Grant Willsie

9.6

A delicious blend of old growth vines. Picked up myself in Portugal on a tour of the Douro Valley! — 6 months ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.2

Med body, apricot. — 9 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

Starting my 3 week exploration of Portuguese wines with this entry level white from Alentejo.
A blend of Arinto, Verdehlo, Gouveio, Alvarinho and Viosinho aged partially in concrete and partially in used wood.
Golden in colour with green reflexes. Nice character, southern in style, a bit (nicely) rustic with ripe lemons, dried herbs, a bit of white peach. A touch of spicy, waxy, smoky notes. Rich, savoury and fresh.
On the palate this is medium bodied, with nice balance & freshness. Good depth & length and suitable for late afternoon terrace sipping but also will hold its weight with food.
A very nice effort. — a year ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

This time it was 👍 — 2 years ago

Chris Haywood

9.3

Not as epoc as the g varietal but crystalline, deep, foamy. — 3 years ago

Severn G

9.1

2020 | White Blend
Quinta Nova; Grainha Reserva
Cima Corgo; Douro Valley, Portugal

Quite pleased here, ~$25; Blind this is a pretty decent Bourgogne Blanc, 91-92 points.

Blend appears to be Viosinho, Gouveio & Rabigato. — 4 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Field blend of Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Viosinho, Donzelinho and Gouveio from 80 years old vines on schist soils. Vineyard on the right bank of the Douro River, in the prime Cima Corgo zone, at an altitude of 400-600 metres. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 6 months in oak. Clean, precise nose with citrus (tangerine), floral notes and and subtle oak. Fresh, linear, medium bodied, dry. Good minerality and acidity. Very tasty — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Casa Velha – Douro Branco Blend – 2023
Douro DOC – Portugal 🇵🇹

Overview
A vibrant and character-driven Douro white made from 40% Gouveio, 40% Viosinho, and 20% Moscatel Galego Branco. Sourced from the historic Favaios plateau, this blend captures the freshness, floral lift, and mineral grace that define the best Portuguese whites — all while staying completely authentic to its indigenous roots.

Aromas & Flavors
Stone fruits (white peach, apricot), citrus peel, and yellow flowers, supported by a subtle touch of spice and a whisper of honeyed aromatics from the Moscatel component. Fresh, expressive, and pleasantly layered.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with a refreshing backbone of acidity. Textured, lightly creamy, and rounded, finishing with a clean, persistent, almost saline brightness. A hint of oak adds charm without overwhelming.

Food Pairings
Grilled sardines, Portuguese cod dishes (bacalhau), garlic shrimp, Mediterranean salads, or soft cheeses. Excellent with light poultry and herb-driven seafood.

Verdict
A deliciously fresh and subtly complex Douro white that punches above its category. Indigenous varieties shine beautifully here, crisp, aromatic, and genuinely exciting. Vegan-friendly and wonderfully versatile at the table. Cheers! — 7 months ago

Robert Torretti

9.1

Quinta da Costa do Pinhão Branco 2021 Douro — 9 months ago

with Johan

Carrie Bowden

9.2

Bought this at the vineyard after a tasting over a year ago. It showed really nice last night. — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Primarily Vioshino with some Robigsto, Codega, Gouveio and Arinto blended in. Bright golden straw color. Aromas of green apples, pears and white flowers. Same green fruits on the palate with hints of spices. A definitive mineral note on the finish. Medium bodied and a slightly (neutral oak?) creamy texture. Long and intense finish. Bright acidity and quite fresh tasting. Thanks for opening this one, Ron B! — 2 years ago

S T

9.7

Unique amber nectar that aged amazingly - paired with Portuguese clams and shrimp risotto. — 3 years ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Great wine with sea food. Crispy and mineral. — 4 years ago

Wayne

8.9

Light & crisp from Tacaron on 10/21/25. Blend of Portuguese grapes. — 8 months ago

Kristen Grimes

8.9

Wet rocks and some herbal/floral aromas that also come through on the palate with almonds and some salinity. Some citrus acidity but it's toned down from when we first had the wine. Bought at the L'Etoile Iberian Wine Dinner 8/4/22, don't know how it got lost on the shelf for 3 years! — 9 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

NV | 10 years | — a year ago

John Stew

9.0

Doce, picante, beber fresco, alcoólico — 2 years ago

Rich Bluth

8.9

60% Viosinho, 40% Verdejo. clearly a food wine — 3 years ago

Nikki Tremblay

8.9

Crisp, almost effervescent — 3 years ago

Daniel Arboitte Dos Santos

8.9

44% rabigato, 29% viosinho, 24% gouveio, 1% Fernão Pires — 4 years ago