2024 Broadbent Tinto Douro

Few names have done more to champion Portuguese wine in the United States than Bartholomew Broadbent. A leading authority on Port and Madeira, Broadbent founded his eponymous company in 1996 and has spent decades building relationships with some of Portugal’s most respected producers and bringing the country’s wines to a much wider audience. His work has been particularly important in showcasing the Douro beyond its famous fortified wines, demonstrating that the region’s steep schist vineyards and indigenous grapes are equally compelling when made as dry table wines. The Broadbent Douro Tinto is a terrific expression of that mission: made in partnership with highly regarded Douro winemaker Luis Sottomayor, it offers an accessible introduction to the region without sacrificing authenticity. Its combination of genuine Douro character, a respected winemaking pedigree, and a remarkably approachable price makes the 2024 Tinto one of those bottles that delivers far more regional character and quality than its price would suggest.