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2014
How do you bottle the richness of the land that is Portugal?
How do you bottle the melancholic notes of Fado, the salty sea air of the Atlantic, the smell of wet earth, the wise and ancient gastronomy, and the tradition of a thousand‐year old country that stretches its limbs once more?
With a passion for finding that affluence, NLC Wines brings to the United States our private selection of unique brands that deliver a Portugal rarely experienced before. Our portfolio of wines brings forth Portugal’s new, old‐world traditions with exquisite bouquets of national grapes, state of the art technology, and discerning designs.
This is the Portugal we’d like you to savor. Welcome.
INTRODUCTION
With a rich history that includes the first wine‐producing region of the world (Douro), two wine producing regions protected by UNESCO, and the world’s largest number of native varietals (250), Portugal has an offering of wine that inspires even the uninspired.
Portugal: NEW, OLD WORLD TRADITION
Península de SetúbalTASTE ELEGANCE
JOSÉ MARIA DA FONSECA
Perfecting the art of wine‐making for 200 years, José Maria da Fonseca is Portugal’s oldest producer of table wine. With over 20 world‐renowned brands, JMF delves into curious palettes to bring innovative, yet classical, creations.
DSF Moscatel Roxo Rose | 2012
A unique rosé with an aroma to swoon over, DSF's Moscatel Roxo Rosé quite literally dazzles you both on the nose and on the palate.
With an intriguing light pink salmon color, this gastronomic rosé, drinks like a white, smells like a hot Asian tropical night and tastes like heaven.
DSF Verdelho | 2012
A white with a meaty nose, DSF's Verdelho warms you right up with or without a gastronomic feast attached.
Its intense aromatic profile begs you to bite down throughout its balanced and super persistent finish.
DSF 204 Castas | 2012
This harmony of flavors is rare to find in a white. DSF 204 Castas is a “controlled” field blend of 204 grape varieties that are part of Domingos SoaresFranco’s ampelographic collection.
JMF White
Produced from Fernão Pires and Moscatel de Setúbal grape varieties, this easy slightly mineral white wins you over with a pleasant aroma and a fruity character.
AlentejoTASTE THE SUN
HERDADE DOS OUTEIROS ALTOS
The first organic DOC vineyard in the Alentejo plains, Herdade dos Outeiros Altos is committed to creating wines that are cultivated in a sustainable and bio‐diverse landscape. As an ode to traditional vinification practices, the project develops unique wines boasting national grape varieties in their purest form. Naturally Alentejo.
Outeiros Altos Red | 2012
Ruby color with violet tones, with an embracing aroma and plenty of ripened fruit, herbs, spices and hints of black pepper. The palate has wild fruits with blackberries and hints of smoke. Tannins are present but balanced making this wine as versatile as salt and pepper.
Outeiros Altos Vinho da Talha | 2012
Made in old‐school clay amphoras, this ruby colored wine is beautifully elegant with a complex aroma of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, notes of black chai tea and rosemary. In the mouth tons of wild fruit with hints of red earth, fine long tannins and freshness well present. Suitable for Vegans.
ColaresTASTE RARITY
ADEGA VIÚVA GOMES COLARES
From one of Portugal’s forgotten wine regions, comes ViúvaGomes Colares. Planted in sand on the reclusive slopes of Sintra, the Ramisco and Malvasia Fina grapes boast some of the only ungrafted vines in Europe.
Known for exquisite wines since the late 18th century, the limited edition wines are soon becoming some of the world’s most treasured keeps.
ViuvaGomes Ramisco | 1969
Old yet still fresh. This pearl of Colares has gained an onion skin color, although it has maintained a pleasant lucidity with aromatic notes of raisin cherry and damp earth. In the mouth this wine has a light structure, with a memory of where Ramisco’s deep tannins used to be, marked along with some acidity due to the ocean’s winds, leading to salty finish.
ViuvaGomes Ramisco | 2006
An exquisite bouquet of fruit continues to dominate this 2006 Ramisco, begging to see how much longer it will age. This medium‐bodied concoction emanates balance from beginning to end, bursting with tamed ripe red berries, earthy spices, and tobacco leaf.
ViuvaGomes Malvasia | 2010
A light yet intricate white, this Malvasia presents a golden yellow color with mild salty pineapple aromatic notes. In the mouth it is fresh and mineral, with a lovely dry structure and balanced acidity.
Other available vintages include:1931, 1934, 1965, 1967, 1996, 1997, 1999
DãoTASTE TRADITION
QUINTA DO PERDIGÃO
One of the most prized vineyards in the Dão, Quinta do Perdigão, has truly developed winemaking into an art form.
