Type: Red Wine
Country: Portugal
Region: Douro
Code: POCA350
Beautifully perfumed and aromatic, this is a delectable light red wine – soft, velvety and fruity.

Poças

In 1918, 30-year-old Manoel Domingues Poças Júnior decided to start his own Port enterprise. He already had a large amount of experience of the Port industry, having been born in the hustle and bustle of it all coupled with strong family ties to fortified wine production. Initially, Manoel and his uncle concentrated on selling grape juice to Port wine shippers or larger Port wine houses, which consolidated their knowledge and qualified them to be real experts of the trade.

They opened their first office in Nova de Gaia soon after, premises that have served them well, remaining their Head office to this day, as well as being home to a renowned Port wine cellar. The f...

Cool fermentation with low skin maceration, in order to ensure the right acidity and structure, and aging in old French oak casks. This wine shows a surprisingly light ruby colour, a fruity nose and a low alcohol content (12,5%) on the palate. Beautifully perfumed and aromatic with wild berry fruits and a little spice.
A perfect match for barbecue, grilled sardines, varied salads or even pizza.

Anton Moiseenko, Wine Drinker, 2024: "This wine was my introduction to the experimental lineup: cheerful, light, glou-glou, a “free spirit”. With some animal notes, it’s even better. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. 9 months in old French oak casks of 300 liters — you don’t feel the oak at all." Christine Austin, Yorkshire Post, April 2023, Just Tasted: "Douro reds are well known for their hearty flavours and chunky structure, but this wine is different. It could be described as a light red or maybe a deep rosé, but it is delicious. Made from a mix of traditional Douro grapes Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca, it is aromatic, fruity and refreshing in style, with cherry and raspberry notes and enough depth to stand up to a slice of rare beef but it would also be happy alongside a summer salad. Serve slightly chilled." Wine Merchant Top 100, Highly Commended, 2022.

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