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Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend
Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice · Portugal · Portugal
$11.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A plush, dark-fruited red with blackberry, cooked plum, vanilla, mocha, and warm spice, finishing smooth rather than gripping.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like soft, fruit-forward red blends such as Portuguese red blends, easygoing Shiraz blends, or smooth California-style red blends.
Why buy it
It delivers a polished, crowd-friendly style with real Portuguese grape character, and recent Wine Enthusiast reviews have recognized the exact bottling as a strong value.
Best for
Pizza, pasta, grilled meat, casual gatherings, and shoppers who want a flavorful red that does not need cellaring or decanting.
Style
Smooth, ripe, medium-full bodied, lightly sweet-spiced, and low-friction on the finish.
Drinks like
Portuguese dry red blends, soft Douro-style table reds, fruit-forward Syrah blends, and accessible Mediterranean red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but still interesting for shoppers curious about Portuguese grapes.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Pasta: lasagna with tomato sauce(winery pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 59-63°F, based on the winery's 15-17°C recommendation
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; pour directly from the bottle
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; Wine Enthusiast's 2023 review suggests drinking from 2026 for that vintage
- After opening:
- Best within 24 hours of opening per the producer
About this wine
A smooth Portuguese red blend with ripe black-fruit flavors, sweet spice, vanilla, and mocha notes. It is plush and easy-drinking, with soft tannins that make it a friendly match for grilled meats, pizza, and tomato-sauced pasta.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Portuguese Red Blend
- Grapes
- 2023 producer fact sheet: Touriga Nacional 30%, 2023 producer fact sheet: Syrah 30%, 2023 producer fact sheet: Alicante Bouschet 25%, 2023 producer fact sheet: Tinta Roriz 15%
- Producer
- Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Portugal
- Appellation
- Portuguese Table Wine / Vinho de Portugal; later reviewed vintage also appears as Lisboa
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Diogo Sepúlveda
- Vineyard source:
- Portugal; specific vineyards are not stated on the producer fact sheet.
- Vessel:
- Fermentation vessel not stated.
About the winery · Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice ›
Silk & Spice is a Portuguese brand from Sogrape, built around the theme of Portuguese exploration and the historic silk and spice trade routes. The original Red Blend was first launched in 2016 and later became the foundation for a broader Silk & Spice range. Sogrape describes the wines as modern, fruit-forward blends that showcase Portuguese blending skill and indigenous grape varieties. The winemaker named by Sogrape for the Silk & Spice range is Diogo Sepúlveda.
Critic reviews
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“ripe with balanced black fruits and a spice aroma. Its smooth texture and richness”
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“blackberry and charred black plum scents with notes of black tea, mint, star anise, and toffee”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend dry or sweet?
- Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend taste like?
- A plush, dark-fruited red with blackberry, cooked plum, vanilla, mocha, and warm spice, finishing smooth rather than gripping.
- What food pairs with Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend?
- It pairs well with grilled meats, lasagna with tomato sauce, tomato-based pizza and burgers or barbecue-sauced pork.
- How should I serve Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend?
- Serve at 59-63°F, based on the winery's 15-17°C recommendation. No decant needed; pour directly from the bottle. Glass: Standard red wine glass.
- Is Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend a good value?
- At $11.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Sogrape Vinhos / Silk & Spice Red Portuguese Red Blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.