“Pilheiros”
2005/6
Douro, Portugal
9.95€
Miss out Portugal at your peril! Some of the most exciting wine comes from the Port region along the Douro river. The hidden jewel in Europe: perfect climate, fabulous indigenous varieties, including Touriga Nacional – one of the most highly regarded Port varieties and now, with well-travelled winemakers proving their skill, we have a wine of poise and persistence. Seductive dark fruit nose, with some earthy, herbal spice and yet such complexity, I think this is a really interesting sniff and sip!
Drink with: Roast Venison with Tapanade – black olives can make even the fiercest tannins seem velvety and tame. Slow Braises and Casseroles such as Beef in a Port Sauce or Spiced Pork with Red Wine & Orange.