Red
Red
FitaPreta 2020 Os Paulistas Chão dos Eremitas
Ruby in colour with a violet edge, opening on red berries, pomegranate and fresh herbal notes. The palate is long and structured but finely judged, with bright tannins, silky texture and lifted fruit keeping the wine graceful. Savoury undergrowth and subtle oak emerge toward the finish, which remains precise, vibrant and composed.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Trans Douro Express Cima Corgo
A lightly vegetal note of damp grass meets white pepper, red berries and restrained spice. The palate is broad and smooth, with bright fruit and savoury freshness keeping the texture lively rather than heavy. Subtle earthy tones carry into a gently spicy finish. Serve slightly cool with roast lamb, grilled sausages, lentil stew or rustic mushroom dishes.
Luís Seabra 2020 Indie Xisto Tinto
Savoury red and blue fruit leads, with forest floor, wet stone and green herbs giving the nose a cool, earthy frame. Layered on the palate, it combines ripe berry depth with white and black pepper, fresh acidity and fine tannic grip. The finish is persistent, slate-led and quietly smoky, with the fruit remaining clear and composed.
Niepoort 2015 Redoma Douro
Dark cherry, plum and blackberry meet violet, dried herbs and a cool mineral note. The palate is structured and energetic, with fine tannins carrying the fruit rather than overwhelming it. Savoury spice and graphite emerge toward a persistent, balanced finish. Give it air and serve with lamb, braised beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Messias 2013 Clássico Garrafeira Bairrada DOC
Intense ruby, with resin, cedar and a cool balsamic lift set against distinctly saline, iodine-like detail. The palate is firm and substantial, shaped by fresh Atlantic acidity, yet the texture remains composed rather than severe. Savoury oak, dark fruit and mineral tension carry through a long, structured and age-worthy finish.
Caves Sao Joao 1966 Frei Joao Reserva Bairrada Magnum
Mature yet lively, opening with cassis, raspberry and dried fig over pine-needle, coffee and toasted-wood notes. The palate is full and structured, with fresh acidity keeping the evolved fruit clear while settled tannins give the texture a composed shape. Earthy and savoury detail builds through the middle. The finish is persistent, carrying dried fruit, coffee, gentle spice and polished woodland complexity.
Quinta do Vallado 2018 Douro Superior Red
Vivid and intensely aromatic, opening with the floral lift of Touriga Nacional and hints of exotic fruit over a dark-fruited core. The palate is concentrated yet silky, its ripe tannins carrying generous fruit with composure. Fresh, citrus-edged acidity and a trace of wild berries sharpen the long, energetic finish.
Julia Kemper 2012 Aragonez Dão DOC
Deep ruby with wild blackberry at the centre, edged by gentle spice and a cool, resinous hint of pine. The palate is dry and velvety, with fine-grained tannins keeping the ripe fruit composed. Elegant rather than forceful, it carries fresh acidity and a delicate savoury line into a clean, quietly persistent finish.
CARM 2016 Douro Reserva
Very fresh and intense on the nose, with wild black berries, black cherry and a measured thread of liquorice, framed by subtle oak. Concentrated and warm on the palate, with firm tannins set into a smooth texture and enough freshness to keep the generous fruit composed. The finish is long, persistent and distinctly powerful.
Luis Pato 2017 Vinhas Velhas Tinto
Old-vine Baga from Bairrada brings raspberry, wild strawberry and savoury earth. Fine tannins and bright acidity give the wine precision, lightness and real usefulness at the table.
Alvaro Castro 2016 Dão Reserva
Ripe dark and red fruit meet fine wood spice in an intense but polished aromatic profile. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with smooth, well-integrated tannins supporting generous fruit without becoming heavy. Elegant and appealing through the middle, it closes with savoury detail, measured oak and a long, balanced finish.
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Peladosa
Fresh and mineral-led, with sapid plum and wild raspberry unfolding alongside rock rose, graphite, worn leather and beeswax. The palate carries ample yet finely placed tannins, giving the old-vine fruit structure without obscuring its energy. Pink peppercorn and schist-like mineral detail linger through a vibrant, savoury and persistent finish.
Parras Wines 2018 Cavalo Negro Red
Soft, ripe and spicy, this Portuguese red is generously textured. Black fruit and acidity shine through an open structure, and the palate remains easy to drink. Ripe fruit and spice give the wine a generous character, while acidity stays clearly present within its open shape. It is a direct, dark-fruited style built around texture, freshness, spice and openness.
Marques De Murrieta 2012/13 Dalmau Rioja
Powerful yet refined, with aromas of blackberry, plum and cassis layered with dark chocolate, spice and subtle mineral notes. Full-bodied and richly textured, the palate is balanced by fresh acidity and polished tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish. A modern and age-worthy expression of Rioja.
Losada 2019 Mencía Bierzo
Black cherry and plum lead with toast, dark chocolate and licorice, while mountain herbs and mineral notes add lift. The palate is expressive and balanced, with integrated tannins and acidity carrying the fruit into a composed finish. Generous but not heavy, it suits grilled steak, roast lamb or mushroom dishes.
