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the list was released today : the 50 great Portuguese wines for the USA according to Joshua Greene. The diversity and quality of Portuguese wine captivated the American expert, who confessed to being surprised by the transformation of the sector in the last decade.
The list was drawn up after tasting 600 Portuguese wines and several visits , which rekindled his passion for Portugal.
Joshua Greene was challenged by ViniPortugal to lead the second edition of the initiative of selecting the 50 best Portuguese wines in the U.S. market after the success registered in 2013 with the release of the list prepared by the Master of Wine and Master Sommelier Doug Frost .
Joshua Greene has an enduring relationship with Portugal, he has been tasting Portuguese wines for over 25 years and knows our territory by heart by now, having visited it numerous times .
With the initiative, 50 great Portuguese wines, ViniPortugal aims to bring Portuguese wines consumers and leaders of opinion in America, strengthening the assumptation the quality of domestic wines in this market .
"What makes the difference is the concentration of different terrains, climates and varieties not found anywhere else in the world. A small country but with a concentration of huge diversity. The evolution of production around here has been amazing . Hopefully the USA market will enjoy my selection based on the traditional and distinctive character of Portuguese wines, it will taste the wines and discover the values and character of it. Regarding consumers, I think they should taste these wines as there are wines with high quality and i believe they will appreciate it " .
List of 50 great wines to the U.S.:
Aliança, Quinta da Dôna 2009, Red, Bairrada
Anselmo Mendes Vinhos, Contacto 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Casa de Mouraz, Encruzado 2012, White, Dão
Casa de Mouraz, Elfa 2010, Red, Dão
Casca Wines, Monte Cascas Malvasia 2011, White, Colares
Duorum Vinhos, Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2009, Red, Douro
Enoport United Wines, Quinta do Boição Reserva 2012, White, Bucelas
Folias de Baco, Olho no Pé Grande Reserva 2008, Red, Douro
Fonseca Port Vintage 2011
FTP Vinhos, Quinta do Serrado Reserva 2009, Red, Dão
Herdade de Vale Barqueiros Reserva 2008, Red, Alentejo
Herdade do Esporão Reserva 2010, Red, Alentejo
Herdade do Esporão Verdelho 2012, Alentejo
IdealDrinks, Eminência 2010, White, Vinho Verde
João Brito e Cunha, Quinta de S. José Touriga Nacional 2011, Red, Douro
Jorge Moreira, Poeira 2010, Red, Douro
Jose Maria da Fonseca, Domingo Soares Franco Colecção Privada Moscatel Roxo 2012, P. de Setúbal
Luís Pato, Vinha Pan, 2009, Bairrada
Lusovini, Pedra Cancela Seleção do Énologo 2010, Red, Dão
Madeira Wine Company, Blandy’s Colheita Bual 1996, Madeira
Monte da Ravasqueira, Vinha das Romãs 2010, Red, Alentejo
Muxagat 2011, Red, Douro
Niepoort Vinhos, Batuta 2010, Red, Douro
Niepoort Vinhos, Port Vintage 2011, Douro
Quinta da Alorna, Portal da Águia 2009, Red, Tejo
Quinta da Lixa, Aromas das Castas Alvarinho Trajadura 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Quinta da Plansel, Marquês de Montemor Colheita Seleccionada Touriga Franca 2010, Red, Alentejo
Quinta da Ponte Pedrinha Vinhas Velhas 2007, Red, Dão
Quinta da Sequeira Reserva 2008, Red, Douro
Quinta das Bágeiras Garrafeira 2009, Red, Bairrada
Quinta das Bágeiras Garrafeira 2004, White, Bairrada
Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto 2011, White, Lisboa
Quinta de Chocapalha 2008, Red, Lisboa
Quinta de Gomariz Avesso 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Quinta de Paços Casa do Capitão-mor 2011, White, Vinho Verde
Quinta do Noval 2008, Red, Douro
Quinta do Pinto Estate Collection 2011, Red, Alenquer
Quinta do Portal Reserva 2008, Red, Douro
Quinta do Sagrado, Mutante 2007, Red, Douro
Quinta Seara d'Ordens TalentVs Grande Escolha 2010,Red, Douro
Rui Reguinga Enologia, Terrenus 2011, Alentejo
Secret Spot Wines, Vale da Poupa Moscatel Galego 2012, White, Douro
Soalheiro Alvarinho 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Sogevinus Fine Wines, Burmester Tordiz 40 anos, Port Tawny
Solar das Bouças Loureiro 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Symington Family Estates, Graham's Single Harvest 1969, Port Tawny
Vidigal Wines, Brutalis 2010,Red, Lisboa
Wine & Soul, Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas 2010, Red, Douro
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