origin: Portugal

Herdade de Rocim Mariana NV

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Herdade de Rocim
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejo
Retail Price: $18.50

Tasting Notes: This blanc de blancs, produced from the arinto grape variety, is clean, elegant and focused. A great aperitif wine. Perfect match for shellfish and other seafood, as well as poultry. Certified as organic and vegan. An outstanding price/quality ratio.
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Campolargo Espumante Bruto Rosé 2017

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Campolargo
Fanciful Name: Espumante Bruto Rosé 2017
Varietal: Pinot Noir Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Bariirada
Retail Price: $28.00

Tasting Notes: This 100% Pinot Noir rosé, shines in the glass with a delicate salmon hue. The nose is primarily red fruit, with hints of spice from the extended aging. The finish is well balanced, and tapers off with notes of lovely baked fruit.
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Herdade do Rocim Clay Aged Tinto Blend 2017

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Clay Aged Tinto
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentjo
Retail Price: $50.00

Tasting Notes: A blend of Portuguese and international red grape varieties, this wine ferments in traditional large stone lagars. After fermentation, the wine ages in large clay amphorae, eliminating any introduction of oak tannins. The wine is rich, yet supple, with good quantities of black fruit, and traces of spice. The excellent weight and texture are balanced by the brightness of the fruit, as well as the lengthy finish. Outstanding.
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Aveleda Fonte Blend 2019

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Aveleda
Fanciful Name: Fonte
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $8.95

Tasting Notes: Lemon, lime and a slight frizzante, and you’ve found the perfect warm-weather wine. Bright and fresh, screw off the top and enjoy. Low alcohol. Perfect for picnics and boat rides!
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Herdade do Rocim Mariana Rosé Blend 2020

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Mariana
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vin De France
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: From central Portugal's heartland, and one of its most accomplished wineries, this rosé is produced from touriga nacional and aragonez. Bright and lively in the mouth, the pale pink color is one clue to it elegance and class. Extremely versatile, the wine would be a wonderful match with grilled fish or chicken, as well a wide range of cheeses and pâtés.
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Mateus Dry Rosé Rosé Blend 2019

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Mateus
Fanciful Name: Dry Rosé
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Portugal
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Mateus should be a familiar name to anyone in the wine industry. Produced from baga and syrah, the wine has a lovely pink hue, with subtle notes of red fruit. The extended aging of the wine, on its lees, adds complexity and texture. The wine is exceptionally versatile in terms of food matching. Some customers may buy it for the nostalgia factor, but they'll return to buy more, due to its quality and superb value.
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Filipa Pato 3B Sparkling Blend

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Filipa Pato
Fanciful Name: 3B
Varietal: Sparkling Blend
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Bairrada
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Nothing says summer like a nice rosé — even better when it’s sparkling (and organic). An 80/20 blend of red-skinned baga and white bical, this is a rich, creamy and vibrant bubbly. Refreshing fruit flavors, hints of raspberry and balanced acidity. Great with grilled lobster.
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Rocim Brut Espumante Touriga Nacional

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Rocim
Fanciful Name: Brut Espumante
Varietal: Touriga Nacional
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejo
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: From one of central Portugal's top producers, this enchanting sparkling wine ticks all of the boxes. Produced from the iconic touriga nacional grape — better known for its dark fruit characteristics — this wine is pale salmon in the glass. On the nose and palate, it is refined, with focused ethereal fruit notes. The effervescence is long lasting, delivering the fruit and subtle spices to the nose and palate.
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Rapariga da Quinta Reserva Blend 2018

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Rapariga da Quinta
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejo
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: The wine is powerful with beautiful tannins and oak notes, giving it a complex subtlety and smooth mouthfeel, complementing the fruit. The structure and mouthfeel balances all the flavors nicely, and gives nuance to this punchy Alentejo.
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Herdade do Rocim Brut Nature Sparkling 2014

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Brut Nature
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejano
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: From one of central Portugal's top producers, this enchanting sparkling wine ticks all of the boxes. Produced from the iconic Touriga Nacional grape — better known for its dark fruit characteristics — this wine is pale salmon in the glass. On the nose and palate it is refined, with focused ethereal fruit notes. The effervescence is long lasting, delivering the fruit and subtle spices to the nose and palate.
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Aveleda Table 2019

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Aveleda
Varietal: Table
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $8.95

Tasting Notes: While not a full-on sparkling wine, this delicious frizzante is perfect for summer. Low in alcohol, with a Stelvin closure and a bright, crisp palate, it is a match for any salad, light cheese or Bacalhau. Best buy!
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Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Blend 2017

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Casa Ferreirinha
Fanciful Name: Vinha Grande
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Douro
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Produced exclusively from Tourigal Nacional, the Douro Valley's most iconic grape variety. Lighter pink in appearance, the nose is dominated by discreet red fruit, with floral notes. Just as elegant on the palate, it is bright and focused, with an attractive, fine texture.
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