20/05/2019 – Cabriz, Dão Rosé 2018

(2019) At time of review this was in Lidl stores as a special parcel, and though I am not certain of stock levels, it is one of my best rosé buys for 2019. An uncommon rosé from Dão in Portugal, a blend of 50% Touriga-Nacional and 50% Alfrocheiro, weighing in with 12.5% alcohol.  It has the requisite pale and contemporary colour, but backs that up with a lovely nose of small red berries, delicate spicing and a little rose-hip, floral nuance. In the mouth it balances its juicy redcurrant and raspberry fruitiness and tartness with enough sweetness and acidity to give a harmonious, dry finish. The stylishness here belies the lowly price tag. Watch the video for more information.

2 comments

  1. Looked in 3 Lidls from May onwards. The cabriz label is on the wine racks but no wine. Please don’t recommend wines that are not available (you are not the only culprit).

    1. I think ‘culprit’ is a tad unfair: I cannot tour Lidl stores checking the shelves, so have to go with he avaiability information I am given. Sorry you have have wasted your time hunting this down, but I did also open my review by saying “At time of review this was in Lidl stores as a special parcel, and though I am not certain of stock levels…”. Will try harder!

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