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Douro Red Blend

8.943 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Douro, Portugal
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

This is the white Douro. 2018 vintage. A blend from 70% viosinho, 20% codega do larinho and 10% couveio. Sister and brother oenologists team. 80% of the fruit is sourced in Baixo Corgo (Poiares, 700 m altitude) and 20% in the Douro Superior (Murças, 580 m altitude). Whole cluster pressing and fermentation in stainless steel. White peach and flowers in the nose. In the mouth the juicy white peach fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and a distinctive minty finish with very good length. Amazing value at less than 12 euro. Abv. 12,5%.

This is the white Douro. 2018 vintage. A blend from 70% viosinho, 20% codega do larinho and 10% couveio. Sister and brother oenologists team. 80% of the fruit is sourced in Baixo Corgo (Poiares, 700 m altitude) and 20% in the Douro Superior (Murças, 580 m altitude). Whole cluster pressing and fermentation in stainless steel. White peach and flowers in the nose. In the mouth the juicy white peach fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and a distinctive minty finish with very good length. Amazing value at less than 12 euro. Abv. 12,5%.

Aug 15th, 2020
Russ Kujan

Douro red with blueberry on the nose, raspberries and a touch of dark chocolate, soft medium tannins.

Douro red with blueberry on the nose, raspberries and a touch of dark chocolate, soft medium tannins.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2023
Silvia's Wine

Founder, V&N Cellars - Barcelona

9.1

Rounded, beautiful Douro

Rounded, beautiful Douro

Apr 5th, 2017
Tam Chambers

Great but hard coming after 11:11 good dinner wine

Great but hard coming after 11:11 good dinner wine

May 17th, 2024
Kurt Schmidt

A solid smooth light tinto from Duoro. Paired well with our Pastéis del Bacalhau and grilled Branzino.

A solid smooth light tinto from Duoro. Paired well with our Pastéis del Bacalhau and grilled Branzino.

Jul 7th, 2022
Ray Vanderhoff

Portuguese Red Blend (55% Touriga National, 25% Castas de Vinhas Velhas, and 20% Sausao). Big black and red fruit aromas and flavors. Hints of leather, purple flowers, spices and tar. Dark inky color with medium tannins, good balance and a long finish. Bold and concentrated, but not out of control.

Portuguese Red Blend (55% Touriga National, 25% Castas de Vinhas Velhas, and 20% Sausao). Big black and red fruit aromas and flavors. Hints of leather, purple flowers, spices and tar. Dark inky color with medium tannins, good balance and a long finish. Bold and concentrated, but not out of control.

Aug 29th, 2021
Timo Kürzeder

Portugiese wine rocks. Dark berries, spices, leather and nice acidity. Might even get more complex over the next couple of years.

Portugiese wine rocks. Dark berries, spices, leather and nice acidity. Might even get more complex over the next couple of years.

Jan 26th, 2021
Brian Reams

Maybe the best douro I’ve had yet. Will get some more and let it age a bit.

Maybe the best douro I’ve had yet. Will get some more and let it age a bit.

Nov 19th, 2020
CaptainVino!

Lots of big black fruit. High tannins. Mod + acidity. A bit of a fruit bomb. Lacks complexity.

Lots of big black fruit. High tannins. Mod + acidity. A bit of a fruit bomb. Lacks complexity.

Oct 9th, 2020
Jeff Hasmann

Ripe red fruit, spice, and notes of pepper with plenty of structure to hold it together. Classic Douro. Good now but tannins will smooth more with a few years in the cellar. 2017 vintage on Jan 12, 2020

Ripe red fruit, spice, and notes of pepper with plenty of structure to hold it together. Classic Douro. Good now but tannins will smooth more with a few years in the cellar. 2017 vintage on Jan 12, 2020

Jan 19th, 2020