Pomares Douro Quinta Nova Red

Do you also have fond memories of Portuguese wines? Then the Pomares wines from Quinta Nova are an absolute must! Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, a beautiful winery with a rich history spanning over 250 years. The beautiful and lengthy name alone makes us swoon over these delicious wines. Quinta Nova, as the winery is now popularly known, is located in the heart of the Douro Valley. Spanning 120 hectares and stretching 1.5 kilometers along the north bank of the river, this magnificent estate is home to the Amorim family. Since 1999, Quinta Nova has been owned by the Amorim family. This family has been in the cork trade for generations, making the transition to wine a logical next step. Now, the fourth generation is at the helm, bringing with it a great deal of innovation. Quinta Nova's wines are being elevated to an even higher level! A prime example is the Pomares series from Quinta Nova. These wines offer an excellent price-quality ratio.

6 months of maturation in French oak

Pomares means "fruit orchards" in Portuguese. The winery has three beautiful orchards surrounding the vineyards for the Pomares series. This Portuguese red wine from Quinta Nova is made from Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca grapes. It's guaranteed to be a delicious red wine. The unique microclimate, with its incredibly warm and dry summers and cold, wet winters, allows the grapes to ripen optimally. The old vines give the plants deep roots, allowing them to draw moisture from deep within the soil. Quinta Nova's winemaker works in the vineyards daily to ensure the grapes have everything they need. When the grapes reach optimal ripeness, each varietal is harvested individually by hand. Once the grapes arrive at the press, they are sorted on large tables, after which the fruit undergoes rigorous quality control before pressing. After vinification, some of this red wine is aged in French oak barrels for six months. During this period the Pomares develops its own character.

Pomares, a Portuguese gem

The character of this red wine is very pleasant. After uncorking and pouring the wine into the glass, we see a beautiful, deep cherry-red color. A good swirl releases the most beautiful aromas. In the ripe aroma, we noted hints of red fruit, vanilla, toasted bread, and some light spices. The palate is truly fantastic, ripe and round with soft, refined tannins. A beautiful palette of black fruit, light spices, and some plums. The finish of this red wine is intense, full of flavor nuances, yet also silky smooth. A Portuguese gem!