A fantastic wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, we review the Esporao Reserva Red. A blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards in Alentejo, Portugal. The … [Read more...]
Portuguese Wine - The Best Wines From Portugal
The country of Portugal has long been associated with fortified Port wines and for good reason. However, if that’s the only Portuguese wine you drink you are definitely missing out!
Those same grape varieties used in Port make some of the most exciting red wines on the market. But best of all, almost none of them will empty your wallet, simply because the region is not as renowned as it should be. Like Spain, France and Italy, the country has tons of old vineyards with very established vines that produce fantastic fruit.
Much of the wine made here is happening along the Douro River but regions like Alentejo also produce some amazing values. We cover them all in our picks of The Best Wine From Portugal Under $20!
Esporao Assobio Douro Red - A Solid Blend
Another excellent wine from Esporao, the Esporao Quinta Dos Murcas Assobio Douro Red. A blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz and 30% Touriga Franca from 20 year-old vines in Douro, Portugal. 10% of the wine is aged in oak casks for 6 months and it has less than 2 … [Read more...]
Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas Tinto - A Wise Choice
Another fantastic Portuguese red blend via Costco, the Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas Tinto from Companhia das Lezirias. 50% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca and 20% Alicante Bouschet from Tejo, Portugal. The wine is aged in clay amphora. … [Read more...]
Espiral Vinho Verde Rosé - Sweet and Cheap
Thanks to it's $4.99 price tag, the Trader Joe's Espiral Vinho Verde Rosé just squeaks by with a Recommended Buy rating. Rosé from Vinho Verde, Portugal. … [Read more...]
Herdade de Sao Miguel Colheita Seleccionada - The Complete Package
A great wine at a great price, the Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Red from Casa Relvas. A blend of 50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Nacional, 10% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Alentejano, Portugal. Half of the wine was aged in 400L French oak barrels … [Read more...]
Cartuxa Evora Colheita Tinto - Divine
A nicely balanced and harmonious red blend from Portugal, the Cartuxa Evora Colheita Tinto. A blend of 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 40% Alicante Bouschet and 20% Trincadeira from vines over 30 years old in Alentejo, Portugal. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak … [Read more...]
Confidencial Reserva Tinto - An Age-Worthy $7 Wonder
This Costco find may only cost $6.99 but it tastes like it's worth a lot more, the Confidencial Reserva Tinto. The Confidencial Reserva Tinto is a field blend of many different varieties, but primarily Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinta Roriz from … [Read more...]
Adega de Borba Reserva Red - Genuinely Tasty
A satisfying Portuguese red blend with a real cork label, the Adega de Borba Reserva Red. A blend of 30% Trincadeira, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Aragonez (Tempranillo) and 20% Castelao from Alentejo, Portugal. The wine was aged for 12 months in 3rd and 4th year French oak … [Read more...]
Esporao Monte Velho White - Charming
Quite a pleasing blend from Portugal, the Esporao Monte Velho White. A white blend of 40% Antao Vaz, 40% Roupeiro and 20% Perrum from Alentejo, Portugal. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and has just 2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Herdade de Colheiros Red – Good Stuff
Another great value red blend from Portugal, the Herdade de Colheiros Red. A blend of 50% Aragonez (Tempranillo) and 50% Alicante Bouschet from the Taco and Sobreira vineyards in Alentejo, Portugal. The wine spends 12 months in French oak barrels and has just 0.4 g/L of … [Read more...]
Esporao Monte Velho Red - A Solid Sipper
Once again there's lots of value to be found in a sub-$10 Portuguese red blend, the Esporao Monte Velho Red. A blend of 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 35% Trincadeira, 20% Touriga Nacional and 5% Syrah from Alentejo, Portugal. The wine spends 3 months in stainless steel and … [Read more...]
