QCZ5-R - 60% - Dao DOC - Touriga Nacional, 20% Aragonez, 20% Alfrocheiro - 14.5%

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Indulge in the rich and sophisticated flavors of this incredible Tinto from the Dão region of Portugal! With a perfect blend of 60% Touriga Nacional, 20% Aragonez, and 20% Alfrocheiro grape varieties, this wine is a true masterpiece of winemaker Osvaldo Amado.

The intense grenade color of the wine is just the beginning of a delightful tasting experience. The fruity aroma is captivating, and the taste is a perfect balance of structure and unctuousness. You'll love the long finish that leaves you wanting more!

If you're a fan of bold red wines, this Tinto is a must-try. The vinification process involved a long and smooth skin maceration, fermentation at 26ºC, and two months of Cuvaison, followed by maturation in new French oak barrels with a soft toast for 24 months. The result is a wine that is both elegant and complex.

Suggestions: This wine is best paired with roasted red meats, oven-roasted fish, and maturated cheeses. Serve at 18ºC and enjoy the indulgent experience! The wooden box with three bottles of 750 ml is perfect for gifting but also can be split and mixed with other Cabriz bottles to make a custom boxset!

QCZ2-W - Dão DOC - 100% Touriga Nacional - 12.5%

The pioneer of Portugal! We know Touriga Nacional as the queen of Portuguese grapes for big aromatic red wines but something has been created with a new attitude… & it is wonderful! Say hello to a worlds first, Touriga National White!

How does it happen? Well with a very talented winemaker that loves to challenge Portuguese varietals is a good start. Then after a manual harvest the whole bunches were sent to the press without stalking. He only used the free running juice then natural static clarification & fermentation at 15°C.

The copper tones straight away make you feel warm & deep when you look at this wine. It has complex aromatics with notes of fresh & confit red fruits, spring blossom, red apples & much more. Notes of fruity, crispy freshness, with a beautiful balanced acidity & white fruit character. This is a wine with a distinct mouth volume & a long persistence finish. It has a unique style with an engaging complexity that is a pleasure to discover.

Suggestions: Drink at 8°C to 10°C. It goes well with roast vegetable salads, baked fish, grilled or roasted white meat particularly interesting with pork. Try with cheese soufflés or some of your preferred soft cheeses.

QCZ4-W - Dão DOC - 100% Encruzado - 13.5%

Alto dos Amores - one of the most extraordinary landscape of the Dão - has always been the meeting point of couples in love in the Vila de Santar. If, once, the magic of this landscape served to conquer hearts, today, the grapes that are born there, serve to conquer the most demanding taste of wine lovers. It is this love story that serves, daily, as inspiration to all those who work to produce this monocaste of Encruzado of the Casa de Santar.

Winemaking Process: Crushing with total decograce, smooth pneumatic pressing, natural static clarification, alcoholic fermentation at 16°C in new French oak barrels. 12 months in new French Oak barrels, of which 3 months on fine lees - Batonnage. Followed by 6 months of maturation in a bottle

Tasting Notes: Dried apricot, exotic woods, toasted cereal, toasted grains and vanilla. Complex, elegant, harmonious and with long persistence

Food Pairing: It is ideal to accompany delicacies based on fish and meats of structured confection from Mediterranean, Chinese, Indian and African cuisine. Consume at 10ºC

QCZ5-R - Dão DOC - 100% Touriga Nacional - 14%

Alto dos Amores - one of the most extraordinary landscape of the Dão - has always been the meeting point of couples in love in the Vila de Santar. If, once, the magic of this landscape served to conquer hearts, today, the grapes that are born there, serve to conquer the most demanding taste of wine lovers. It is this love story that serves, daily, as inspiration to all those who work to produce this monocaste of Encruzado of the Casa de Santar.

Winemaking Process: Crushing with total decongace, prolonged and smooth pelicular maceration, alcoholic fermentation at 26ºC

18 months in French Oak barrels and 6 months in bottle

Tasting Notes: Intense and complex, the fruits of the forest, very ripe red fruits and their jelly are notorious. It also has floral notes and notes of spices. Fruity, soft, well-structured and with notorious final persistence

Food Pairing: It is ideal to accompany matured cheeses and structured confection delicacies based on fatty fish and red meats. consume at 18ºC

QCZ4-R - Dão DOC - 60% Touriga-Nacional, 20% Alfrocheiro, 20% Aragonez - 14%

We are very happy to introduce it to you as the Edição Especial, the top wine at Cabriz! Dão region might have been created with wine making in mind, as we couldn't have better conditions for red wines like this. We tend to say it is the "burgundy of Portugal"! Surrounded by mountains, the blend on this wine really show the balance of alcohol, concentration of flavours & tannins of this expressive wine.

With 2 months of cuvaison, 12 months in French oak barrels. The 50% new French oak barrel & 50% second use, give it body & structure for a smooth elegance, without becoming too over powering. Touriga Nacional ploys a noble part. This is then carefully blended with Alfrocheiro & Aragonez for the delicate structure tannins & blackberries aromas.

