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The Best Pairings for the Flower Season: Spring Wines

The Best Pairings for the Flower Season: Spring Wines

Selection of Wines to try in Spring

Spring is a season of rebirth, brighter days, mild temperatures, and a natural desire to go out, socialize, and celebrate. It is in this setting that wines with profiles that are fresher, more aromatic, and more versatile gain prominence as ideal suggestions to accompany light and relaxed moments. For this special selection, we have gathered the recommendations of our sommelier, ensuring choices that prioritize elegance and expression of terroir.

Selection Guided by Sommelier Rui Madeira

The Cave Lusa selection is guided by Rui Madeira, a sommelier with extensive experience in the sector. Named Sommelier of the Year 2016 by WINE – Essência do Vinho, he applies his know-how in rigorous curatorship, providing assertive support in deciding the ideal wine for each occasion.

Quinta do Pinto Sauvignon Blanc 2024
White wine from the Lisbon region produced by Quinta do Pinto with Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris grapes, with 13% alcohol content.

Gerações Alvarinho 2025
Wine with Alvarinho identity produced by VineVinu, 12% alcohol content.

MOB Bical 2023
A white wine originating from Dão conceived by Moreira Olazabal & Borges. Bical grape variety with 12.5% alcohol content.

Dona Sancha Rosé
Rosé from Dão from the producer Quinta Dona Sancha. It results from the blend of grape varieties such as Baga, Jaen, Tinta Pinheira, and Tinto Cão.

Manoella 2024
A red wine composed of Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Touriga Nacional grape varieties, produced by Wine & Soul, in the Douro region.

Quinta do Arcossó Bastardo 2022
Bastardo red wine from Trás-os-Montes with 14% alcohol content, by Quinta de Arcossó.

Textura da Estrela Tinta Pinheira 2023
Red wine from Dão highlighting the Tinta Pinheira grape variety, created by Textura Wines.

Xisto Ilimitado 2023
Combines Malvasia Preta, Rufete, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, and Tinta Roriz grape varieties. A blend produced by Luís Seabra in the Douro.

Penfolds Koonunga Hill 2024
An Australian white wine, made with Chardonnay. 12.5% alcohol content.

Sidra de Pêra Perry Pét-Nat 2023
A cider from Madeira from Quinta da Moscadinha, with Madeira Rocha pear.

Spring wines reflect the essence of the season: freshness, lightness, and pleasure. This sommelier selection brings together Portuguese and international wines that stand out for their authenticity and balance. Ideal options for warm days, perfect for accompanying outdoor moments, light meals, and relaxed occasions.

Explore these and other options at Cave Lusa and discover the perfect pairing to make every moment this spring truly memorable.