Antonio Lopes Ribeiro 2018 (Casa de Mouraz) Vinho Verde "Biotite"

Antonio Madeira 2017 Dão Branco

Not to be confused with the island of Madeira, winemaker Antonio Madeira is dedicated to celebrating the best vineyards in the Dão. He is focused on preserving old vines of native Portuguese varieties and farms his small parcels organically and all by hand. This bottling is a field blend  of around twenty different grapes grown on granite soils. It is spontaneously fermented and then aged in ~80% stainless steel, the rest in  oak barrels keeping the focus of this wine on the bright acidity and fruit aromas.

Aphros 2019 Phaunus Palhete (Loureiro & Vinhao blend)

Aphros 2019 Phaunus Pet Nat (Loureiro) Vinho Espumante

Cabecas do Reguengo 2018 Alentejo-Portalegre Vinho Tinto Respiro

Wine writer João Afonso purchased and began rehabilitating Cabeças do Reguengo, an old farm that featured some neglected 100 year-old vines, in Portgal's Alentejo in 2009. As the wines recovered, he began making low-intervention wines from his own fruit and from fruit purchased from his neighbors who are working sustainably. Respiro Tinto is made from a large variety of purchased red (~35%) and white grapes (Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Manteúdo, Uva Formosa...), hand-harvested and fermented together with indigenous yeasts in traditional stone lagars, then aged in used oak barrels for one year before bottling. Afonso does not fine or filter, and adds only minimal sulfites right before bottling. The wine is a joyous red ruby color in the glass, with heady aromas of rose, cherry, and black tea. On the palate it is delicate and fresh, with notes of cherry and blackberry, and just a touch of tannic structure. Ben Fletcher

Filipa Pato 2019 Bairrada Tinto 'Dinamico'

Filipa Pato NV Bairrada Brut Rose "3B"

Bairrada, with its cooler maritime climate, has a long history of producing fresh and distinctive sparkling wines of quality from the native grapes of the region. Filipa Pato admirably keeps the tradition alive with her delicious and unpretentious brut rosé made from a blend of Bairrada’s signature noble red variety Baga and the tangy high acid white grape, Bical. Spicy and zesty with notes of bright citrus and red berries, this is a great (and affordable!) pairing for baked fish with paprika and Iberian olive oil or smoked fish brunch.

Folias de Baco 2019 Uivo PT Nat Branco (Sparkling White)

Jackpot (Ramilo e filho) 2018 Vinho Regional Lisboa

 This is our favorite value red in the store. A medium-full bodied red, with nice blackberry fruit and smooth tannins. A blend of Aragones (Tempranillo) and Castelao, wild yeast fermentation, and farmed sustainably.

Mouraz, Casa de 2017 Dão Branco

Quinta da Mariposa 2016 Dao Vinho Tinto

Ramilo 2018 Vinho Regional Lisboa Branco (Arinto/Viosinho/Alvari

Sidónio de Sousa 2015 Bairrada Reserva

Sidónio de Sousa's Reserva Tinto is a savory, medium to full-bodied expression of Baga, from clay-limestone soils in the Ancas-Bairrada. Pressing and fermentation happens in traditional small cement lagars, with aging for a year in large 4000L barrels, and a further two years in bottle before release. Pepper, black currant, oregano, and fresh earth abound. For a wine under $20, this traditional Baga over-delivers, providing the leather and cedar notes of a fine Bordeaux mixed with the finesse of Nebbiolo. Perhaps an old fashioned wine in style, this is no fault! A great value.  -EL

Sidónio de Sousa 2015 Branco Brut Nature

A lively sparkling wine made from 40% Bical, 35$ Maria Gomes, and 25% Arinto from the Bairrada region in Portugal. The nose shows a fresh and energetic medley of almond, pear, thyme and white flowers. The palate is crisp and refreshing with fine minerality, with notes of bright citrus and flowers. An excellent aperitif, or can be paired with a mild cheeses or a light seafood dish. JDC

Sol Real 2018 Vinho Verde

Vale da Capucha 2017 Vinho de Portugal (Torres Vedr "Poco do Gado" Gouveio

Viuva Gomes 2012 Colares Red Wine (500 ml)