Quinta da Boavista ESPIGA Branco Estremadura Portugal

Quinta da Boavista ESPIGA Tinto Estremadura Portugal from Portugal, Estremadura by Quinta da Boavista Light & Fruity Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Quinta da Boavista ESPIGA Rose Estremadura Portugal from Portugal, Estremadura, Alenquer by Quinta da Boavista Dry (12 x 75 cl)

The Franciscan monks were drawn to the site of this vineyard by the ancient spring of the 'Fonte da Vida' famous for it's healing powers since 1493. Through the ages there has been great change and the Quinta do Convento da Franqueira was built in the 1560's using stones taken from the nearby ruined castle of Faria, stronghold in the 14th century of Nuno Goncalves, a portuguese hero. More recently in 1965 it was bought by an englishman, Brian Gallie who set about with enthusiasm to restore the, by then, dilapidated building. A talented draughtsman, he left such detailed drawings that today his son Piers is continuing the work that has turned Franqueira into a haven of timeless peace and subtle beauty. Today, the six hectare vineyard and modern winery produces the refreshing vinho verde 'Quinta da Franqueira' and Piers Gallie is always pleased to show guests round and explain how the wine is made. He uses the Trajadura and Loureiro grapes to produce a light, soft floral wine showing fresh green apple. (12 x 75 cl)

Quinta da Murta is a small-scale wine maker, it was established in 1988 when Francisco Castelo Branco planted a 10 ha vineyard, mainly of the Arinto grapes, in the Bucelas region near Lisbon. Within 5 years the first harvest was sold as grapes and a year later, in 1994, the first bottling from the vineyard was made. Since then Francisco Castelo Branco winemaking has gone from strength to strength and he has produced a pale green coloured wine full of zesty citrus flavours including lemon and grapefruit. Balanced by excellent weight on the palate the clean and fresh style leading to a smooth and long finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Quinta da Touriga Cha Douro Superior Portugal from Portugal, Douro, Douro Superior by Quinta da Touriga Cha (12 x 75 cl)

Organic. Sturdy, slightly spicy wine from the valley of the river Torto, made from local Touriga Francesa and Tinta Roriz grapes. A well structured, chunky wine with hints of figs and raisins. 'Turns in a richly fruity, fresh-faced performance on the tast (12 x 75 cl)

A blend of Touriga, Tinta Roriz, Castelao and Alicante Bouchet. Foot trodden in lagares, part fermentation in lagares, part in small French oak vats. Aged 14 months in French oak barriques. This is fresh and vibrantly fruited with an easy drinking style. (6 x 75 cl)

Fresh, floral, scented. A crisp, clean, well-balanced food wine. (12 x 75 cl)

Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this estate bottled wine is fermented in French oak barrels to add depth and complexity. Its fresh and fruit tropical notes lead to spicy flavours and hints of vanilla on the finish. (6 x 75 cl)