Borba Reserva Branco

Description

**Suggestions:** Pairs well with baked oily fish and well‑seasoned shellfish. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Consume now or keep for up to 5–6 years. Serve chilled, between 10 °C and 12 °C. Drink in moderation. **Awards and Recommendations** - **2020 – Mundus Vini Spring Tasting, Germany – Gold** - **Challenge International du Vin, France – Gold** - **2019 – International Wine Challenge, United Kingdom – Bronze, 89 / 100 points** *“Succulent and aromatic with waxy lemons, apricots and orange blossom. Generous style with subtle underpinning.”* - **Decanter World Wine Awards, United Kingdom – Bronze, 87 / 100 points** *“Expressive nose of dominant oak, lime cordial and smokiness. Bold oaky flavours, stonefruit underneath, butterscotch finish.”* - **Wine Enthusiast – Roger Voss, USA – 87 / 100 points** *“A soft, open wine, lightly fruity and with clean spice and white‑fruit flavours. The wine is gently textured with hints of wood aging and is ready to drink.”* - **Revista de Vinhos – Manuel Moreira, Portugal – 17.5 / 20 points** *“Elegant aromas, delicate fruit, lemon‑y and dill notes, beautiful structure, full of vitality and nuance. Medium‑quality palate, with acidity and fruit in harmony; finish with spices, honey and mineral hints.”* - **Vinho Grandes Escolhas – Nuno Oliveira Garcia, Portugal – 16.5 / 20 points** *“Excellent aroma, fully composed with the grape varieties assimilated, no wood over‑dominance. Citrusy fruit, light floral touches, all very balanced. The profile remains well‑matched in the mouth, with mature lemon notes, a hint of vegetation, good overall acidity, clear and convincing finish.”* - **2018 – Robert Parker – Wine Advocate – Mark Squires, USA – 89 / 100 points** - **2017 – Wine & Spirits Magazine – Joshua Greene, USA – 89 / 100 points** *“The golden colour signals both powerful concentration and oak‑driven flavours. Though some wood tannins appear in the finish, firm acidity and sufficient body allow the wine to carry itself until those tannins soften. Allow a year or two for the flavours to meld.”* - **Concurso Vinhos de Portugal, Portugal – Silver** - **Revista Paixão pelo Vinho, Portugal – 16 / 20 points** *“Very good, rich and elegant, ready to enjoy now.”* - **2016 – Revista Adega – Eduardo Milan, Brazil – 91 / 100 points** *“Notable floral and herbaceous notes envelop fresh citrus and tropical fruit aromas, followed by mineral and sweet‑spice hints. Structured and pleasant to drink, it offers good mouth‑feel, creamy texture, vibrant acidity and a persistent finish, with salty nuances and Persian lime.”*