Castro Velho

Quinta do Crasto

'Castro' Douro White Blend 2024

Lemon, toast, mineral and lanolin on the nose. Lemon and brioche on the palette w long finish. Great value at $25 — 8 days ago

Àlvaro Castro

Pelada Dão Touriga Nacional 2018

Nose is classic Touriga National violets, cherry liqueur, and earthy crushed stone. Soft and mouthfilling, it’s intensely minerally on the palate, with enough dark cherry extract fruit to keep it from being too one-dimensional. Tannins are super-soft, and there is abundant acidity.

UPDATE. A few hours later interesting notes of cinnamon are emerging.
— 2 years ago

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Austin Hohnke

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Just tasted this with Olé & Obrigado in NYC last week. Beautiful wine. The Carrocel is also not to be missed.

Bodegas y Viñedos Castro Ventosa

El Castro de Valtuille Bierzo Mencía 2015

Bon vin de semaine! L’élevage est encore un peu trop présent pour se mériter un 9/10. — 6 years ago

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Bodegas Fernando Castro

Masia F Tempranillo

So nice slightly chilled — 7 years ago

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Herdade do Arrepiado Velho

Velho Touriga Nacional 2015

Well balanced...nice acidity, solid fruit structure and good tannins. BlackBerry, black cherry, espresso, and a touch of chocolate. Smooth full body finish — 8 years ago

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Castro Candaz

Finca El Curvado Ribeira Sacra Mencía 2015

Сочная вишня с черенком, микс чёрной и красной смородины, в развитии мятая малина и ежевика, лавр, мята, тертые зеленые листья, марганцовка, влажный камень, мокрая земля, легкий животный тон. Среднее, подвижное тело с сочной, нетяжелой концентрацией, поющей кислотностью и мягкими, но ещё чуть контрастными из-за молодости танинами. Живо, натурально, интенсивно и свежо. — 8 years ago

Rin
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Raul Pérez

Castro Ventosa Bierzo Mencia 2023

From the master, Raul Perez with fruit sourced from his family estate, the Joven (rabbit label) is predominately Mencia from 40-60 year old vines and aged in INOX.

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2023 pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of blackberries, Montmorency cherry, horse blanket, purple flowers, licorice, and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Charming, rustic stuff. Drink now through 2030.
— 3 months ago

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Herdade do Esporão

Monte Velho Alentejano Antão Vaz Blend 2021

McCarthy & Schiering, $11

Bursting with tropical flavors, lots of pineapple and guava, almost reminds me of POG juice. Balanced with a crisp acidity and very easy to drink. Amazing for the price, I immediately went back and grabbed 2 more bottles
— 3 years ago

Herdade do Arrepiado Velho

Alentejo Touriga Nacional Blend

Medium body and a tremendous complement to fried food. — 6 years ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian

Rosalía de Castro

Ophalum Rías Baixas Albariño

Heavy orange blossom with tropical notes like coconut med acidity crisp salty and mineral notes label reminds me of the smashing pumpkins — 7 years ago

Nick Murrieta
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Fedellos Do Couto

Bastarda Merenzao

Just phenomenal natural wine with Castro candelas and ourense varietals. — 8 years ago

Àlvaro Castro

Reserva Dão Red Blend 2012

Fresh red and blue fruits with nice herbal tones. Layered and simple, fantastic with roasted meats. — 8 years ago

Àlvaro Castro

Branco Reserva White Blend

Great with the food but a little sharp on its own. — 9 months ago

Castro Candaz

Ribeira Sacra Mencía Red Blend 2017

Amazing taste right out of the bottle. Did not drink well after a few days. — 6 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Castro Ventosa

El Castro de Valtuille Godello 2015

Pale gold. Honeysuckle, cinnamon on nose. Full bodied mouth coating, with baked apples, citrus on palate. Question if slightly oxidized. Zippy acidity, tart finish. — 7 years ago

Marchetti

Castro di San Silvestro Rosso Conero Red Blend

Tasty, and affordable. Spice in the aftertaste, black fruit, tar. Nice for the price — 8 years ago

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