Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 'Mirabilis' Branco, Douro, Portugal 2023

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Wine Review Online 95

If you are ready to refresh your wine lineup, Portugal is an excellent place to start—particularly for white wines, which have made impressive strides in recent years. A prime example is the 2023 Quinta Nova Mirabilis Branco, a wine that masterfully balances richness with vibrancy. It’s packed with ripe yellow fruit, lifted by bright citrus acidity, and accented by hints of spice and aromatic herbs. The wine is crafted from old vines, with Viosinho and Gouveio taking the lead. It hails from Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, a Douro Valley estate owned by the Amorim family and overseen by Luísa Amorim, who also manages Taboadella in the Dão region. Beyond that, she’s also producing wine in the Alentejo, where her personal passion project, Herdade Aldeia de Cima, showcases her continued commitment to quality and sustainability across Portugal’s diverse wine regions. 95 Miranda Franco