Food Pairing: Layered duck meat, rice, bacon & other vegetables, belly pork, rye bread & creamy intense cow milk cheeses (try Queueing do Sierra from Portugal!).

Wine Enthusiast - 92 Points, International Wine Challenge - 92 Points, Robert Parker - 88 Points.

QCZ1-SPK - Dão DOC - 40% Encruzado, 40% Bical, 20% Malvasia-Fina - 12.5%

The shining star of recent trade tastings, gaining attention from the RTP .PT (Portugal's BBC1) & when we originally tried it, we knew immediately that it would be a success here in the UK.

This is an example that really shows the potential of Portugal for Sparkling wines. When I taste this wine my taste buds couldn't believe the extreme delight. Cabriz uses the Traditional champagne method, but there's a twist! This sparkling has 3 Portuguese fabulous varietals, no pinot, no Chardonnay, just pure indigenous liquid fun!

These grapes play the most incredible role together. Expect structure, an elegant mousse, flavoursome ripened pears, combined with an orange compote & zesty uplifting notes! Silky smooth fine bubbles, thanks to the traditional method of production & fermentation at 16°C, retaining freshness mixed with a buscuity overtone. With at least 18 months in wine cellar & 3 months in bottle after disgorgement. This really is a true gem of the Dão at a smashing price.

Wow, this is a sparkling I might just keep to myself!! Crystalline with persistent fine bubbles, white fleshed fruits, citrus burst, biscuit & warm toasted cereals. Fruity, fresh, yet harmoniously balanced, with a crunchy finish & a captivating mousse that will always get the party started… or keep it going! Pairs with a selection of canopes, pork belly & other very fatty meats. Caviare, sushi & fish & chips.

QCZ2-R - Dão DOC - Touriga Nacional, Aragonez & Alfrocheiro - 13%

With Vinha Maria red the idea is to create a wine with a fresh, modern & juicy profile from one of Portugal’s most traditional wine regions! Here you have it all in one beautiful bottle. Value for money is key for the independent wine sector, but with this wine it has even been said that it is like ‘a light pinot noir with an Atlantic breeze’!

Made by crushing with total destemming, alcoholic fermentation at 26°C & prolonged skin maceration. 50% is then matured in French oak barrels for 6 Months.

Bright, light red ruby in colour, fresh strawberries & forest bush notes on the nose. A mix of red & forest fruits & some lightly toasted aromas are predominant on the palate with light, balanced tannins. In a nutshell it is fruity, silky, elegant & harmonious.

Suggestions: Drink at 16-18°C. Great by itself as well as with Mediterranean platters, tomato salads, roast peppers, dried meats & canned fish. Try also with Italian food such as pizza or tomato based pasta dishes.

QCZ3-R - Dão DOC - Touriga Nacional, Aragonez & Alfrocheiro - 13.5%

The goal with the Reserva was to keep the fresh, modern & juicy profile with a bold extra layer of complexity! This has been fantastically well achieved whilst keeping the price low for the quality of the wine.

It is crushed with total destemming then fermentation at 26°C & a long skin maceration. It then spends 6 months in barrels & 2 months minimum in the bottle before it goes to market.

Deep claret colour due to the grapes in the blend being very dark skinned. On the nose it has a distinct intensity of dark fruit confit, balsamic with hints of caramelised onions & beetroot. It is fruity, smooth & elegant with balsamic & warm spiced notes then it all comes together with harmonious finesse.

Suggestions: Drink at 16-18°C. Ideal to pair with soft cheese, game or steak pies, stews with warm spices & grains. Lovely with grilled red meat or an indulgent dark chocolate tart.

QCZ3-W - Dão DOC - Encruzado, Bical, Malvasia-Fina - 13%

A class act from an A+ producer! This Encruzado, Bical & Malvasia-Fina blend is the perfect balance of silky fruit & soft oak ageing.

The 3 grapes are close friends & blend well giving the fruit & freshness. This is freshness is then rounded by half the juice being fermented in oak. After destemming, soft pneumatic pressing & natural static clarification, the juice is then fermented at 15°C in order to preserve fruit, freshness & the natural Dão terroir essence. 50% of the wine is fermented in French oak barrels. With 3 months of Batonnage in barrel & 2 months in bottle & great ageing potential!

The Reserva White has an intense & predominant white flower aroma, with peach & citric notes. It also shows an impressively structured complexity on the palate, despite it being so fresh in style. Fresh tropical fruit, mingling with a well balanced & distinct acidity, making it a gastronomic wonder!

Pairing Suggestions: Ideal with soft cheese, delicate fish dishes with creamy sauces, eggs benedict, roast white meats, Camembert cheeses, nut roasts, white & red meats based on Mediterranean, Chinese, Indian & African cuisine.