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"Since the turn of the century, Portugal has emerged from shadows to become one of the most interesting and exciting red wine regions in the world today. |
Over the past year, I tasted more than 100 Portuguese table wines, about a quarter of which rated outstanding. Portugal offers many distinctive wines that provide unique flavours. They deserve to be explored by wine lovers looking for something different." |
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Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator's Managing Editor - Jun 2005
Note: Wine Spectator is wine's world leading magazine |
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Quinta da Pacheca |
| Location: |
Cambres - Lamego
(Douro) |
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not required |
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| One of the oldest Douro wine brands and one of the rarest estates where the vineyard spreads over a flat ground, instead of the traditional terraces. It offers exceptional visit and availability conditions.
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Quinta do Vale D. Maria |
| Location: |
Sarzedinho
(Douro) |
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yes
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required |
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| Being the pride of Cristiano van Zeller, one of the most well known names of the Douro, Quinta Vale D. Maria is a beautiful estate with 19 ha (10 of which are vineyard), located at the heart of the Torto Valley.
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Wine & Soul |
| Location: |
Vale Mendiz - Pinhão
(Douro) |
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required |
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| A small familiar company which produces the Pintas, an exceptional garage wine that quickly became recognized among the famous brands of the region. Annual production limited to about 5.000 bottles. |
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Ervideira |
| Location: |
Reguengos Monsaraz
(Évora) |
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yes
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recomended |
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| The Leal da Costa family continues the wine production tradition which dates back to 1880, then carried out by the Count of Ervideira, as one can see in the bottles the company exhibits in its wine tasting room.
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Quinta do Vallado |
| Location: |
Régua
(Douro) |
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yes
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recomended |
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| The vineyard spreads over both banks of the Corgo River and over the slope which leads to the estate viewpoint. It is the birthplace of one of the most rewarded and acclaimed nectars of the region.
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Quinta do Passadouro |
| Location: |
Vale Mendiz - Pinhão
(Douro) |
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yes
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required |
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| Surrounded by the Pinhão River valley, the estate stands out for the beauty of its landscape and vineyard. The grapes produced here have originated, under other labels, some renowned wines. |
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Quinta de Chocapalha |
| Location: |
Ald.Galega - Alenquer
(Oeste) |
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yes
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recomended |
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| A traditional farm, typical of the hills of Alenquer. The excellence of its 45 ha vineyards has been known since the 16th century and it has recently been significantly modernized and improved. |
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Herdade da Malhadinha Nova |
| Location: |
Albernôa - Beja
(Planície Dourada) |
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yes
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recomended |
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| In the heart of the Baixo Alentejo, it's a 200ha estate, 27 of which are vineyard. A terroir with perfect climatic conditions, schistous soils and eclectic grape varieties, together with a renowned winery. |
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