Borges GATAO Vinho Verde Portugal

Borges GATAO ROSE Tras os Montes Portugal from Portugal, Tras-os-Montes by Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges SA (6 x 75 cl)

Quinta do Ameal Loureiro Vinho Verde Portugal from Portugal, Vinho Verde by Quinta do Ameal Soc Agr SA Ponte de Lima (6 x 75 cl)

Borges BORGES Touriga Nacional Dao Portugal from Portugal, Beiras, Dao by Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges SA (6 x 75 cl)

Refreshing, spritzy, off-dry style with clean, green apple flavours. (12 x 75 cl)

Light and off-dry white with a slight 'petillance', and lowish alcohol. The style of the wine is crisp and fresh with a lively, fruity character. Ideal as an aperitif or as a Summer lunchtime wine. (12 x 75 cl)

Refreshing, off-dry style with spritzy almond and green apple flavours. (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)

It is unusual to get red wines from this area. This wine should be served well chilled, unlike other reds. (12 x 75 cl)

This is a single estate Vinho Verde with lovely citurs nose and palate. All lemons and limes with a crisp, dry, refreshing finish. (12 x 75 cl)