There’s nothing dour about this fabulously refreshing blend of three native Portuguese grapes, made at the glorious La Rosa estate, high above the Douro. A little bit different, it works wonderfully with substantial salads and seafood, like sardines. Eagles circle gracefully in the skies above the venerable estate of Quinta de la Rosa, where this wine is made. The terraced vineyards, some 600 metres above the Douro Valley, are planted with the indigenous grape varieties Codega do Larinho, Rabigato and Viosinho. These are handpicked to make our Douro White, which is vinified in small stainless steel vats to preserve the vibrant aromatic character of the grapes and retain all that zingy freshness. Kissed with floral notes, crunchy white peach, crisp citrus and just a pinch of spice, it’s a wine that’s ideal for summer days, but offers a splash of sunshine whatever the weather or time of year. Saúde!

£2.07 per 100.00ml