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I’ve tasted some excellent supermarket Portuguese offerings this summer – none of that overly extracted, rustic, hot-alcohol feel. One of my choices is just 11%: fresh and vibrant, showing the diversity of reds from this country. My selections also highlight the good wines still found at under £10. With this price category shrinking due to yet more duty and tax rises, it’s a pleasure to share quality bottles that are wallet-friendly, too.
If you could drink the colour purple, this full, smooth wine would be it. Expect an alluring, approachable bouquet of damsons and bramble, lifted by notes of violet and lavender.
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Here’s a perfect pick for hearty food: barbecue meats in summer, lasagne or stews in winter. It has a pleasantly grippy texture and nostalgic flavours of bakewell tart.
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This one is lower in alcohol, silky in texture (with cranberry notes) and surprisingly versatile: it even works with salmon and other fish. Pop in the fridge for 20 minutes to enhance its freshness.
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Impress your connoisseur friends with this premium Tesco pick. It is a bold, sophisticated, layered wine that’s packed with bramble fruit, clove, and fragrant perfume.
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Our wine expert’s pick of the best Portuguese red wines, from £8
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