Two excellent Portuguese wines from the Douro region

Wines for the Weekend: A bracing, citrusy white to pair with fish and a punchy red to go with grilled or roast meat

Two Portuguese wines from Lidl: A Douro red and Douro white
Two Portuguese wines from Lidl: A Douro red and Douro white

Both Lidl and Aldi have an interesting range of Portuguese wines, proof of the value available from Portugal.

This week two wines from Lidl, both from the Douro Valley.

This is the region better known for producing the rich powerful fortified Port wines, but producers have been making “normal” wines with great success for many years.

Isolado Douro White 2023

12.5% abv, €10.99

Bracing fresh citrus acidity with easy plump red apple fruits. On its own or with grilled sardines or mackerel.

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Isolado Douro Red 2022

14.5% abv, €15.99

Rich and powerful with smooth red fruits and soft tannins on the finish. Try this with grilled or roast red meats.