By Jim Campanini The Wine Novice The following wines were sampled and discussed on the Grapefully Yours Wine Podcast posed on Tuesday, Jan. 10 on InsideLowell.com. Click on the link to view a video of the show. http://insidelowell.com/podcast/grapefully-yours-w-jim-campanini-dave-messina/ Castello Querceto Chianti Classico 2017 DOCG, Greve, abv. 13% – For an entry-level wine, Querceto Chianti Classico […]
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Portuguese Mateus: An iconic, best-selling rose` that’s now better than ever
Here is my tasting review on Mateus Dry Rose`, followed by a story on the history of Mateus and my own family experiences with this great Portuguese wine. Mateus Dry Rose` 2020, Portugal (abv. 12%), SRP $12.99 – An impressive dry rose` for the price packing Portugal’s top quality native Baga grapes and homegrown Shiraz […]
For change of pace – and taste – Portugal’s Vinho Verde is a great summer chill-out wine
Quinta do Ameal Loureiro Vinho Verde 2019, Portugal, SRP: $17 (abv. 11%) – The winery dates back to 1710 and is located in northwest Portugal and its oldest vila, Ponte de Lima. The municipality is named after a medieval bridge, first built by the Romans in 1 AD, that crosses the Lima River. The river […]
Portugal's authentic wines of Alentejo
, The Wine Novice Did you know the people of Portugal eat more seafood per capita than any other European, barring the Icelanders? So it’s only natural that the Portuguese know the best wines to drink with their spicy shrimp tapas and bacalhau (salted cod) dishes. Of course, the famous cuisine, influenced by centuries […]