Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira

In the midst of the constant news buzz’s, Madeira starts to stand out with their table wines, where essentially shines the Verdelho, loaded with freshness and minerality with a daring touch of saltiness.

In this case the focus goes to Paixão do Vinho managed by Filipe Santos whose wines Primeira Paixão have been highlighted in recent years by its quality and difference, with Verdelho as the most popular one. It was during my last passage by the island of Madeira that Filipe Santos showed his latest and already available wines in the market, the Primeira Paixão Rosé 2013 and the red Primeira Paixão Merlot 2012.

Primeira Paixão Rosé 2013

It’s based on Touriga Nacional, Merlot, Syrah, Tinta Roriz and Complex varieties, with grapes from the Seixal area. Oenology by João Pedro Machado in the S. Vincente’s cellar. Aroma of a good intensity, especially to well ripened berries, a slight vegetal touch and a flint reminding’s background. Mouth full of lively and juicy fruit, well composed structure, good freshness in a very attractive set.

Primeira Paixão Merlot 2012

Grapes from a hillside near the sea in the area of Caniçal, Merlot with a touch of Touriga Nacional, oenology by Francisco Albuquerque. Spent about six months in barrels, resulting in a set marked by a fresh vegetal, slightly balsamic, with ripe fruit (plum, raspberry) as second plan, freshness of set, tobacco, pepper. A fresh profile showing it has life ahead, in a long and persistent finish.

Contacts
Paixão do Vinho
Via Rápida Cota 200 posto Repsol Norte Jardim Botanico
9060-056 Santa Maria Maior – Funchal
Tel: (+351) 291 010 110
Site: www.paixaodovinho.com