O PORTADA Winemaker's Selection Lisboa tinto 2011 foi seleccionado o #8th TOP BEST BUY OF THE YEAR 2014 na revista americana Wine Enthusiast.
Muito orgulhoso, o Eng.º JOSÉ NEIVA CORREIA Enólogo chefe e proprietário da DFJ VINHOS partilhou:
“A nossa equipa está orgulhosa por uma vez mais ver o seu trabalho reconhecido pela WINE ENTHUSIAST, uma das mais prestigiadas e reconhecidas revistas do mundo do vinho. Desde 2006 esta é a sétima vez que um dos nossos vinhos é selecionado para integrar a exclusiva lista anual TOP 100 BEST BUYS.
Este tem sido um investimento chave para o mercado americano, mas também para aqueles mercados que seguem o que se passa nos USA. Muitos dos nossos importadores, distribuidores, retalhistas, sommeliers e consumidores seguem a Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Este prémio deixa-nos confiantes na qualidade do nosso trabalho. Esperamos que este vinho ofereça aos seus consumidores tanto ou mais prazer e felicidade quanto nos deu a produzi-lo.”
Para além deste troféu a DFJ VINHOS recebeu este ano mais 29 Best Buys salientando-se um vinho com o rating de 91 e quatro vinhos com 90.
O Portada tinto é um grande vencedor eis os outros prémios que já recebeu:
TROFÉU “Lisbon Wine of the Year” no China Wine and Spirits Awards Best Value 2014
Medalha DOUBLE GOLD no China Wine and Spirits Awards Best Value 2014
Medalha de OURO no Daejeon Wine Trophy 2013
Medalha de PRATA no Berliner Wein Trophy 2014
Medalha de PRATA no Mundus Vini 2014
Medalha de PRATA no Vino Bojnice 2014
Medalha de BRONZE no NYIWC 2014
BEST BUY na “Revista de Vinhos” 2014
Desde 2006 que vinhos da DFJ VINHOS foram selecionados sete vezes para integrar a restrita lista anual TOP 100 BEST BUYS da Wine Enthusiast eis aqui esses vencedores, e o seu rating:
# 62nd TOP Best Buy Wine of 2006; GRAND’ARTE Touriga Nacional red 2003 – V.R. Lisboa 90
# 75th TOP Best Buy Wine of 2008; VEGA red 2005 – D.O.C. Douro 88
# 20th TOP Best Buy Wine of 2009; GRAND’ARTE Shiraz red 2007 – V.R. Lisboa 90
# 14th TOP Best Buy Wine of 2010; ALTA CORTE red 2006 – V. R. Lisboa 89
# 9th TOP Best Buy Wine of 2011; GRAND’ARTE Alvarinho white 2010 – V.R. Lisboa 91
# 1st TOP Best Buy Wine of 2012; VEGA red 2009 – D.O.C. Douro 90
# 8th TOP Best Buy Wine of 2014; PORTADA Winemakers Selection red 2011 - V. R. Lisboa 90
Recordamos aqui que em 2012 ganhámos o # 1st 100 TOP BEST BUY com o VEGA Douro tinto 2009, depois dos especialistas da Wine Enthusiast terem provado cerca de 17,000 vinhos presentes no mercado americano. Foi a primeira vez que um vinho português apareceu a comandar esta lista.
Por isso ao ver passados dois anos um vinho nosso integrar a lista nos 10 primeiros lugares, desta tão importante lista de prémios, leva-nos a querer partilhar mas também celebrar com os nossos representantes e amigos, sempre solicitando e dando ideias para que a equipa da DFJ melhore cada vez mais o rácio preço/ qualidade dos nossos vinhos.
Realçamos igualmente quão importante tem sido para a DFJ VINHOS, para os nossos parceiros e consumidores verificar que até hoje 147 vinhos nossos receberam o tão desejado BEST BUY da Wine Enthusiast.
