LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2025

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VALUE AND VERSATILITY From crisp whites to rich reds, there’s a Portuguese wine for every fall occasion

With over 250 indigenous grape varieties to choose from – and more than 2,000 years of expertise – it’s no wonder the winemakers of Portugal craft such spectacular wines. The real miracle is how affordable they are!

Animus Red – DOC Douro LCBO 535641, $13.50 Spicy plums, juicy

Loios Red – IGP Alentejo LCBO 89912, $10.50

Aveleda Lisboa Red – IGP Lisboa LCBO 37228, $12.95 Touriga Nacional is the grape at the heart of this fresh, tangy red, full of cherry and berry notes with a hint of oaky spice – just what you need for charcuterie, meaty pasta dishes or pizza. Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Reserva White – DOC Douro LCBO 43697, $12.95 Ripe peach and guava flavours and an opulent body cloak food-friendly acidity with a touch of sweetness. A blend of seven indigenous varieties, it’s perfect with salads and Thai cuisine. Esporão Reserva Red – DOC Alentejo VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 606590, $28.95 A red with profound fruit depths nicely braided with spicy oak, it deserves to share the table with celebratory roast lamb or prime rib. Organically made, with great vigour and length.

Intense black fruit flavours well up in this easy-drinking, medium-bodied wine, with an intriguing hint of spice.

blackberries, dark chocolate and a hint of licorice – here’s a smooth, tangy classic from the world-famous Douro region. Superb with barbecued chicken or firm, nippy cheeses.

Try it with sausages or lamb chops off the grill. Sustainably grown.

Animus White – DOC Vinho Verde LCBO 37224, $12.60 An ideal aperitif (and the

Lyma White – DOC Vinho Verde LCBO 43765, $10.80

Just 10% abv and a fresh, light body but this beauty is packed with lime zest, citrus and floral notes. Vibrant acidity ensures it will dance divinely with shellfish, seafood and vegetable dishes.

right choice for seafood) this crisp, fresh white from the Vinhos Verdes region is full of mouth-watering green apple,

lime and lemon flavours. Low alcohol is a bonus!

Monte Velho Red – IGP Alentejo LCBO 30868, $12.70

White Blend Portugal – IGP Lisboa LCBO 19234, $11 Portuguese winemaking’s traditional blending skills produce a seamless balance of tropical and citrus aromas with a light body and tongue-tingling acidity. Great with fish and vegetarian dishes.

Looking for the right dry red for beef tenderloin? Aragonez leads the blend here, bringing rich and spicy damson and blackberry notes and soft tannins. “The Alentejo in a glass.”