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Sommelier Selections for June 26: Portuguese Whites
Vicentino, Reserva White
Tasting Notes
This wine from the Vicentine Coast shows a clear, yellow appearance.
It displays pronounced citrus notes and well-defined minerality, combined with buttery nuances.
On the palate, it is engaging, with multiple layers of complexity and vibrant acidity.
The finish is long and persistent, with a distinctive saline touch characteristic of strong Atlantic influence.
Vinesa, Quinta D’Amares Loureiro White
Tasting Notes
It shows a straw-golden colour, with an energetic aroma that combines the freshness of citrus fruit (such as lemon/lime), tropical fruit, and the classic bay leaf note typical of the Loureiro grape variety.
It is complemented by subtle vanilla notes from barrel ageing.
Full-bodied and unctuous, yet with a very lively acidity that perfectly balances the overall profile.
Poças, Reserva White
Tasting Notes
Poças Reserva White is a structured and creamy Douro white wine, aged in oak barrels.
It combines citrus and ripe fruit notes, standing out for its excellent balance and acidity, finishing long and with a slightly mineral touch.
It is mainly made from the Arinto grape variety and traditional grapes from old vineyards.
Taboadella, Encruzado Reserva White
Tasting Notes
Taboadella Reserva Encruzado is a white wine from the Dão region that stands out for its elegance and excellent balance.
Produced exclusively from the Encruzado grape, this cuvée combines remarkable freshness with a silky texture and a vibrant aromatic profile.
It comes from the Taboadella vineyard, cultivated at altitude in sheltered areas over metamorphosed granite soils.
Sommelier Cave Lusa - Wines & Spirits
Sommelier Rui Madeira
Our selection is guided by the experience and excellence of a sommelier with a remarkable career in the wine world. With qualifications in Sommellerie from Turismo de Portugal and WSET, he brings to the Cave Lusa group and its online wine shop in-depth knowledge acquired over years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality sectors.
His career includes positions in some of the most prestigious gastronomic establishments, such as Quinta das Lágrimas and Mesa de Lemos, and he was recognised for his talent with a nomination for Sommelier of the Year 2016 by WINE – Essência do Vinho.
In the same year, he became Head Sommelier and F&B Manager at the exclusive Hotel Areias do Seixo restaurant in Santa Cruz (Torres Vedras, Lisbon), consolidating his reputation and experience in the sector.
Today, this expertise gives rise to a distinctive curation, designed to guide our customers with genuinely valuable sommelier recommendations, always aiming to simplify the choice of the ideal wine for each moment.
