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Sommelier’s Picks: January 2026
Quinta dos Carvalhais, Touriga Nacional, Red
Tasting Notes
"This wine has a very intense color.
On the nose, it is quite aromatic, with red fruits and floral notes, with a focus on violet. We also find warm spice notes, noting the well-integrated wood aging.
On the palate, it has a surprisingly fresh character and shows a well-balanced acidity, with very rounded tannins, culminating in a balanced and elegant finish."
Le Volte, Dell Ornellaia, Red
Tasting Notes
"This dizzying Tuscan reveals generous blueberry and blackberry aromas, offering an intense fruit expression.
This wine is generous and seductive, with a fine balance between richness and freshness. The structure is supported by silky tannins that contribute to its elegance."
Casa de Saima, Garrafeira White
Tasting Notes
"This wine has a very bright yellow color, with a clear appearance.
The aroma is marked by notes of lemon and white fruits, creating an inviting olfactory profile.
On the palate, the wine is delicate, fresh, and elegant, standing out for its citrus notes. The vibrant acidity provides excellent balance, resulting in a persistent finish."
Barbeito, Vinhas do Lanço, Verdelho, White
Tasting Notes
"Greenish citrus color, it has good aromatic intensity on the nose. Notes of citrus and subtle hints of wood and apricot give it a unique complexity.
On the palate, the wine is very mineral, with a vibrant acidity that enhances its elegance."
Cave Lusa Wines & Spirits Sommelier
Rui Madeira
Our selection is guided by the experience and excellence of a sommelier with a remarkable trajectory in the wine world. With qualifications in Sommellerie from Turismo de Portugal and WSET, he brings in-depth knowledge to the Cave Lusa group and its online wine shop, acquired over years of practice in the restaurant and hospitality sectors.
His career includes experience in some of the most prestigious gastronomic establishments, such as Quinta das Lágrimas and Mesa de Lemos, and he was recognized for his talent with the nomination for Sommelier of the Year 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 and experience in the sector.
Today, this expertise leads to a distinct curation, designed to guide our clients with genuinely valuable sommelier recommendations, always aiming to simplify the choice of the ideal wine for every occasion.