Eis a lista dos BEST BUYS de 2014 e a apreciação dos editores sobre cada um dos vinhos:
• PORTADA Winemakers Selection Lisboa red 2011
8th TOP BEST BUY OF THE YEAR 2014 - 90 pt
A dark colored, dense wine that is rich and firmly structured. Aged in wood, it hold flavors of plum and berry fruits balanced with a fresh acidity. This is a wine for aging, its structure a powerful statement. Drink from 2014 – R.V.; Published 4/1/2014
• GRAND'ARTE Shiraz red 2011 - V.R. Lisboa - 91 pt
This pure Shiraz gives a wonderfully perfumed wine that is both spicy and packed with dark, dense fruits. Blackberries are supported by soft tannins and a touch of caramel from wood aging. It’s solid, firm while also fruity and should age. Drink from 2016.
— R. V. (8/1/2014)
• CONSENSUS branco 2012 - V. R. Lisboa - 90 pt
A wood-aged blend of Chardonnay and Arinto, this is ripe and richly endowed with both fruit and toasty flavors. It’s a sophisticated wine, with rich Chardonnay-given lift and a green-fruit character from Arinto. It’s wine that can age, but is ready to drink now and until 2020. — R.V. (4/1/2014)
• CASA DO LAGO Grande Reserva red 2011 - V. R. Lisboa – 90 pt
This is a powerful, solid wine from selected fruit that brings out ripe black currant flavors and a dense structure. The ripe Cabernet Sauvignon has plenty of acidity to give a juicy edge to the dry tannins and rich texture. Spice comes from wood aging. It needs to age, so drink from 2016. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• PAXIS Caladoc & Tinta Roriz red 2012 - V. R. Lisboa – 90 pt
Rich, spicy and deliciously fruity, it has tannins well cushioned by the ample blackberry flavors. Acidity preserves the wine’s easy freshness, while it also has a dense texture. Drink now, but the wine will be richer in late 2014. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• PORTADA Winemakers Selection Lisboa red 2012 – 89 pt
Firm and structured, it has acidity allied to ripe black currant and berry fruits. With solid tannins in the background it needs time to soften. Drink from 2016. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• MONTE ALENTEJANO Reserva red 2012 - V. R. Alentejano – 88 pt
Almost black in color, this densely tannic wine is granular, dusty and mineral in character. The berry fruits shoulder the weight of the tannins easily, giving a ripe wine that will need until 2016 to develop fully — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• GRAND'ARTE Alvarinho 2013 - V. R. Lisboa - 88 pt
• PATAMAR Reserva red 2011 – Douro DOC – 88 pt
This structured, dense and smoky wine features dry tannins and a mineral texture. It has blackberry fruitiness to go with this scaffolding, so it will develop well to give a ripe, full, rich wine. Wait until 2015. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• PEDRAS DO MONTE Cabernet & Tinta Roriz red 2011 – V. R. Lisboa – 88 pt
Rich and bold, it’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinta Roriz, both giving a floral character as well as some concentrated tannins. The dry structure and the intense acidity at the end suggest some aging. Drink from 2015. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• GRAND’ARTE Chardonnay white 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 88 pt
This full-bodied wine is rich with tropical fruit as well as a more citrus character. It’s ripe, packed with apples, apricots and then cut with acidity. There is a cool, fresh aftertaste. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• DFJ Alvarinho & Chardonnay white 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 87 pt
The Chardonnay and Alvarinho complement each other well, the one bringing a rounded texture, the other adding a fresh and mineral character. Together, they produce a refreshing, ripe wine that has attractive citrus and yellow fruits. Drink from 2015. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• POINT WEST Alvarinho & Chardonnay white 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 87 pt
Alvarinho and Chardonnay are the chosen grapes for this blend. As its name suggests, a salty taste from the ocean spices up the ripe yellow and green plum fruits. It’s soft with a fine balance of acidity and a soft honey touch at the end. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• ALTA CORTE red 2011 - V. R. Lisboa – 87 pt
