To toast or to offer this Christmas: João Portugal Ramos presents suggestions 

João Portugal Ramos has just presented some special suggestions for toasting with the family during the Christmas holidays, or to offer to family and friends this season. Available in packs of two bottles or in magnum format, these Portugal Ramos wines originate from two regions, Alentejo and Douro. 

From Alentejo, João Portugal Ramos presents three references from two different brands. 

 Marquês de Borba – Colheita red 2021 and Vinhas Velhas red 2020 – and Vila Santa Reserva red 2021 

 Marquês de Borba Colheita red 2021 is available in a pack of two bottles and also in a 1,500ml magnum format. This wine is the result of a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Petit Verdot and Merlot grape varieties. In the glass, it is an intense fruity red, with aromas of blackberries, cassis and jams. Its tannins are soft and it has a good balance between fruit and acidity. The Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas red 2020 is available in a wooden box with two bottles. A blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Castelão and Syrah grape varieties. Intense garnet in color, with a large concentration of black fruits, eucalyptus leaves and some spicy notes on the nose. It also presents great volume in the mouth and velvety tannins. 

Still from Alentejo, the producer suggests the Vila Santa Reserva red 2021, available in a pack of two bottles or individually. Coming from 100% organic grapes, from the Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Syrah, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, in the glass it has an intense garnet tone and its aroma suggests very ripe black fruits well combined with barrel spices. Elegant and full-bodied, it is a wine with very present soft tannins. It is characterized as a fleshy, powerful and full red. 

 From the Douro, two other suggestions come from Portugal Ramos. 

 Tons de Duorum red 2021 is available in a pack with two bottles or in a pack that includes a 1,500ml magnum bottle. This Douro red, made from the Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz grape varieties, has an intense aroma dominated by fresh red fruits, such as strawberries and raspberries. It presents very soft and mature tannins, well involved in its body and volume. This result results in a wine whose finish is dominated by its freshness, smoothness and elegance. 

Duorum Colheita red 2020 is available in a wooden box with two bottles. It is a blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Roriz. Deep red in color with violet tones, its aroma is intense, fresh and complex, dominated by ripe fruits, such as blackberry, plum and cassis, some floral aromas, such as violet, and tertiary aromas, coming from its élevage in barrels. It has firm, ripe tannins and a balanced acidity, which, being well involved in the large volume and body, gives a long and elegant finish, defined for the Duorum profile. 

Christmas Special – João Portugal Ramos 

Marquês de Borba Colheita red 2021 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €14.99 

Marquês de Borba Colheita red 2021 – Box with 1 bottle | 1500ml – €16.99 

Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas red 2020 – Box with 2 bottles | 750ml – €39.99 

Vila Santa Reserva red 2021 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €27.98 

Shades of Duorum red 2021 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €10.98 

Shades of Duorum red 2021 – Box with 1 bottle | 1500ml – €12.99 

Duorum Colheita red 2020 – Box with 2 bottles | 750 ml – €26.99