Álvaro de Castro

We are already enjoying this bottle of Quinta de Saes, which offers notes of roasted pineapple, yellow plum, peach, and a subtle touch of orange blossom... Palate: this is some hot stuff!!! Full-bodied and long, balanced by a beautiful minerality. Very charming.

A rich, expressive nose with notes of honey and butter, ripe fruit and white flowers—blind tasted, you might think it was a Chardonnay! Harmonious and balanced on the palate, with richness and minerality complementing each other, and a long, salty finish.

This is THE white wine from Quinta da Pellada, a complex wine reminiscent of Burgundy with its balanced, rich notes of butter, citrus, and beautiful minerality. Full-bodied and very long on the palate, it reveals aromas of honeyed exotic fruits and great power. Superb!!!

This is THE white wine from Quinta da Pellada, a complex wine reminiscent of Burgundy with its balanced, rich notes of butter, citrus, and beautiful minerality. Full-bodied and very long on the palate, it reveals aromas of honeyed exotic fruits and great power. Superb!!!

A very evolving nose with notes of baked apple, citrus, lime blossom, and vanilla cream. Palate: creamy texture and beautiful concentration, fine acidity, minerality is very present and balances the oak, which is perfectly integrated. Long, mineral finish.

Excellent, even magical, we climb aboard the carousel and embark on a symphony of blackberry, blueberry, pepper, cedar, cinnamon, cocoa... Rich and highly complex, yet refined, with great aging potential.

Excellent, even magical, we climb aboard the carousel and embark on a symphony of blackberry, blueberry, pepper, cedar, cinnamon, cocoa... Rich and highly complex, yet refined, with great aging potential.

A magnificent, very elegant wine with notes of strawberry, rose, orange zest, pepper, and menthol. It also leaves a big impression on the palate, revealing itself to be deep and concentrated, floral, and very long. Decanting is recommended.

Multidimensional nose, with hints of blueberry, cherry, camellia... But also an already developed side with balsamic notes, almonds in their shells, cocoa... Palate: very smooth, velvety sensation, still beautifully fresh for this vintage. Decanting recommended.

A powerful, flattering and very harmonious nose, carried by notes of red fruit, sun-warmed pine needles, cinnamon and raisins. Palate: pronounced and very pleasant freshness, beautiful suppleness and fine tannins, long and persistent finish. Decanting recommended.

A wonderful surprise, an explosive blend that works beautifully, with notes of cherry, strawberry, plum, cocoa, and lovely minerality. Well-balanced on the palate, the Pinot plays its role perfectly, softening the tannins, with a long, pure finish. Magnificent!!!

Magnificent, complex, explosive: wild strawberry, cherry, tomato leaves; then undergrowth, leather, cocoa... Sophisticated on the palate with lots of character, very powerful and long-lasting aromas, fine tannins. Excellent aging potential.

Nose: black cherry, cocoa, spices, stewed fruit, licorice, vanilla, subtle hint of aniseed... Palate: lovely freshness, firm, velvety tannins that provide just the right structure for this highly complex and long-lasting aroma. Perfect with a fine grilled meat.

Unique wine and a delightful surprise, with an incredibly complex nose of black cherry, blackberry, plum, dried herbs, cedar, and a hint of spice... Deep and structured palate, with firm tannins and a velvety texture. Long, powerful, refined finish, on notes of black fruit and cocoa.

Nose: strawberry, plum, blackberry, undergrowth, dark chocolate... The palate is round, with robust, well-integrated tannins. The notes on the nose are echoed on the palate, enhanced by spicy aromatics. Very long, and superb aging potential.

Perfect with seafood, notes of lemon zest, white fruit, honey, wet stones, lightly infused green tea... Smooth and supple on the palate, enhanced by a beautiful minerality.

A wine with a powerful character, featuring notes of blackcurrant, black fruit jam, spices, toasted bread, and coffee. Very long on the palate, again quite powerful, with the complexity of the nose complemented by aromas of cocoa. Structured and elegant, a wonderful surprise!

Nose: cherry, plum, raspberry, pomegranate, rose, orange peel... More accessible than most Touriga Nacional wines, the palate is floral and mineral with fine, supple tannins. Overall, it is extremely easy to drink and digestible... You'll soon be reaching for your next glass!

Amarena cherry, spices, smoky and undergrowth notes, raisins, prunes... The tannins are firm and perfectly structure this generous, cocoa-flavored aroma, with a long and explosive finish of black fruits. It's a magical discovery, even more at this price!

Complex nose (and all the more so at this affordable price!) with notes of blackberry, cherry, violet, garrigue, and soft spices. Balanced and fruity on the palate, with supple, perfectly integrated tannins and a fruity finish. Tobias is the name of Alvaro's dog, who appears on the label.

Immediate and very fruity nose with notes of redcurrant jelly, raspberry, dried strawberry, and blood orange, with a floral touch... Clean, vibrant, and mineral on the palate with a delicately tart finish. Perfect for... every day!