Porta 6 Red - Goes Down Easy
Revisiting the latest vintage of this slightly sweet Portuguese red blend for just $5.99, the Porta 6 from Trader Joe's. 50% Aragones, 40% Castelao and 10% Touriga Nacional from Lisboa, Portugal. The wine has 9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Post Scriptum de Chryseia - P.S. It's Delicious
Fantastic from the first sip, the Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia from the Douro. 51% Touriga Franca and 49% Touriga Nacional from Quinta de Roriz and Quinta de Perdiz in Cima Corgo, Douro, Portugal. The wine is aged for 12 months in 400L neutral French oak … [Read more...]
Jose de Sousa Red – Deeply Delicious
Costco delivers a fantastic Portuguese red blend at a fabulous price, the Jose de Sousa Red from Jose Maria da Fonseca. A blend of 58% Grand Noir, 22% Trincadeira and 20% Aragones (Tempranillo) from Alentejo, Portugal. Part of the wine is fermented in clay pots with the … [Read more...]
Esporao Colheita Branco - Fresh and Creamy
Another pleasing Portuguese blend, this time for the white wine lovers. The Esporao Colheita Branco. A blend of organically grown Viosinho, Antao Vaz and Alvarinho from Alentejano, Portugal. The grapes were partially fermented in concrete tanks and the wine has just 2.3 … [Read more...]
Espiral Vinho Verde - Simply Refreshing
Porch Pounder Alert! A longtime under $5 fave from Trader Joe's, the Espiral Vinho Verde. A sparkling blend of white grapes from Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal. … [Read more...]
Herdade de Sao Miguel Alicante Bouschet - Terrific
Deliciously tart and tasty, the Herdade de Sao Miguel Alicante Bouschet from Casa Relvas. 100% Alicante Bouschet from Alentejano, Portugal. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels and has just 1.1 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Herdade dos Grous Moon Harvested - Love Struck
A big and brooding splurge from Alentejo, the Herdade dos Grous Moon Harvested Alicante Bouschet. Alicante Bouschet from Alentejo, Portugal. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months and has just 0.8 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Cabeca de Toiro Reserva – Charge!
Get yourself to Costco for this $10 Highly Recommended pick, the Cabeca de Toiro ("Head of the Bull") Reserva Tejo DOC from Portugal. A red blend of 34% Syrah, 33% Castelao and 33% Touriga Nacional from the Sao Joao Batista Estate in Brogueiro, Torres Novas, Tejo, … [Read more...]
Esporao Colheita - Super Tart and Tasty
A delicious, organic, co-fermented Portuguese red blend, the Esporao Colheita Tinto. A co-fermented red blend of primarily Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon and Aragonez from the organically certified vineyards of Herdade do Esporao in Alentejo, Portugal. The wine … [Read more...]
Quinta do Ataide Douro Red - Dazzling
A beautiful Portuguese red blend, the Quinta do Ataide Vinho Tinto from Symington Family Estates. A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cao, all organically grown in estate vineyards in the Vilarica Valley of the Douro Superior … [Read more...]
Pocas Vale de Cavalos - Bold and Juicy
A Bulk Buy rating on a Portuguese red blend at a great Costco price, the Pocas Vale de Cavalos. 50% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz and 10% Tinta Barroca from 40-60 year old vines in the Douro Superior subregion of the Douro Valley in Portugal. 20% of … [Read more...]
Casa Santos Lima Red Blend Portugal - Quite The Bargain
The best $6 you can spend at Costco? The Casa Santos Lima Red Blend Portugal. An unspecified blend of native Portuguese varieties from Lisboa, Portugal. The wine is aged four months in oak barrels. … [Read more...]
Esporao Quinta dos Murcas Minas - Savory Stuff
A very pleasing Portuguese red blend, the Esporao Quinta dos Murcas Minas. A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cao and Tinta Francisca from Cima-Corgo, Douro, Portugal. The wine was aged in concrete vats and used French oak casks for 9 months … [Read more...]
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