A traditional region a couple hours away from Lisbon has been crafting long-lived wines. Charming, complex aromatics of earth, spices, and a bit of animal. Fresh and good acidity with savory fruits and herbs. Decant for a couple hours to best enjoy this treat.
Colares is a tiny Portuguese town perched on an idyllic, seaside cliff that looks like it's straight out of a nautical fairy tale. Unsurprisingly, the fairytale-esque land has fallen victim to real estate popularity. Ocean-front homes have smothered vineyard parcels for years, whittling down the land to a mere 50 acres. Ramisco is a red grape native to these brilliant beaches. Ancient vines run deep in salty earth lending themselves to exceptional quality. Ramisco is an individual: it grows no where else in the world, though many have tried. It is original. Adega Viuva Gomes Ramisco is a wine-world treasure. Its rarity and intrigue are second to none. A wine of legend. A noble secret shared only with those who are willing to learn.
The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven...
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