January 28, 2013
In 2012 DFJ Vinhos received 7 BEST BUYS na REVISTA DE VINHOS. Here’s the ratings and appreciation of the editors:
Grand'Arte Touriga Nacional 2009
"A concentrate Touriga without being elegant and restrained, with fruit of blackberries and plums very expressive, alongside attractive notes of cocoa, silky and plump, very fresh, juicy, delicious. (LL) 16,5 pt"
in Revista de Vinhos
Grand'Arte Alicante Bouschet 2009
"Lots of color, very intense and deep flavor, macerated berries, ripe blackberries, vibrant and spicy. Full-bodied, with sweet fruit balanced by good acidity, round, large, juicy. (LL) 16,5 pt"
in Revista de Vinhos
Grand'Arte Alvarinho 2011
"The Alvarinho it’s shown very expressive in attractive notes of fresh apple, apricot and grapefruit. Full-bodied, showing a graceful Atlantic freshness, it’s an Alvarinho very well made, elegant and refined. (13%) LL 16 pt "
in Revista de Vinhos
Grand'Arte Arinto 2011
"Ripe lemon, with hints of pineapple, in a restrained and elegant profile. Good volume in the mouth, hints of green apple cut by a lemonade acidity, mild vegetable bitter, a serious wine, long and refreshing. (12.5%) LL 16 pt "
in Revista de Vinhos
Portada Winemakers Selection White 2011
"Discrete but with a very clean aroma, delicate notes of pineapple, some citrines. Mouth expressive, light and fresh thanks to the equal acidity, a good day to day white.
(12.5) LL 14.5"
in Revista de Vinhos
Portada Winemakers Selection Rose 2011
"Very clean of aroma, raspberry, cherry, a touch of cherry candy. Very refreshing in the mouth thanks to generous acidity, smooth, direct, well-pleasing in its simplicity and directness. (12,0%) LL 14.5 pt"
in Revista de Vinhos
Segada White 2011
"White peach aroma, vegetable notes, spices, elegant and cheerful. Mouth fresh and round, has a good body, lemonade freshness, together tasty and live.(13%) LL 15 pt"