This Portuguese wine is a blend of Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, and Touriga-Nacional. Very elegant, like a bolder version of a Pinot noir and less fruity. Nose of allspice, vanilla, plum and mineral. Very soft, finely integrated dusty tannins and well done balanced acidity. Notes of savory spice, lots of minerality and a very subdued, concentrated fruit--something like unsweetened cherry juice or cassis liqueur. Got it on sale for $6.50 at Cost Plus World Market but it was the last bottle and randomly placed in the store. After searching online, it doesn't seem like it's sold in very many places.
This Portuguese wine is a blend of Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, and Touriga-Nacional. Very elegant, like a bolder version of a Pinot noir and less fruity. Nose of allspice, vanilla, plum and mineral. Very soft, finely integrated dusty tannins and well done balanced acidity. Notes of savory spice, lots of minerality and a very subdued, concentrated fruit--something like unsweetened cherry juice or cassis liqueur. Got it on sale for $6.50 at Cost Plus World Market but it was the last bottle and randomly placed in the store. After searching online, it doesn't seem like it's sold in very many places.
3 people found it helpfulJul 28th, 2015
Pleasantly surprised considering the price. Perfumed with roses and flavors of red fruits. Fresh, delicate and refined with a smooth finish. Great value for under $10.
Pleasantly surprised considering the price. Perfumed with roses and flavors of red fruits. Fresh, delicate and refined with a smooth finish. Great value for under $10.
Apr 1st, 2015
Blackberries, anise, toasted grains, well integrated tannins, well rounded. Truly a gem at $12-$13.
Blackberries, anise, toasted grains, well integrated tannins, well rounded. Truly a gem at $12-$13.
Oct 20th, 2014
Dão, Beiras, Portugal
