Portugal
The wines of Portugal are renowned for their unique and diverse characteristics, with a rich history of winemaking that dates back centuries. This Southern European country produces a range of different wines, from crisp whites to full-bodied reds, each with its own distinct style and flavor profile.
One of the most famous Portuguese wines is Port wine, a fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley region. Port is known for its sweet, rich flavor and is often served as a dessert wine. Another popular Portuguese wine is Vinho Verde (green wine), a refreshing, light-bodied wine that is perfect for warm weather.
In addition to these famous wines, Portugal also produces a range of high-quality table wines, including both red and white varietals. Some of the most popular grape varieties grown in Portugal include Touriga Nacional, Alvarinho, and Aragonez.
Portuguese winemakers are known for their use of traditional winemaking techniques, including ageing wines in oak barrels and using indigenous grape varieties. This approach results in wines with unique flavors and aromas that are distinctive to the region.
In recent years, the wines of Portugal have gained increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide. With its diverse range of wines and unique winemaking techniques, Portugal is a must-visit destination for wine lovers and a region worth exploring.
The wines of Portugal offer a unique and diverse range of flavors and styles, from the sweet and rich Port wine to the refreshing Vinho Verde. With its use of traditional winemaking techniques and indigenous grape varieties, Portuguese wine is a must-try for wine enthusiasts.
Portugal
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Porto | 1 | - | HK$4,770.00 | |||||
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Experience the epitome of fine Portuguese wine-making with the exquisitely crafted Quinta Vale Dona Maria Vintage Port 2001. As a prestige offering from Douro Valley's respected winemaker Cristiano van Zeller, this extraordinary Port exemplifies exceptional dedication to detail and tradition. Aged for 20 months in wooden barrels, it enticingly balances freshness with complexity in each bottle. Quinta Vale Dona Maria Vintage Port 2001's bouquet reveals a distinctively rich and opulent blend of dark fruits and berries, accentuated with subtle notes of spice and cocoa. On the palate, expect the bracing distinction of chewy tannins, elegantly fused with a velvety texture and superbly long finish. An impressive piece of art crafted from a blend of approximately 30 grape varieties, this Port wine is a spectacular example of the winery’s superior understanding of the terroir, offering a testament to the stellar legacy of Quinta Vale Dona Maria. |
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Porto | 1 | - | HK$1,635.00 | |||||
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Experience the pleasure of the exquisite Ramos Pinto LBV 2017, a fine testament to the craft of Portuguese winemaking. Hailing from the prestigious Douro region, this late bottled vintage port was crafted entirely from grapes harvested in the celebrated 2017 season. Renowned producers, Ramos Pinto, utilise a traditional foot-treading technique in stone lagares, ensuring extensive skin contact for a robust colour and complex flavour. The wine basks in ageing in large wooden vats for four to six years, fostering a maturity beyond its years. The result is a rich, full-bodied elixir boasting sumptuous notes of ripe red fruit and subtle hints of cocoa. As it lingers on the palate, the Ramos Pinto LBV 2017 captivates with a beautifully structured balance of sweetness and acidity, leaving a tantalizing finish. Outstanding in its class, Ramos Pinto LBV 2017 is a compelling choice for any discerning aficionado of fine wine. |
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Porto | 2 | 100 (WE) | HK$3,900.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (100)This is going to be a major, impressive wine. All the elements are there: ripe blackberry fruit, powerful acidity, dense tannins and spice. It has the structure to live on for decades. |
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Porto | 1 | - | HK$10,260.00 | |||||
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A testament to the art of Portuguese winemaking, Sao Pedro Das Aguias Mais De 40 Anos Port NV is a sublime offering steeped in tradition. Its divine complexity is owed to the rare old wines that comprise its blend, each handpicked from the finest vineyards of Douro Valley. Produced by Sao Pedro Das Aguias, famed for its commitment to authenticity and exceptional quality, this port ventures beyond the typical, promising a sensory journey like no other. Expect a bewitching symphony of flavours and aromas, encapsulating over 40 years of meticulous crafting. From the engagingly rich mahogany hue to the bewitching aromas of dried fruits and delicate spice, every sip is a portal to cherishable moments. Balanced on the palate, generous in body and defined by its exceptional depth and length, Sao Pedro Das Aguias Mais De 40 Anos Port NV is a distinguished, exquisite port that leaves a long-lasting impression even on the most discerning of palates. |
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Porto | 1 | 91 (WA) | HK$2,525.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (91)The purple/black-colored 2007 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port exhibits an alluring bouquet of mineral, pencil lead, espresso, violets, black currant, and fruitcake. Dense and structured on the palate, it has an excellent integration of alcohol, acidity, and tannin. It should be one of the longer lived wines of the vintage with 12-15+ years of aging potential and a drinking window extending through 2037. |