Botijo Rojo 2020 Garnacha Tinta Valdejalón
Pomegranate red, with vivid cherry and blackberry aromas sharpened by black pepper and a spicy backdrop. The palate is juicy, fresh and direct, carrying fruit through fine, balanced tannins. A pleasing mineral line keeps the generous flavour focused, while concrete ageing preserves energy and clarity through an elegant, easygoing finish.
Verónica Ortega 2022 Quite Mencía
Mulberry and brambly fruit lead, joined by floral, licorice and herbal notes. The palate is supple and finely textured, with balanced tannins and an easy flow that keeps the fruit clear. Deep enough for roast pork or grilled mushrooms yet fresh enough for charcuterie, it is expressive without excess weight.
Arzuaga 2020 La Planta Ribera del Duero
Cherry red with a violet rim, opening on tart strawberry, ripe cherry and subtle notes of scrubland and resin. Mineral detail and light toast add depth without crowding the fruit. Structured and fleshy on the palate, it remains smooth and fresh, with balanced acidity carrying the composed, persistent finish.
Enate 2018 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackberry and redcurrant lead a layered nose, joined by mint, vanilla, pepper and bay leaf. The palate is structured and full, with balanced tannins carrying the fruit into a long finish of toast and tobacco. Rich but composed, it has the depth for braised lamb, roast beef or firm aged cheeses.
Verónica Ortega 2020 ROC Bierzo
Dried rose, violet and ripe strawberry open the nose, followed by raspberry, bramble, liquorice and a cool balsamic-menthol note. The palate is full yet finely drawn, with juicy dark fruit, subtle incense and herbs carried by firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh, balanced and quietly complex, it finishes long, savoury and poised for further development.
Envínate 2021 Lousas Parcela Camiño Novo Ribeira Sacra
Rose petals and wild herbs open the nose, followed by dark bramble fruit, ripe stems and an earthy mix of woodland berries, wet leaves and porcini. The palate is juicy, rounded and beautifully balanced, with tangy acidity lifting peppery fruit. Elegant yet powerful, it stays energetic and nuanced through a long, complex and quietly mineral finish.
Bodegas Alto Moncayo 2017 Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja
Dark purple, with ripe raspberry and black fruit layered over roasted nuts, vanilla and warm balsamic spice. Full and powerful on the palate, yet the fruit remains shaped by firm structure rather than simple sweetness. Savoury oak and dark berry depth carry into a long, composed and quietly warming finish.
Fento 2020 Tinto Rías Baixas
Tart red fruit and wild berries lead, edged by bramble, balsamic herbs and a subtle peppery note. The palate is light on its feet, with vivid acidity keeping the fruit direct and energetic. A savoury mineral line adds shape without heaviness, carrying the native red blend into a fresh, clean and gently rustic finish.
Cinco Leguas 2022 La Maldición Tinto Fino Vinos de Madrid
Light, dry and rustic in the best sense, with an easy flow and enough freshness to keep the palate lively. High-elevation Tempranillo gives the wine its structure, while Malvar from similarly elevated vineyards adds lift to the blend. The texture is unforced and approachable, closing cleanly with gentle grip and a distinctly thirst-quenching feel.
Telmo Rodríguez 2019 Pegaso Arrebatacapas Cebreros
Cherry red and taut, with red berries, sweet spice and balsamic herbs drawing the nose into a cool, scrubland character. The palate is firmly structured yet energetic, its bright acidity lifting the fruit and keeping the savoury detail precise. Peppery spice and herbal freshness linger on the dry, focused finish.
Arzuaga 2021 La Planta Ribera del Duero 1.5L (Magnum)
High-toned red fruit leads, with tart strawberry and cherry framed by scrubland herbs, resin, mineral notes and gentle toast. Fresh and welcoming on entry, the palate gains fleshy volume through the middle while structured tannins stay balanced. Bright acidity and softly sweet spice shape a composed, persistent finish.
El Pacto 2021 Ojo Gallo Rioja
Pale cherry in colour, with fresh raspberry and strawberry lifted by lavender, thyme and a delicate floral edge. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, its field-blend character bringing gentle fruit, easy tannins and an appealing sense of energy. Unoaked and lightly savoury, it finishes clean and bright, with the freshness and drinkability of a traditional clarete.
Orto 2021 Montsant Tinto
Wild berries and vivid red fruit lead, lifted by blue flowers and a lightly savoury, earthy edge. The palate is medium-weight, juicy and energetic, with a rustic streak balanced by an unexpected touch of finesse. Freshness keeps the blend agile, carrying its fragrant fruit and gentle spice into a clean, food-friendly finish.
Albamar 2020 Edición Especial Nai Mencía Ribeira Sacra
Deep red-purple, with ripe black fruit and dried herbs giving the nose richness and lift in equal measure. Soft and creamy on the palate, it balances red-fruit compote with savoury detail and well-judged acidity. Supple rather than heavy, the texture stays generous before a fresh, composed and gently herbal finish.
Teso La Monja 2015 Victorino Toro
Toasty blackberry, cassis and blueberry lead into dark chocolate, coffee and sweet spice. Powerful and concentrated, the palate remains creamy and well structured, with mineral and balsamic notes bringing savoury definition to the ripe black fruit. Firm tannins shape the long, warming finish. Decant for braised beef, lamb or aged cheese.










