Portugal Reds Dozen

Savour Portugal’s flagship Touriga Nacional in the excellent, twice Gold-winning Vinha do Fava from Casa Ermelinda Freitas, an estate founded a century ago. The cult classic Aluado features the inky dark Alicante Bouschet grape … this is a much-loved mouthfilling drop you’ll love to share. There’s a Castelão treasure too (it’s a Grande Reserva no less!), rippling with ripe plums, black fruits chocolate, and spicy oak – superb! Last, there’s the luscious Rocksand Shiraz decadently deep, black and intense. As Jancis Robinson says, Portugal is definitely “on a roll”. Try these and you’ll agree!