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 deep ruby. On the nose, it shows ripe plum, liquorice, orange peel and a touch of coffee. In the mouth, fresh thanks to the acidity and warmth because of the alcohol. Elegant with well-integrated, slightly drying tannins. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is a medium garnet. On the nose, black cherries and blueberry jam emerge clearly. On the palate, the wine is smooth and pleasant, though somewhat restrained in flavour intensity. The palate is more austere than the bouquet, which creates an intriguing contrast. The finish is of medium length.
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.
The colour is medium straw. On the nose apple, pear, citrus and a gentle herbal touch. In the mouth refreshing with a slight tannic grip. The aftertaste is medium long.
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 deep gold, with a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose oranges, candied fruits, acacia honey and brioche bread. In the mouth fresh and mineral. 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 medium copper. On the nose dry apricots, orange peels, nuts. In the mouth very dry and tasty. The aftertaste last for a long while.
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose cherries, tea leaf and coffee. In the mouth very elegant, fresh with drying tannins. The aftertaste is tasty and rather long.