Portugal is producing wines of brilliant quality for great value. Quinta do Espinho are based in the Douro Valley, with plantings of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Roriz predominating. The Macedo Pinto family has a long history of viticulture in the Douro Valley with records dating back to 1755. Since 1999, the winemaking has been under the guidance of Jean-Hugues Gros who has a wealth of winemaking experience from working in Burgundy, Champagne, California and the Douro. We have selected one of each of their best reds to best show off their range.
2018 Quinta do Espinho Espinho Colheita
The Espinho Colheita is made from the traditional Touriga, Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca grape varieties. Ruby coloured wine, with notes of ripe red fruit, deep and intense in the mouth. Great minerality and acidity on this wine make it really food friendly
2018 Quinta do Espinho Reserva Red
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Complex nose wine, with aromas of dark, ripe fruit, cherries, tobacco, and spices. Fresh and concentrated mouth, due to the aroma of fruit. Well balanced and elegant wine. This vintage has a long finish with soft tannins.
2015 Quinta do Espinho Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional
The Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional is produced from 100% Touriga Nacional. The wine is intense on the nose with notes of black fruits, toasted, chocolate. Concentrated and elegant in the mouth, very good balance between fruit and wood. Powerful, fresh and long, with ripe tannins.
