A delicious and great value red from Portugal, bursting with flavour at this price point. Though shy on the nose, on the palate is juicy, medium bodied, packed with ripe blackfruits leaving a rounded and silky mouthfeel. Perfect for those BBQ days but very enjoyable on its own.
The producer:
As the Vinho Regional Lisboa appellation permits the use of international varieties, Evaristo marries Touriga Nacional with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. Coastal vineyards situated to the west of the region experience a cooler microclimate, and fruit from these brings freshness and aromatics to the blend. Vineyards found further inland, behind the coastal mountain range, are more sheltered from these cooling influences and, as a result, add ripe and juicy fruit flavours and body to the wine.
A celebration of all things Lisbon, the little crow on the label is a nod to Saint Vincent, the city’s patron saint. Legend has it that a flock of crows escorted the ship that returned his remains to the city and still keep watch over the cathedral where he is buried to this day.
Diogo’s focus in the winemaking is to preserve the vibrant fruit flavours of the grapes through fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and no use of oak.