with an attractive garnet colour, it is a complex and well balanced wine, with intense and persistent fruit aromas and a soft wood touch reminding vanilla. Overall, it is an harmonious and pleasant wine. Recommendations: Ideal to accompany game, pasta, lamb, cheese and nuts. (12 x 75 cl)
Modern, herby nose with a real freshness to it. Fruity, rounded palate shows good concentration and balance, with a touch of spice on the finish. (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)