Quinta de Saes Dão Reserva Branco

Bright copper colour with watery edges. Cork in perfect condition. Aromas of roasted apples, ripe peach, toasted cereals, elderberry leaves, mineral touch with elegance and finesse. Abundant complexity. On the palate it is initially shown as a candy for adults, sweet spot included, very dense texture, almost sticky, balanced by a subtle acidity with a decent persistence. Good depth. Very Chassagne-like. A wine at its best according with my taste, already declining, twelve years on, but very tasty. Nice starting …

Straw colored. On the nose: honey, a lovely bouquet of floral notes, and ripe honeydew melon. Tastes of green apple and medium body. The nose promised a bit more than was delivered on the palate. Paired nicely with pasta.

A blend on Encruzado (80%), Sercial and Bical. Aged for 3 months in oak barrels. Quite intense yet pale green color. The nose is dominated by tropical fruits, typical of Portuguese whites, but it is more about freshness than ripeness. There are aromas of pineapple, pear, peach and honeydew melon with a faint overtone of delicately spicy and slightly toffee-like oak. Lovely aromatic depth here without any excessive, massive fruit character. At first the wine seems very full-bodied, soft and …