DFJ is one of a few producers who grow Caladoc, which is here blended with Tinta Roriz. A cross between Grenache and Malbec, it gives a dark colored, structured wine that is shown well here. Berry fruits come through the texture strongly, giving a rich character and plenty of final acidity. Drink now. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• MONTE ALENTEJANO red 2010 - V. R. Alentejano – 87 pt
DFJ’s venture into the Alentejo has produced a full-bodied wine packed with ripe plums and berry fruits. Tannins are rich, integrated into the fruits. A touch of earthiness needs to blow off before the wine is ready to drink in 2015. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• PAXIS Caladoc & Tinta Roriz red 2011 - V. R. Lisboa – 86 pt
A solid wine, with swathes of juicy blackberry fruits and some firm, stalky tannins. The fruit gives the wine its character, with a texture that supports a dry core and final acidity. Drink now–2018. — R.V. (4/1/2014)
• CORETO Joker white 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 86 pt
Smooth and light, it’s all about fruitiness, crisp apples and a squeeze of lemon juice that perks up the soft texture. It’s fresh and ready to drink. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• CORETO Joker rose 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 86 pt
Light and fruity, this is an immediately attractive, fragrant, off-dry wine. With its red berry flavors, it tastes warm and inviting. The touch of acidity reinforces the bright drinkability. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• STORKS LANDING white 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 86 pt
In a reference to the storks who build nests in the chimneys of the Eiffel-designed DFJ winery, Storks Landing shows bright acidity, layers of citrus plus a touch of more exotic pineapple. A blend of Fernão Pires and Chardonnay, it’s fresh and light in the mouth, mineral and crisp at the end. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• POINT WEST red 2011 - V. R. Lisboa - 86 pt
Coming from the cool climate of the Lisbon vineyards, this is a fresh and fruity wine. Some Touriga Nacional perfumes emerge from the soft tannins and final acidity. It’s an attractive wine to drink now. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• MONTE ALENTEJANO white 2012 – V.R. Alentejano – 85 pt
A soft, lemon-fruited wine that is attractive to drink now. It has warm acidity and ripe, full fruitiness. A lively fresh character gives the wine a great lift. — R.V. (4/1/2014)
• BIGODE red 2012 - V. R. Lisboa – 85 pt
Bigode, meaning the mustache, is fruity, fresh and light in texture. The juicy character needs another few months to integrate fully with the berry fruits. Spice adds interest. It will be better by the end of 2014. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• CASA DO LAGO rose 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 85 pt
A perfumed wine that is soft and fruity. It has a fresh, tangy character that makes it very refreshing and crisp.Think of this as an apéritif rosé, bright and light. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• CORETO Joker red 2012 - V. R. Lisboa – 85 pt
Soft and fruity, this is a smooth and polished wine. Soft tannins give just enough structure for the berry fruits to shine. With its acidity and fresh aftertaste, it’s ready to drink. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• PAXIS Arinto 2013 - V. R. Lisboa - 85 pt
Green plums and ripe apples bring out the best in Arinto’s range of flavors. This is a soft wine, with light acidity that’s well integrated into the rich fruitiness. Drink now. — R.V. (10/1/2014)
• STORKS LANDING Rosé 2013 - V. R. Lisboa - 85 pt
This blend of Shiraz and Castelão is in a soft and ripe rosé style. There is just a touch of tannin from the Shiraz to give weight. The aftertaste is lightly sweet. — R.V. (10/1/2014)
• BIGODE red 2011 - V. R. Lisboa – 84 pt
A smoky wine with black currant flavors that bring together spice and fruitiness. The wine has a light touch, licorice and stalky tannins ending with attractive juiciness. It is ready to drink. — R.V. (4/1/2014)
• PINK ELEPHANT rose 2013 - V. R. Lisboa – 84 pt
Not just named on a whim, some of the proceeds for the sale of this wine goes to protecting Asian elephants. Designed to pair with spicy food, this is a soft, very fruity wine. It is dry and spicy itself with just enough acidity to keep it fresh. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
• PORTADA Winemakers Selection Lisboa white 2013 – 84 pt
An attractively fruity wine that’s easy to drink and fresh. Lemon and apples give a crisp edge, followed by a zesty, fragrant character. Drink this light wine now. — R.V. (8/1/2014)
