Easter in Portugal!

Join Brian JB Grownster here at FranksWine on Saturday 12noon – 3pm while he pours what we think is the best duo for your Easter Dinner whether you’re having Ham or Lamb! The native grape varieties are grown in some of the best vineyards in the Upper Douro and the winery – Castello d’Alba – is creating its own modern and innovate style. The aromatics on these wines are absolutely insane! We’ve been touting Portuguese wines as some of the best values for quality in the wine world, and here’s a perfect example of what we’re talking about… come out for a taste and put a pair on your holiday table!

 

Castello d’Alba 2023 Douro Reserva Branco ~ $19.99

Complex aromas with a mineral character balanced with tropical and citrus fruits, white wild flowers, as well as discreet and evocative toasty hints of oak. Full and creamy on the palate, with nice body, freshness and a very long finish. Blend of native grapes: Codega de Larinho, Rabigato and Viosinho

Castello d’Alba 2022 Douro Reserva Tinto ~ $19.99

Very complex, intense aromas with the Touriga Franca conveying wild berries and rock rose. Spices and red fruit from the Tinta Roriz and very fresh, elegant floral notes of violet from the Touriga Nacional. 12 months aging in American and French oak barrels give the wine the mature touches
of a great Douro wine with a modern, international profile. Sweet and full on the palate, with very soft, polished tannins and a long, warm finish. Blend of native grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tempranillo.