I recently tasted the wines from Courelas da Torre, a family-owned winery located in Redondo, Alentejo, Portugal. This winery has been producing organic wines since 2013 and spans 11 hectares of vines.
Here’s a summary of the wines I sampled:
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Courelas da Torre Branco 2023: A bright and fruity white with a crisp and clean finish. I rated it 88/100.
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Courelas da Torre Assinatura 2022: This wine, meaning ‘signature,’ matures in oak and showcases savory notes with spicy wood, fresh pear, and citrus. I scored it 89/100.
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Courelas da Torre Luminoso 2024: A full-gold curtimenta (skin contact) wine, fermented in stainless steel. It presents powerful, lively flavors of orange peel and spice along with a hint of mint. It had a slight mousy edge.
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Courelas da Torre Harvest Moon 2024: A golden-hued Sauvignon, skin-fermented and picked at night. It features a rich appley nose, lively citrus fruit, and a bold taste. I rated this highly at 92/100.
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Courelas da Torre Luminoso Pet Nat 2023: This sparkling wine has no added sulfites and is undisgorged, leading to an impressive level of deposit. It offers concentrated bold pithy citrus and some peach flavors, earning a remarkable 93/100.
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Courelas da Torre Felsibela 2021: Free of added sulfites, this wine combines concentrated fresh fruit with a minty edge. I scored it 92/100.
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Courelas da Torre Assinatura Tinto 2022: A red blend made from 10 different grapes, it delivers savory, spicy notes with a bold, textural profile. I rated it 91/100.
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Courelas da Torre Reserva 2022: A complex wine aged for 14 months in French oak, featuring a nose rich with fruit and spice, alongside some liquorice. This bold and rich wine scored 91/100.
For more information, you can visit Courelas da Torre’s website.