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Lapa

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Price: 340 Kč

Mike's Tip

Our only varietal wine in the box, and what else than the king of Portuguese reds. Bold yet soft, tannic yet dry, this fruit bomb explodes in your mouth than lingers just long enough to remind you that you want more. A true ambassador from one of Portugal's premium wineries.

Gambia

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 225 Kč

Mike's Tip

This wine comes from the Peninsula de Setubal, or the deep south of Portugal. A balance of short dry fruit and a light acidity, look for ripe plums, dried cherries and blackberries. Full bodied pleasure.

Ribeiro Santo

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 279 Kč

Mike's Tip

Barrel aged, the vanilla will make an immediate impression. Then comes the red and black fruits of the Touriga Nacional. This wine have more earthy tones than the other wines, so I suggest to let it breath a bit longer than the others. Will do great with a burger or a big pork chop.

Casa de Santar

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 249 Kč

Mike's Tip

Our second blend on a base of Touriga Nacional, which some experts consider to have the characteristics of a Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet frank blend. First think is fruity, the second is strong tannins. This is a red meat / strong food wine. Black fruits with a punch !

Vinha Maria Premium

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 219 Kč

Mike's Tip

What a surprise!. Very smooth and a decent depth at an unbelievable price. I loved the touch of acidity and tannins on top of what was not an overpowering mouth of red fruit. If you love heavy, ripe red fruit wines from Portugal, this may be a little light for you, but it is exceptionally drinkable and will pair will with anything on the table.

Quinta de Sant’Ana

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 289 Kč

Mike's Tip

Fine, delicate, refined all do well to describe this wine of perfect balance. Aged for 6 months in giant steel tanks, the flavors of passion fruit and wild flowers are settled in a balanced acidity that everyone's taste will make sense of. Serve with simple food (grilled white fish or chicken) to not overpower and fully appreciate.

Ribeiro Santo

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 259 Kč

Mike's Tip

Aged in oak, this Malvasia based blend is a buttery delight. Look for exotic fruit flavors, (Pineapple, nectarine)blended with the vanilla of the oak. Solid medium to full body that will do best with food. Grilled fish, hummus, baba ghanoush - perfect partners

Valcatrina

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 249 Kč

Mike's Tip

A white wine made for dining outside with fish or sushi. Don't let the clear straw colour fool you, this wine has plenty of acidity and will leave both your mouth and body fresh with only 12% alcohol. Citrus tones and a light touch of mineral make it right for an aperitive or white fish .

Messias

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 9%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Portuguese summer
  • Price: 169 Kč

Mike's Tip

We do a light and slightly bubbly Vinho Verde every summer since we started for good reason. There is nothing better than when the weather is hot, you want something refreshing and it is always great value. This wine may not win any awards other than being a summer favorite, but the low alcoholic, low price, high pleasure combo is always a winner. Drink ice cold.

Kopke Tinto

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Land of cork
  • Price: 260 Kč

Mike's Tip

A full bodied red with a touch of acidity to make for a full mouth and short finish. Look through typical plums and berries and enjoy the tobacco and leather flavors. It is the subtle undertones that make this wine great, so pair with meat without sauce or other dinner stuff that isn’t overpowering.

Sul

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Best of BOX, Land of cork
  • Price: 198 Kč

Mike's Tip

Juicy, straight forward and easy to drink. This is a medium bodied black fruit wine, with a hint of licorice and other earthy spices. A little pepper too so pair it with a burger and you can’t go wrong!

Nana Reserva

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Full-bodied red aged in oak
  • Drink: Wine suitable for aging
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Price: 289 Kč

Mike's Tip

If you are looking for a classic red, super full in the mouth and oozing with those jam flavors we find so readily in Portugal, this is it. Plums and dried fruit aged in oak to reveal a medium to full bodied wine with medium acidity. Pair with a big steak off the BBQ for best results. Drink it on the sofa with chips and cheese for 2nd best results. Both options worked for me.

Giesta

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Land of cork
  • Price: 197 Kč

Mike's Tip

This red brings out the tannins that the rest of the box left behind. A medium bodied red, full of cherry and pepper that will be an elegant part to any dinner. For those looking for a Portuguese red without all the jammy tones, this is your ticket.

Pimenta

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Land of cork
  • Price: 180 Kč

Mike's Tip

Full and powerful, yet not overpowering!. An elegant balance of dark fruit, vanilla, chocolate and spice. Look for hints of black current and clove in this 14% mix of Portuguese spice. This is definitely a food wine, so hook it up with red meat or spaghetti bolonese . (it’s a red that likes accompaniment – no need ot over complicate).

Quinta da Sant Ana

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Riesling
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Land of cork
  • Price: 365 Kč

Mike's Tip

Another IWCoK first, a Portuguese Riesling! Indeed this noble wine comes from a less traditional place, but has all the qualities of its’ cousins from lands much farther north. A mix of citrus, earth and fruit flavors make this a well-balanced wine that will do well with fish and pork.

Kopke Branko

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Land of cork
  • Price: 260 Kč

Mike's Tip

This is a medium to light bodied wine with a surprisingly long salty and acidic finish. We could describe this wine as a bit of an “introvert genius”. The nose and first impression in the mouth comes across as average, but give it a chance and enjoy the 2nd half, the finish was complicated and interesting. My favorite white in this months’ box.

Quinta da Lapa

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Chardonnay
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Land of cork
  • Price: 189 Kč

Mike's Tip

This is the first Chardonnay I have ever had from Portugal and what a surprise. Loads of pineapple and a long buttery finish. Low in acidity and full in the mouth, this one needs some proper food as its’ full body demands a partner.

Curvos Superior Verde

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 12%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: portske.cz
  • Box: Land of cork
  • Price: 180 Kč

Mike's Tip

Fresh lime & grapefruit gives good acidity to a classic vinho verde. Very lightly effervescence to give that familiar sparkle in your mouth, this does best when served very cold and with light food – fish, humus and salads.