With the summer coming, our palate appeals to new sensations! And with temperatures rising, there is the opportunity to enjoy the best of the season. Quinta da Raza leaves you some suggestions for this time of year, which will match your moments of relaxation…

What do you look for in summer wines?  

Freshness is the key word for the wines best suited to this season. At a time of year that goes well with lighter cuisine, green wines are the main stars. In them you can find the right refreshing taste for the heat. And the feeling of looking at a well-chilled bottle in a natural destination is indescribable!

In the Basto region, where Quinta da Raza is located, the freshness is due to its native grape varieties, which are unique in the country. They produce young, light-colored wines with slightly citric or fruity flavours. 

The freshness of Dom Diogo Azal and Dom Diogo Padeiro green wines

Our wines are not exclusive to one season! Due to their versatile personality, we believe that any time of the year allows you to appreciate the details that make up our Vinho Verde wines. However, when summer arrives, Dom Diogo Azal and Dom Diogo Padeiro are two references that call for freshness! 

Dom Diogo Azal is an elegant white vinho verde with a citrus aroma, notes of citron and green apple, balanced and crisp on the finish. Its composition makes it perfect to accompany salads, fish and seafood or poultry. To enjoy it at its best, we recommend serving it between 8ºC and 10ºC. 

Dom Diogo Padeiro is a rosé wine made from a rare grape variety where the aromas of raspberries and wild strawberries predominate, with a smooth and intense finish. In summer, serve it outdoors with an aperitif and you'll feel its freshness like never before! For main meals, it is suitable for salads, fish, seafood, poultry or pasta with tomato sauce. The temperature should be around 8ºC to 10ºC. 

If you like our suggestions and are eager to be enveloped by the freshness of these two Dom Diogo references, you can have them at home in just a few days! Just go to QUINTA DA RAZA ONLINE STORE and take advantage of free postage for deliveries in Portugal. 

A great summer to everyone, always with Portuguese wines, of course!