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Sommelier’s Choices for November 2025
Poças, Vinha do Cerro, Red
Tasting Notes
"In its composition, we can find varieties widely used in the Douro, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca.
This Vinha do Cerro presents aromatic notes of much violet and rose petals, with sweet and ripe fruit in the aroma, highlighting plum, vanilla, cinnamon, and some eucalyptus."
Poeirinho, Baga, Red
Tasting Notes
"This wine presents a vivid violet color and a complex, fresh aroma, with notes of red fruits, complemented by tobacco, spices, and minty notes.
On the palate, it has an elegant structure, with balanced acidity, fine tannins, and a long, persistent finish."
Chante-Alouette, Hermitage White
Tasting Notes
"This Hermitage presents a brilliant color with some greenish reflections. On the nose, a generous and complex aromatic profile that gradually reveals notes of quince and honey, accentuated by subtle and refined hints of ginger.
100% Marsanne variety with a fresh entry and a palate that reveals remarkable balance and elegance. Its ample and silky texture unfolds gracefully, culminating in a persistent finish."
Soito, Grande Reserva, White
Tasting Notes
"This wine, made from Encruzado and Malvasia Fina grape varieties, shows excellent amplitude, balanced acidity, and an expressive, velvety, and mineral texture on the palate.
On the nose, great elegance and complexity with notes of Linden and orange blossom, combined with notes of fresh vanilla."
Cave Lusa Sommelier
Rui Madeira
Our selection is guided by the experience and excellence of a sommelier with a distinguished career in the world of wine. With Sommellerie qualifications from Turismo de Portugal and the WSET, he brings to Cave Lusa extensive knowledge acquired over years in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
His journey includes stints at some of the most prestigious gastronomic establishments, such as Quinta das Lágrimas and Mesa de Lemos, and he is recognized for his talent with the nomination for Sommelier of the Year in 2016 by WINE – Essência do Vinho.
In the same year, he took on the role of Head Sommelier and F&B Manager at the restaurant of the exclusive Areias do Seixo Hotel, in Santa Cruz (Torres Vedras, Lisbon), consolidating his reputation in the sector.
Today, it is this experience that gives rise to a distinct curatorship, designed to guide our customers with truly valuable sommelier tips, always with the aim of simplifying the choice of the right wine for every moment.