With carefully, hand‐selected grapes, the very exclusive wines using noble Portuguese grapes create gastronomic concoctions bursting with flavor and mystery.
Quinta do Perdigão Encruzado | 2012
Known for its aging qualities, this Encruzado gives us a high mineral glimpse into its present and future elegance. Silky smooth with a bite resembling pear cider, the finish on this mono‐varietal is truly multi‐dimensional.
Quinta do Perdigão Alfrocheiro | 2009
Made exclusively of the Alfrocheiro Preto grape, the soft‐textured, cherry‐fruited concoction was aged in French oak barrels from the best tanneries of Bourgogne and Bordeaux‐Cognac during 12 months. With a deep ruby color, fresh aromas of cherry and black plum nicely contrast the earthy freshness of rosemary, truffle, and mint. With oak that is nowhere near overpowering, we still find some nice tobacco on the palate, and fruit greedily taking your mouth by storm. A long velvety finish, full of expression…tailor‐made for the wine gourmand.
Quinta do Perdigão Rosé Touriga Nacional | 2012
This symphony of cassis, red currant, raspberry, roses and strawberry, introduces a muddled red we’ve never tasted before. With a dash of mineral and a meal full of flavor, the nobility and richness of the Touriga Nacional grape sees no waning from this rose’s beginning nose to its savory end.
Quinta do Perdigão Rose | 2013
Quinta do Perdigao does rosé like no other. Changing it up for 2013, this blend of Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Alfrocheiro and Tinta Roriz astounds the palate with a mish mash of flavor.
Its aroma gives away a youthful, vibrant, floral nose, as most young wines do, promising great aging potential. The delightful aromatic fruit platter is cut with a tar‐like minerality, giving way to earthy summer morning notes.
Super structured with a hint of anise seed, makes this rose long and sinewy...ready for food.
BairradaTASTE IRREVERENCE
SIDÓNIO DE SOUSA
From one of the select “Baga Friends” comes a portfolio of pure baga wines unlike many others. Sidonio de Sousa, recognized for having amongst the oldest of the baga vines in Bairrada, continues to make wine in the traditional way, resulting in juicy, fruit‐forward exquisite wines aged in old Portuguese oak, rare nowadays even in Portugal.
Sidonio de Sousa Colheita | 2008
From a century‐old Baga heritage, enters this 100% baga concoction from Sidonio de Sousa. Fruit galore on the nose leads the way to an explosion in your mouth that can only be tamed with another sip of this Portuguese nectar.
Applying the Dujac‐style in its fermentation (whole cluster pressed), the often fierce bagagrape lends way to a wonderful sweet middle fruit, smooth, earthy and ripe with a superb future.
Sidonio de Sousa Reserva | 2008
With its Sidonio de Sousa Reserva 2008, this BagaFriend introduces a different take on the unique bagagrape.
With garnet color, the Reserva 2008 is quite toasty and gamey on the nose, reminding of olive wood and incense. In the mouth, this smooth operator shows lively but fine tannins of great quality, softened by its 18 months of Portuguese oak. Heavily perfumed with musk and Indian spices, this baga is a keeper for years to come.
Sidonio de Sousa Garrafeira | 2009
Intense, complex developed aromas of raspberry, dry earth, crushed herbs, floral overtones, leather and tar. Medium bodied with bright acidity, finely woven tannins intense earthy and vibrant red berry flavors.
A wine in development that begins to show its energy and structure to age another decade. A wine crafted in a traditional manner from 80+ year old vines and a grape variety (Baga) that requires patience. This wine is just beginning to flourish.
Douro TASTE HISTORY
QUINTA DOS POÇOS
With internationally‐prized wines boasting rare Portuguese grape varieties, these bold yet elegant compositions from Quinta dos Poços enchant even the most jaded of enthusiasts.
Poҫos Colheita | 2012
Introducing a juicier side of Portugal, Quinta dos Poços Colheita blends old‐world wine making with vibrant red fruit, creating a most gourmand concoction.
Foot‐macerated in granite wine‐presses and later in stainless steel vats, the grapes are well‐accompanied by a toasty flavor with a delicate spicy note.
Poҫos Reserva | 2009
Melding the old with the new, Quinta dos PoçosReserva finds a unique balance between a voluptuous red with a surprisingly satisfying smoothness.
Foot‐macerated in granite wine‐presses and later in stainless steel vats, the ripe berries take you for a ride through a Douro you’ll never forget.
QUINTA DO PÔPA
Sitting alongside one of the most privileged locations on the Douro River, Quinta do Pôpa creates exquisite wines with national grape varieties.
Born from nature and tradition, from the harmonious wedding between soil, climate, and the art of man, these noble yet global wines will surprise the palate one sip at a time.