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Porto | 6 | 92 (VN) | HK$3,435.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Good bright medium ruby. High-toned aromas of dark berries, licorice, spices, minerals and sexy oak. Broad and lush on the palate, showing an almost liqueur-like quality but also lovely vibrancy to its black raspberry and floral flavors. This very intense, elegant port finishes with nutty, supple tannins and excellent saline persistence. Has the depth and density to gain in complexity with extended bottle aging but it's not especially tough to taste even today. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WE) | HK$2,010.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) | HK$3,320.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)Now with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylor’s over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylor’s show more delineation and refinement with pure black currant, cassis, pencil box, hints of marzipan and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and sumptuous with super-fine tannins, very pure blackberry and boysenberry notes interlaced with cedar, dried fig and a touch of black pepper on the beautifully refined finish. Excellent. |
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Porto | 1 | 19.5 (JR) | HK$3,375.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (19.5)This wine was placed immediately after the super-opulent Fonseca in the BFT tasting which may have been a mistake. This is restrained. Well mannered, discreet, keeps its powder very dry. But on the palate it opens out in the most superb, burgundian peacock's tail sort of way. Another wonderful wine from The Fladgate Partnership. Utterly different from the Fonseca. Upright and straight backed. But irreproachable. My gums are virtually impervious to sugar and acid but this wine set them vibrating a bit. Dried prunes ground up with rocks. |
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Porto | 2 | 100 (JS) | HK$3,255.00 | |||||
James Suckling (100)OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025. |
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Porto | 1 | 99.0 | HK$3,215.00 | |||||
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Porto | 1 | 19.5 (RM) | HK$3,920.00 | |||||
Richard Mayson (19.5)A ‘classic’ declaration from Taylor’s: a blend from Quinta de Vargellas in the Douro Superior (‘the backbone’) and Quintas Terra Feita and Junco in the Pinhão Valley. Deep, scented (violets and esteva or gum cistus), minty too, restrained but already quite expressive; lovely pure mint and berry fruit backed by fine grained tannins which rise in the mouth to a long, level, linear finish. Not especially big but beautifully poised and very elegant. This has all the qualities of a long term keeper. It is already magnificent and will be even more so in 15 to 20 years. |
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Porto | 1 | - | HK$12,620.00 | |||||
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Porto | 1 | - | HK$4,165.00 | |||||
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Porto | 1 | 17.5 (JR) | HK$2,540.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (17.5)Blackish crimson with medium rim. Heady and ripe on the nose. Subtle and savoury. Satin-smooth palate entry and a very dry end but really exciting and herbal in the middle. Very much in the Taylor's idiom. Neat and ambitious. |
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Dao | 1 | - | HK$1,665.00 | |||||
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Indulge your senses with the exquisite Textura, Pura, Dao 2018, a wine that exudes craftsmanship and attention to detail. Hailing from the heartland of Portugal’s famed Dão region, and meticulously crafted by Textura winery, this Portuguese red boasts a distinct character reflective of its unique terroir. The Wine Folly praises it for its elegant balance of tannin, acidity and minerality. Every bottle of Textura, Pura, Dao 2018 is a testament to eco-friendly viticulture. The hand-selected grapes not only respect the environment but also bestow rich aromas of dark fruits and spices. Notably absent is any use of oak, allowing the pure expression of fruit and terroir to shine through, an ode to traditional winemaking practices it must be remembered. Sip on the Textura, Pura, Dao 2018, a wine that celebrates the essence of artisanal winemaking. Savour every nuanced layer, every refined sip and appreciate the journey behind every bottle. |
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Porto | 2 | 92 (VN) | HK$4,165.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Deep ruby. Vibrant, expressive aromas and flavors of kirsch, dark chocolate and flowers. Very dense, fat and sweet, with excellent inner-mouth energy leavening the impression of lushness. Finishes long and sweetly tannic, with a bit of brandy to be absorbed. This has the density and tannic clout for a graceful evolution in bottle. |
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Porto | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$3,535.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Very complex with dried flowers and roses. Full-bodied, very layered and tightly wound. Chewy and powerful. Firm and off-dry. Needs five or six years to soften. Beauty. Try in 2024. |
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