It was one of these times when I walked into a store and purchased something that turned out to be something other than what I anticipated.
I visited a local wine store yesterday and picked a red wine while browsing the Spanish section.
When I opened it for dinner, my first impression was of difference.
I gave a closer look at the label and realized that what I thought was a Spanish Tempranillo was actually a Portuguese Aragones which is actually the same grape under another name.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are blended in to make this Dom Martinho (2003) a rich wine exhibiting ripe fruit.
It fills your mouth with flavor.
This new discovery is produced by Quinto do Carmo in the terroir of Alentejo and retails for around $10.
I have to confess that up until now, I have neglected Portuguese wines. I will have to remedy to that.
British wine writer Douglas Blyde gives it high marks in Does expensive wine taste better.
Other recent wine discoveries: Spain for $10 and under ‘Carril de Cotos’