Illustrated on the Silk & Spice bottle is a reinterpretation of an
original XV century map, from The Age of Discovery. The map
details the largest bay in the world, the Bay of Bengal, which
represents Asia's gateway and separates southern and eastern Asia.
The Portuguese coat of arms is artfully depicted to symbolize the
bravery of these maritime explorers. And of course, Vasco da
Gama's caravel is paramount, its voyage having helped shape the
history of the world.
Pour. Explore.
The 15th century maritime trade route from Europe to the Indian
Ocean, known as the Silk and Spice route, was pioneered by
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who rounded the Cape of Good
Hope in 1498. Through this voyage, the western world was
introduced to some of our most exotic spices and textures: nutmeg,
cinnamon, cloves, peppers, and silk from China, to name a few.
With its silky and spicy profile, Silk & Spice evokes the Age of
Discovery and pays tribute to Portugal, whose indigenous grapes
and unique terroir produce the deep, rich layers and exceptional
flavors in this wine.
It was the Age of Discovery. Now it is yours to discover.
The Wine
A ruby colored red wine blend, characterized by intense aromas of
ripe red and black fruit, such as blackberries and ripe plum. A
spicy character evokes vanilla, black pepper and pink
peppercorn, combined with hints mocha. It is full-bodied with a
balanced taste, very soft tannins and a long and balanced finish.
The exquisite grapes of Touriga Nacional, Baga, Alicante Bouchet
and Syrah, the first three of which are native to Portugal, are
carefully selected and vinified separately.
Touriga Nacional
Baga
Alicante Bouchet
Syrah
Reviews
A wine that lives up to its name, each vintage of Silk & Spice
reviewed by Wine Enthusiast magazine has been awarded with 90
points and a coveted BEST BUY designation.
90 points Wine Enthusiast
"This celebration of Portugal’s intrepid explorations in the Far East is a ripe, smooth, lightly toasty wine. Its texture
is soft, open with black-currant fruits, spice and fine finishing acidity. Drink now.”
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
91 points Wine Enthusiast
"This celebration of Portugal's maritime history is a blend from
across regions. It is a rich wine, packed with black fruits and
ripe tannins. A generous structure, succulent acidity and the
dry core are now well in balance. The wine is ready to drink.”
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
90 points Wine Enthusiast
The most recent review won Silk & Spice a spot among the
magazine’s Top 100 Best Buys, at #15!
"This blend across different regions of Portugal celebrates the
voyages of Portuguese explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries.
It is a juicy, ripe wine, well structured and rich. With warm
red fruits and balanced acidity, this smooth wine can be enjoyed
now.”
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
90 points Wine Enthusiast
"This blend of wines from Dão, Bairrada and Lisboa is ripe, full
of black fruits and with subtle signs of the wood aging. Named
to celebrate the Portuguese mariners who sailed to the spice
islands of the East Indies, it is warm with its own spiciness as
well as a juicy aftertaste. Drink now.”
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
90 points Wine Enthusiast
"Celebrating the Portuguese discovery of the spice route, this
blend from different regions is smooth, rich and ripe. It has
tannins that enhance the ripe black fruits and bring out the
spicy edge to the wine. It is ready to drink.”
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
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