The problem of buying a whole heap of tasting wines from a sale is that it takes a while to wade through them. It's taken over 2 weeks to get to this beauty.
The price is an absolute joke. This is a big rich fascinating red that's a little disjointed on opening but after three days reveals what a gem this will be for medium to long term cellaring.
Stop reading, get in the car and buy all they've got at this price.
SOBREIRO DE PEGOES 2016 PREMIUM VINHO TINTO
GRAPE VARIETIES: Castelao, Aragonez and Cabernet Sauvignon
REGION: Setubal, Portugal
A/V: 14%
PRICE: 2.99 euro [reduced from 9.99]
FROM: Continente, Portugal
RATING: 5/5 from me
Am I the only one that reads the back labels on wine bottles. This one refers to "the Lusitano Horse, a brave companion since the time of the Roman legionnaires 5000 years ago".
They would have been a surprise to everyone at the time!
And the wine? It's a very steely austere dry white without much discernible fruit. A perfectly acceptable quaffer if you like the style. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it but I'm enjoying others far more.
CAVALO BRAVO 2016 VINHO BRANCO
GRAPE VARIETIES: Fernao Pires and Arinto
REGION: Tejo, Portugal
A/V: 12.5%
PRICE: 2.19 euro
FROM: Continente,Portugal
RATING: 3/5 from me
Under the same label you can buy an infinitely more impressive wine for just 1 euro more. See the previous post.
SELECCAO de ENOFILAS 2016 VINHO VERDE
GRAPE VARIETIES: Alvarinho and Trajadura
REGION: Vinho Verde, Portugal
A/V: 11.5%
PRICE: 2.99 euro
FROM: Intermarche, Portugal
RATING: 3/5 from me
As a style Vinho Verde is all over the place. Which means if you tasted some of the shockers we have as your first experience, you'd never try the stuff again.
On the other hand, if you were lucky enough to grab this, you may just have found your all time favourite white. This is all about sheer dazzling drinkability. It's a crisp dry white in perfect balance. Just grab a bottle because I reckon this defines the style at a ridiculously affordable price.
SELECCAO de ENOFILAS 2016 VINHO VERDE
GRAPE VARIETIES: Albarino
REGION: Vinho Verde, Portugal
A/V: 12.5%
PRICE: 3.99 euro
FROM: Intermarche, Portugal
RATING: 5/5 from me
It's not quite as mind bogglingly stunning as Aldi Spain's German Riesling raved about in January but Aldi Portugal's offering is pretty damn good.
As compensation it's a little cheaper plus it comes in a litre bottle WITH A SCREWCAP!!!! Happy days. If you're looking for a medium dry white with definite varietal flavour this one is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. Very highly recommended.
FEINHERB 1000ml Riesling
GRAPE VARIETIES: Riesling
REGION: Pfalz, Germany
A/V: 10.5%
PRICE: 2.99 euro
FROM: Aldi, Portugal
RATING: 4.5/5 from me
These are perfectly pleasant lagers and at .89 euro the Kings Brau is the equal of the other two at 1.19 euro. They're all 500 ml cans and all purchased at Intermarche. Just not particularly good value and not overly inspiring. You can buy so much better. A generous 3/5 rating at best.
Kings Brau 4.8% a/v
Sagres 5% a/v
Super Bock 5.2% a/v
I can't find a vintage and I have no idea what grapes are in the bottle. But it's in that wonderfully generic Portuguese Rose bottle and it won't surprise you that it has a little touch of sweetness. What makes it work though is a really subtle spritzig that elevates this way out of the ordinary. Alcohol is low and I'd consider throwing some ice cubes in to make it a serious quaffer on a hot summer's day. It has enough flavour to handle it.
GRAPE VARIETIES: ?????
A/V: 10.5%
PRICE: 2.99 euro
FROM: Intermarche, Portugal
RATING: 4.5/5 from me
After three months on the Iberian Peninsula it was time to endure a Sangria. Although others tasting it disagreed I thought it was perfectly OK. No pretensions and ticked all the boxes. They suggest serving it "Really Cold". I suggest taking it to near freezing and add a chunk of ice cubes and soda water to give it some sparkle. That will also reduce the sweetness if it's too much for you.
It was what it was and no-one could complain about the price.
GRAPE VARIETIES: I'm sure there are some
REGION: It's produced in La Mancha
A/V: 7%
PRICE: 1.85 euro
FROM: Intermarche, Portugal
RATING: 4/5 from me
R Blanco Seco 2016 German Riesling
There is an understandable tendency in Spain to regard any wine above 2 euro as an unnecessary luxury. That's unfortunate because for not much more they could savour a wine that is one of the greatest bargains I have ever tasted. If I was retailing this in Australia it would be $20+ whereas it's on the retail shelves in Aldi, Spain at the equivalent of $5.20.
This is a dazzling dry white with crisp acidity, lean citrus floral fruit and an intense minerality. Impossible to recommend highly enough.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Riesling
REGION: Alemania, Rheinhessen
A/V: 11.5%
PRICE: 3.49 euro
FROM: Aldi, Spain
RATING: 5/5 from me
The problem of buying a whole heap of tasting wines from a sale is that it takes a while to wade through them. It's taken over 2 weeks to get to this beauty. 
