“Quinta da Pellada is still one of the finer, if not the finest, producers from the region and one of the pioneers of quality wines in the Dão region, led by the charismatic Álvaro Castro.” - The Wine Advocate

We rarely have more than one or two Portuguese red wines on our list, because they feel as if they are swimming against the current trend towards lighter, fresher styles, so we were delighted to find this aromatic, floral, fruit-driven little gem, with its juicy palate of blueberries, dried cherries, orange and rosehip. The tannins are soft and supple, texturally similar to a Pinot Noir, but the flavours bear the hallmarks of the local grapes that comprise the blend: Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional and Jaen. 13% alc. Aged for 12 months in French oak. Drink now-2030.