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The reds are deep coloured,
ful-bodied, complex, intensely fruity, and age very well in the bottle. The best wines are
very delicate on the nose, fruity and smooth. Dão
Some of Portugal best known table wines. The reds are robust, deep coloured, dry and
velvety. The whites are substancial, aromatic, clean and fruity.
Bairrada
The reds are full bodied, rich in tannin, deep coloured, hight in alcohol content, mature
well. The whites are robust yet fruity.
Colares
The reds are astringent when young, but mature and deep coloured, aromatic,
fruity, smooth wines, at their peak over 15 to 20 years. The whites
are robust, pale coloured and very dry.
Bucelas
These whites are dry, perfumed, slight acid, and go well with fish.
Setúbal
The reds are intensely flavoured due to the predominant grape variety
(periquita). Very pronounced on the palate, last for long time in bottle.
Alentejo
The reds are robust, very deep in colour, low in acidity, at their prime around 10 years
old. The best whites are surprisingly delicate and smooth, dry and ideal to drink young. |