The colour is medium gold. On the nose, pear, coconut and banana, accompanied by a faintly toasted, honeyed nuance that adds depth to the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is fresh and savoury. The texture is pleasantly rounded. The finish is marked by a pronounced salinity, reminiscent of sea spray.
Frei Gigante is produced by Pico Wines, or more precisely the Adega Cooperativa Vitivinícola da Ilha do Pico, the island’s oldest and largest wine cooperative, founded in 1949. Continue reading “Frei Gigante 2021”
The colour is medium straw. On the nose acacia, Golden apple, pine, mint, and elderflower. In the mouth this wine displays a vibrant acidity. The aftertaste is very long but a bit bitter.
A luminous medium gold in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of ripe pineapple, white peach, and crisp apple. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance, both crisp and creamy, with a lingering finish that invites another sip. 
The colour is pale ruby. On the nose cherry and raspberry. In the mouth medium-bodied with smooth tannins, fresh acidity, and flavors of ripe strawberry and a touch of oak. The aftertaste is medium long. 
The colour is medium straw. On the nose pineapple, peach, candied citrus fruits, chamomile. In the mouth harmonious, with a good acidity. The aftertaste is medium long. 
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose red berries, plums, mocha and cream chocolate. In the mouth well balanced, with a sweet finish. The aftertaste is pretty long.
The colour is medium gold. On the nose lychee, tangerine, ginger. In the mouth viscous with a balancing acidity. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is pale gold. On the nose honey, peach, mango. In the mouth pleasantly savoury. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is medium ruby. On the nose sour cherries, dried figs, walnuts. In the mouth refreshing, with a medium long aftertaste.
The colour is deep purple. On the nose ripe red fruits, cherries under spirit, cocoa and coffee. In the mouth an interesting contrast between the initial sweetness and the final dryness. The aftertaste is not very long.