Port, Portugal’s fortified dessert wine, claimed the attention of the wine world centuries ago. But it is only in the last few decades that dry, still wine from Portugal has come to the fore. The success of Portuguese table wines is largely due to the breakout conquest of examples from the Douro Valley, in the northeastern corner of the country.
This week’s Tasting Highlights features 11 bottlings well worth seeking out, including red wines from Quinta do Crasto, Prats & Symington, Quinta das Carvalhas and more up to 92 points and priced as low as $15. Read on to get our expert scores and full tasting notes!
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