Favourite Portuguese wine and corks

 These were the two favourite Portuguese wines out of 10 from the Tejo region presented to the Central London Wine Society.

Both were my favourites. I am a fan of sweet and off dry wines. Remember the days of Mateus Rose, a great hit with the British. Another  previous favourite from Portugal was Port.

Obelisco means obelisk. Obelisco wine from Portugal, not to be confused with the American Obelisco.

Obelisco, Frisante Gasificado, Rose, Adega de Almeirem NV (non vintage, ie no year of production bottling), 10.5% alcohol which is not too strong. 50% Aragonez (also called Tempranillo), mixed with 50% Castelao.

We tried the white. They also sell a rose.

Even better, in the opinion of myself and the group, was the Bridao, late harvest, Adega Cooperative do Cartaxo 2022, DOC Tejo, 13%, grape variety Fernao Pires, Arinto. Sweet, but not over-sweet. 

Useful Websites

https://adegaalmeirim.pt/en/store/obelisco-1-white/