Portuguese Rose Wines
Helpful specialist wine shop from Portugal offering a range of interesting wines from mostly smaller producers. A sort of antidote to the increasing anonymity and sameness of the big chain stores.
Casa Ferreirinha, Vinha Grande Douro Rose, 2019 (Case) Per Bottle: £12.33
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A delicate pale pink colour. On the nose precise red fruit aromas of strawberry and cherry are coupled with hints of violet. A refreshing acidity on the palate carries the flavours onto the long, fresh finish.
Herdade do Peso, Sossego Rose, 2020 (Case) Per Bottle: £9.50
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This ros� has an attractive pale pink colour. The wine is bursting with fragrant aromas of red cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries. On the palate a lively acidity carries the bright fruit flavours onto the crisp and refreshing finish.
Quinta Do Crasto, Douro Rosé, 2019 (Case) Per Bottle: £12.00
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Bright salmon in colour, the wine delivers great aromatic freshness, with attractive notes of wild berry fruit nicely combined with elegant floral hints. Very appealing on the palate, showing good volume and a polished structure made up of soft-textured tannins and vibrant minerality. This is an engaging and balanced wine, with a refreshing finish.
Quinta do Vallado, Touriga Nacional Rose, 2019 (Case) Per Bottle: £14.83
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It has the typical aromas of roses and wild fruits, characteristic of Touriga Nacional, with a lower alcohol level and great acidity.
Quintas do Homem, Rose, 2019 (Case) Per Bottle: £11.17
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A light pink in colour, elegant and fresh summer fruit aromas and elegant and fresh flavours.