The Cellar: Summer Values from Portugal
Friday, June 14, 2013
2011 Cape Roca Alvarinho, Minho, Portugal
Minho is located in Portugal’s northwestern corner. The region runs along the Spanish border facing the famed Rias Baixas region to the north. Minho is the coolest and wettest part of the Portugal so it is not surprising that it is the white varietals that dominate the landscape in this region. The most widely planted grape varietal in this area is Alvarinho, a grape varietal known for producing light everyday wines usually filled with refreshing acidity with stone fruit and citrus flavors.
2008 Quinta de Cabriz Reserva, Dão, Portugal
This week’s second wine is a traditional red blend from the central Portuguese wine region of Dão. Dão is located inland along the river that bears the same name and surrounded by mountains. The conditions in this area are enhanced by a stable continental climate that makes it possible to grow all sorts of grapes. While the diverse grapes grown here produce all types and styles of wine, the region's specialty is hearty red blends made primarily from the Touriga Nacional grape, a widely popular varietal grown on most Portuguese wine regions and one of the principle varietals in Port, Douro and others.
Enjoy!
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