Portugal Wines Club
Presenting our Winter 2023/4 wine selections!!
Carlos Alonso - Douro Wine Company
Our friends at Carlos Alonso founded their wine company in 1985. They have a deep knowledge of the Douro region, the ability to cultivate and obtain the best grapes, as well as a respect for tradition, ethics and responsibility. This defines a company that since its establishment has been able to innovate and adapt to the changing times.
Their Mission is to celebrate Douro, nourishing life to the soil that their terroir provides them with. The independent character of Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company nurtures personal relationships with local farmers and producers, partnerships established with their grape suppliers for decades. Focused on local development, they strengthen the company’s bond with those who enjoy excellent quality wines and whose loyalty makes part of their authenticity.
In each wine, they tell a story, take on an identity, a reflection of the vineyard that gave birth to it. They honor what the previous generation has given to them, committing themselves to the production and harvest of the best quality grapes. Their winemaking processes allow the grapes to reflect their natural qualities, through a rigorous selection of wine batches.
Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Douro Valley, in the rustic village of Alijó, on the right margin of the Douro River, with different sun exposures and altitudes to better reflect the full potential and versatility of their terroir leading to the production of great wines.
Piano Tinto
Varieties:
50% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Barroca, 15% Tinta Roriz
Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby color, characterized by an intense and complex aroma dominated by ripe red fruits, including cassis and strawberry; black fruits such as plums and citrus notes of orange. Its palate is intense, full-bodied, balanced acidity and smooth tannins. Long and complex finish.
Pairing:
Piano DOC Red shows great versatility, going well with different dishes, from white meat, creamy pastas to game dishes
Red Velvet
Varieties:
50% Touriga Franca, 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz
Tasting Notes:
Young ruby in colour and beautiful violets. On the nose, it reveals floral notes and red fruit jam evocative nuances with intertwining layers of subtle toasted oak. Its palate is round and has a luscious mouthfeel highlighted by layers of ripe fruit and soft tannins.
Pairing:
White meat, creamy pastas and hunter-style dishes.
White Velvet
Varieties:
60% Viosinho, 20% Gouveio, 20% Moscatel Galego Branco
Tasting Notes:
Yellow greenish citrine color. Elegant and fruity aroma balanced by a soft minerality and a hint of tropical fruit, revealing great freshness. On the mouth, reveals a bright acidity and harmony within all flavours. Medium-bodied, and long-lasting finish.
Pairing:
Superb as an aperitif. Fish, seafood, salads, pastas and poultry.
Your Available Wine Shipment
Please choose below if you want to receive a mixed shipment of 3 bottles (1 each), 6 bottles (2 each) or 12 bottles (4 each) or a mixed red shipment of 6 bottles (3 each) or 12 bottles (6 each). Shipping is $20 flat rate per partial or full case ordered.
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Red Mix (6 bottles)
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Red Mix (12 bottles)
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White Velvet (3 bottles)
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White Velvet (6 bottles)
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White Velvet (12 bottles)
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