Class 7

Spain and Portugal

It was interesting learning about Spain and Portugal, and to taste sherry and port.

Today's wines:
Marques de Cacered "Deusa Nai" Albarina, Rias Baixas DO, 2012
Rafael Palacios, Louro do Bolo, Valdeorras DO, 2011
Txomin Extaniz Rose, Txakoli Gueteria DO, 2012
Muga "Riserva" Rioja DOCa, 2008
Bodegas Mas Alta "Artigas", Priorat DOCa, 2010
Tarima "Monastrell", Alicante DO, 2012
Quinta de Avezedo, Vinho Verde DOC, 2012
Quinta do Crasto, "Reserva", Duoro DOC, 2010
Lustau Almacenista, "Pata de Gallina" Juan Garcia, Olorose Sherry
Jorge Ordonez, "Victoria", Malaga #2, 2012
Fonesca 10 year old Tawny Port
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2008

Vadio

               

Last night my friend Julia and I popped open a bottle of Vadio Sparkling Wine. We also had Vadio red, 2009. Vadio is produced by her sister, Eduarda Dias. Vadio is from Bairrada, Portugal, and they produce white, red and sparkling. 

What's interesting about this wine is that it is made with Baga, a grape that is found primarily in Bairrada. However, it's "related" to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo. 

I have not had a lot of Portuguese wine, so I don't have a lot to compare it to, but I thought it was very good. And it's fun when you drink wine where you know the producers!

You can read more about their wines here: http://www.vadio.pt/