thyme/olive tree as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and a hint of vanilla essence. The palate is fruity, gourmand…

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Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas 2018 – Douro

Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas 2018 – Douro

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness and harmony. It reveals notes of ripe lemon, juicy white peach, small notes of mesocarp associated with fine touches of grapefruit, zests as well as an imperceptible hint of orange flowers and local copse. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, juicy and offers a good definition and a…

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Vale D. Maria – Vinhas Do Sabor 2018 – Douro Superior

Vale D. Maria – Vinhas Do Sabor 2018 – Douro Superior

The nose is fruity and offers freshness, minerality. It reveals notes of juicy/crunchy pear, apple, small notes of flowers/varietals associated with small touches of lemon zests, dry zests as well as very discreet hints of quenette (in the background). The palate is mineral, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame and suavity. On the…

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Ramos Pinto – 2017 Vintage

Ramos Pinto – 2017 Vintage

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a beautiful freshness, power and intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe raspberry and small notes of blueberry/plum associated with fine hints of zan, garrigue/sense of the place as well as a discreet hint of rosemary and grey pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy…

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