Wine Fictions

One of the most exciting things about wine is to discover new grapes and complete new flavours which open us new doors for exciting worlds previously unknown. That is exactly what happened with me with this 100% Síria from Beira Interior, which is, for many Portuguese (me included), a not too known wine region. Without too many references about it I have embarked in this journey as someone who goes to some blind tasting. Soon its intense tropical fruits bouquet has conquered me, reminding me of some sort of Vinho Verde, but with a bit more complexity and structure, making it a tremendously gastronomic wine. Codfish can definitely be one of its better matches. I have to confess that this was one of the most pleasant surprises I had in the last times and I would recommend it to all the ones who are looking for a not too commercial mainstream wine figuring some unique and pleasant features. With it, some Maya Angelou and its iconic Still I rise: You may write me down in histo...

If I would have to choose a wine which could translate the concept of minerality, my choice would definitely go for this one.  From the very first moment that you get invaded by an impressing citrus minerality, remembering me of some of the intense Rieslings produced in the world-famous Kaiserstuhl area. In the mouth you even have a slight smoky feeling, awakening in it a high gastronomic potential. It has a long and consistent finish completing a wonderful sensorial experience and asking for another glass. I have to confess that opening a Reserva always arises in me the doubt whether it is the right time to open it or if I am completely ruining the experience which is about to follow.  This fear has been evolving to a game that I am never sure of winning, but that awakes my senses to almost a state of childish euphoria. This Beyra Quartz is a charming wine which will enchant all the fans of mineral wines. Along with it, I have also enjoyed some...