Four Portuguese reds from the Douro and Alentejo score 89–93 points

The four wines were purchased from the Pingo Doce supermarket and an independent wine shop while the reviewer was teaching in Vila Real. Three came from the Douro and one from the Alentejo, with prices in Portugal ranging from €6.99 to €16.90 at the time cited.¹

Quinta Nova Unoaked 2024 — 93 points

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Unoaked 2024 is a 13.5% alcohol Douro red made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão. The review describes vivid, fresh and floral black-cherry fruit, with olive and pepper notes, followed by freshness and some structure on the palate. Its fruit is attractive but substantial, producing a balanced wine with a distinctly local Douro character. It received 93/100 and was priced at €16.90 in a Vila Real grocery shop.¹

Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande 2023 — 92 points

Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande 2023, from the Douro, has 13% alcohol and spent 18 months in used French oak. The wine was assessed as fresh and floral, combining sweet cherry and raspberry with a green accent, olive, cured-meat savouriness and firm tannins. The reviewer highlighted its drinkability and freshness, while noting that its tight, still-developing profile could support short-term ageing. It scored 92/100 and was reported at about €12 in Portugal and £17 in the United Kingdom.¹

Tons de Duorum Talhão 37 2024 — 91 points

Tons de Duorum Talhão 37 2024 is a 13.5% alcohol Douro red from Duorum, the collaboration between José Maria Soares Franco and João Portugal Ramos. Produced as a private label for Pingo Doce, it was offered at €6.99, reduced from €13.99. The review found it bright and focused, with sweet berry and cherry fruit accompanied by spicy, peppery, tarry and bacon-like accents. Floral freshness and a clear Touriga Nacional contribution lead into a grippy, persistent finish, without jamminess or excessive ripeness. It earned 91/100 and was considered exceptional value at the discounted price.¹

Vinhas Velhas do Rocim Alicante Bouschet 2024 — 89 points

Vinhas Velhas do Rocim Alicante Bouschet 2024 comes from Vidigueira in the Alentejo and has 14% alcohol. The reviewer believed it was another Pingo Doce private label, made by Rocim. Its aromatic profile was described as very fresh and fruity, with cherry, strawberry and ripe plum and an almost jelly-like quality. On the palate it was open, supple, juicy and bright, with a sweet fruit character that recalled Lodi Zinfandel. The wine scored 89/100 and was promoted at €7.99, down from €19.99.¹