At 10 years young drinking really well right now.
The color is entirely youthful with a deep ruby color, vibrant and youthful edges.
The nose is very complex, though my read on it tonight is a lot of Touriga Nacional, with bright red cherries, a streak of chalk (mineral), and a floral edge of lavender.
The palate is firm, yet fine with lighter grain tannin that has mellowed in texture but not in intensity. The palate shows a little more maturity with cherry, raspberry, licorice sweet spices, lavender and a solid layer of rocky schiste minerality. Really good acidity keeps things fresh while the tannins provides structure to go with the long, put finish.
#therealbarcavelha #meao
#douro #dourovalley #dourosuperior
At 10 years young drinking really well right now.
The color is entirely youthful with a deep ruby color, vibrant and youthful edges.
The nose is very complex, though my read on it tonight is a lot of Touriga Nacional, with bright red cherries, a streak of chalk (mineral), and a floral edge of lavender.
The palate is firm, yet fine with lighter grain tannin that has mellowed in texture but not in intensity. The palate shows a little more maturity with cherry, raspberry, licorice sweet spices, lavender and a solid layer of rocky schiste minerality. Really good acidity keeps things fresh while the tannins provides structure to go with the long, put finish.
#therealbarcavelha #meao
#douro #dourovalley #dourosuperior
Nov 1st, 2015
Douro, Portugal
