Portuguese Wine Rating List

All the Portuguese wines I have tried in 2025 rated.

This is a live list that will be updated as I go.

• Systematic analysis – Assessing structure, balance, complexity, and finish.

• Value for money – How the price compares to quality.

• Competition – How it stacks up against similar wines in the market.

• Drinkability – Immediate enjoyment vs. ageing potential.

• Authenticity – Expression of grape variety and regional character.

• Innovation – Additional factors.

• Presentation – Packaging, branding, and overall appeal.

• X-Factor – That intangible quality that makes a wine truly memorable.

KEY

🔵 = £12 or under

🟡 = £12 - £25

🟢 = £25 or over

The score given is soley for that price bracket.

RED

🔵 8.8 Morrison’s, The Best, Douro Reserva, £11 attractive red fruit, good balance, can’t go wrong 10/01/25

🔵 8.2 Animus, Douro Reserva, £6.99 tickle of spice, red fruit, good complexity, super price! 28/01/25

🟢 7.2 Herdade do Peso Parcelas Red 2019 £38.89 whopper, complex, unique, savoury, needs food 4/12/24

🔵 4.9 Porta 6, Vinho Regional Lisboa £8.75 shadow of it’s former self, simple, fruity, just below average 10/2/25

WHITE

🟡 8.8 Adega Mayor, Reserva do Comendador, Altitude £24.75 brilliant, unique, rich, sumptous fruit 3/02/25

🟡 8 Soalheiro, Alvarinho Vinho Verde £21 benchmark Alvarinho, bright, rich, balanced, fresh 3/02/25

🔵 7.9 M&S Found, Arinto £8 fair expression, lemon, racy 7/02/25

ROSÉ

🔵 7.9 The Best Vinho Verde Rose £8 Rosé with spritz and flavour, hint of sweetness, enjoyed on the hills of the Douro! 4/2/25

SPARKLING

🟢 7.2 Soalheiro Alvarinho Espumante £25.95 very enjoyable, lively, great balance between fruit and bubbles, paying a premium though. 4/2/25

🔵 6.5 Aldi’s, Mimo Moutinho, Sparkling Vinho Verde £6.99 soft bubbles, fresh, easy going 12/2/25

FORTIFIED

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LOW & NO

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