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.
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 gold. On the nose chamomile, white peach, pear and lemon zest. In the mouth crisp and clean, with a slight salinity. The finish is surprisingly long for a wine in this price range.
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 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 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 straw. On the nose bay, rosemary, thyme, green apple. In the mouth sweet and sour. The aftertaste is medium long with a nice acid note.