Contos da Terra | 2010
From a careful selection of the best grape varieties of the region, Contos da Terra comes to life to tell the tales of the land of Portugal.
Its intense yet fruity aroma, resulting from a temperature controlled fermentation process and a prolonged maceration period, make this young funky wine an everyday hit.
Preffácio | 2009
A little mean at first sniff, this intriguing little lady mesmerizes you with red fruits, cherries and a bucket‐full of Douro.
Full‐bodied, vinous and velvety, Preffácio shows off its elegance with a prolonged a complex taste.
Pôpa TN | 2008
Created from a single grape variety, Portugal’s most precious Touriga Nacional, Pôpa TN gives your nose a wham and your mouth a bam.
Its intense, almost dirty aroma, is chock‐full of red fruits, giving this wine an elegance that surprises you. After a 6‐month maturation period in French oak, its prolonged taste satisfies your curiosity and finds you begging for more.
Pôpa TR | 2008
Created from Tinta Roriz (aka Tempranillo), a single grape variety often blended in the best Ports, Pôpa TR shows off just how elegant red Douro truly is.
Six months in new French oak and some serious minerality picked up from years along the river, give this singular wine a rustic chocolaty smoothness unlike anything your taste buds have experienced before. Full bodied and soft, with a prolonged finish.
Pôpa VV | 2008
From an exquisite selection of Douro’s finest old vines, Pôpa VV (VinhasVelhas) astounds the palate with a smoothness only found in 60 year old vines.
A blend of Portugal’s most noble grapes, this smoky yet fruit‐forward delight is dressed to impress. Full‐bodied and super vinous, will age well in the bottle.
Pôpa VinhoTinto Doce | 2010
Blended of old vines of 21 different Portuguese grape varieties, this Douro treasure takes wine innovation to the next level.
Unfortified (at 9.5% alcohol), Pôpa VinhoTinto Doceintroduces an alternative to Port wine that is fresh yet bursting with red berries and a side of dried fruit.
DOURO FAMILY ESTATES
Blending the best grapes from four of Douro’s most refined wine‐producing families, Douro Family Estates produces sophisticated gastronomic compositions reminiscent of old‐world class and grace.
DFE Premium | 2007
This succulent Douro treasure takes your nose to a world of Port and then softens your palate into the land of red Portuguese wine.
Beautiful structure, ripe for the season, DFE Premium's toasty notes will make you want to take up cigar‐smoking.
DFE Signature | 2009
A truly beautiful, elegant, almost stately wine, DFE Signature is Douro’s best.
An intense palate smothered with dark ripe fruits gives way to a sophisticated prolonged finish that is fit for the noblest among us.
Keep this ruby‐eyed gem for years to come...or enjoy it now.
QUINTA DAS BAJANCAS
A daring little project with the capacity to produce 7,000 bottles of white wine, Quinta das Bajancas excels in the art of Douro winemaking. 12 hectares of national grapes has led to the creation of a brand that juxtaposes the traditional with the innovative.
BajancasWhite | 2013
Crisp, fresh and fruity with a hint of grapiness. Some lemon fruit adding a fun tang to this well‐balanced white from the Douro. Herbal notes are big on this appealing unoaked palate.
RONCÃO PEQUENO
Producing Port for over 5 generations, the Vieira de Sousa family is renowned for providing larger Port houses with some of their top grapes. Their own portfolio is one to leave the most novice of connoisseurs salivating, recognized for top‐tier quality across the world.
Vieira de Sousa 10 Year White Port
An elegant white Port with an elevated aromatic complexity, Vieira de Sousa's 10 Year White Port was created from a minimum of two aged lots of extraordinary quality, a blend of 20 year old whites and a few younger ones.
All were fermented in lagars with prolonged skin maceration periods, lending this nutty dessert wine a toasty golden color. The richness is evident and leads the way to a sweet, yet nicely balanced wine with notes of incense and black tea leaves throughout. A superlative long finish make this aged Port worthy of dessert.
VinhoVerde TASTE FRESHNESS
QUINTA DO REGUEIRO
Recognized as one the foremost producers of boutique vinho verdein Portugal, Quinta do Regueiro is fast becoming synonymous with top shelf avantgarde white wines.
Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho Reserva | 2013
This mineral delight bursting with grapefruit and jasmine notes takes the 100% Alvarinho up a notch. Its unusual longevity in the bottle makes this wine one of the international references in the world of whites.
Quinta do Regueiro AlvarinhoTrajadura | 2013
Intensely mineral profile, with floral and orange peel nuances. Reveals a great purity in the mouth, of refined but austere style, serious, strong, and very sophisticated.
