Summer rhymes with Ravasqueira

Longer days and vacations suggest relaxed lunches and late afternoons, in idyllic and refreshing environments. A good wine, socializing with friends and family and a table where there is no shortage of snacks are the ideal setting for a memorable summer. And, those who want to taste it in loco, can also visit the Monte da Ravasqueira wine tourism.

The experienced oenologist, David Baverstock, suggests four wines that, on their own or accompanying the typical gastronomy of the season, will complement the good atmosphere of summer. To enjoy a sunset on a terrace or for a relaxed lunch, we suggest the Ravasqueira Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (RRP €6.20), a wine that enhances the characteristics and expressiveness of the variety: notes of tropical fruit , intense sandpaper, vegetable, asparagus and lime flavor. On tasting, it has a vibrant and vigorous freshness, balanced by a fruity touch. It can be drunk alone or with fresh salads or even sushi! For David Baverstock, the location of Ravasqueira, on the outskirts of Arraiolos, allows the creation of Alentejo wines that stand out for their freshness and pleasant presence in the mouth and nose. «A good example of joviality and gastronomic appetite is our Encantado Branco 2022, (RRP €8) a blended wine, which combines Viognier, Alvarinho and Arinto». A multifaceted wine in the dishes it accompanies and that demonstrates all its expressiveness: intense herbal side, good minerality and a taste of yellow fruit and even some more tropical fruit. «The flavor it presents should accompany good fish dishes, a nice seafood rice or fried snacks. An all-terrain option for the summer», says Ravasqueira’s head winemaker.

In this hot season, there is more time to enjoy the company of friends. For last-minute invitations, bringing a good wine always guarantees that you will look good. Ravasqueira’s proposal is to show your friends that there are high quality rosés in Portugal. The suggestion in this case is clear, the Heritage Rosé 2022 (RPPR €26)! «A filigree wine, made with a selection of grapes from the Touriga Nacional variety, which presented the ideal characteristics in the vineyard to show off at the highest level in a Rosé of excellence. A rosé with a serious profile, full-bodied and smooth, one of the first of its kind in Portugal. A wine that surprises and gives great pleasure to taste». David Baverstock, adds that, «the visual elegance of its salmon color fits with its taste, mineral, with finesse and texture. Ideal to brighten up a dinner with delicate dishes». Summer deserves wines like this!