deVine Thoughts

Author: Dirk Chan

Our special this week is the Parras Wines Castelo do Sulco Enologos Reserva (Lisboa, Portugal) – $17.49, regularly $22.99.

Parras Wines is a large company with holdings in Alentejo, Dao, Tejo, Douro, Vinho Verde and Lisboa. Over 20 brands of wines encompass their portfolio. Parras Vinhos was founded in 2010 by Luís Vieira whose beginnings was in bulk wine.

Our feature wine this week is their Castelo do Sulco Enologos Reserva, Enologos meaning Winemakrer’s Reserve, based out of the Lisbon region with 120 hectares under vine. The main objective of the large team has been to maintain the typical characteristics and quality of the ancient wines, showcasing their unique terroir. Castelo do Sulco Seleção dos Enólogos Reserva is a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional, offering up a delightfully indulgent burst of ripe red berries, flirting with a touch of excess – you can almost smell the spice warming up in a cellar. Despite a brief encounter with French oak, it retains a wonderfully full body experience with plenty of ripe fruit. It pairs beautifully with grilled beef – a match made in wine heaven.

Parras Wines Castelo do Sulco Enologos Reserva (Lisboa, Portugal) – $17.49, regularly $22.99.

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