One of Portugal’s largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe. Arguably, Francisco’s greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit

Bright and inviting aromas of blackcurrant and bramble fruit and fresh herbs. What’s so appealing about this wine is the well-judged, balanced, subtle tannins which are really well integrated with bright acidity and an appropriate seasoning of oak and this juicy, persistent, fresh fruit character. They’ve done something often missing in Portuguese red wines, and have produced a wine with good intensity, but one that’s very fresh rather than showy

Goes well with roasted meats and stews.