Are you looking for a delicious red wine to pair with your next grilled steak, ribs or pot roast dinner? We have three highly rated Portuguese red blends that will pair perfectly with your next hearty meal of grilled meats and are also wonderful everyday wines. Why should you grab a bottle of one of these red blends from Portugal next time you are at the wine store? These wines are an excellent balance of value and quality. Read through the highly rated reviews below and decide which wine will go best with your next meal. Cheers!
Highly Rated Portuguese Red Blends
Porta D’Armas
Porta D’Armas from the Dão Region of Portugal is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Jaen & Alfrocheiro. It is rated 91 Points and a Best Buy from Wine & Spirits and 90 Points from Wine Enthusiast. “Sleek and clean, this is full of fresh plummy flavors in the middle, then gentle and generous in the end, with a lasting spice.” – Wine & Spirits “The strong mineral edge, typical of the Dão region, gives this wine great shape and density. It has weight and richness, with plenty of potential.” – Wine Enthusiast
Guarda Rios Red Blend
Guarda Rios Red Blend from the Alentejano Region of Portugal, is rated 97 Points from Decanter. “Ripe vine fruits, blackberry, chocolate and vanilla on the nose followed by juicy acidity in the mouth with ripe, supple tannins and notes of black olive, tobacco and garrigue on the palate.” This wine pairs nicely with ribs and other grilled meats.
Vinha da Coutada Velha Red Blend
Vinha da Coutada Velha Red Blend from the Alentejano Region of Portugal, is rated 92 Points from Wine Enthusiast and a Great Value from the Washington Post. “A well-structured young wine, this exhibits enthusiastic black fruits and fine tannins. Smooth and powerful on the finish, this wine has aging potential.” – Wine Enthusiast “Every time I sing Portugal’s praises for producing great quality and affordable wine, another example drives the point home. This is a blend of aragonez (a Portuguese name for tempranillo), trincadeira, syrah and cabernet sauvignon, so it combines native grapes with international standards. The result is a spicy mix of red and dark fruit flavors, anchored by an appealing earthiness. This wine is delicious by itself but really calls for hearty meats and sausages.” – Washington Post
