Colares, Lisboa, Portugal
One of the most unique and compelling red wines of the world. Bretty and saline with a firm core of purple fruit and Asian spices. Reminds me of Côte Rotie and Jura trousseau.
One of the most unique and compelling red wines of the world. Bretty and saline with a firm core of purple fruit and Asian spices. Reminds me of Côte Rotie and Jura trousseau.
3 people found it helpfulDec 16th, 2015Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines
2006 vintage.
2006 vintage.
Dec 6th, 2014Total wine revelation while chilling with my son--brilliant violet with translucent rim, Bretty nose with leather and red currants, spicy and tangy purple berry flavors, iron and brine and a kiss of dusty tannins to finish. Feels and tastes like it came from the foothills of the Alps. Zero issues draining the entire 500ml bottle like a juice box. Would seek out this obscure Portuguese gem again for sure--and maybe let it go longer!
Total wine revelation while chilling with my son--brilliant violet with translucent rim, Bretty nose with leather and red currants, spicy and tangy purple berry flavors, iron and brine and a kiss of dusty tannins to finish. Feels and tastes like it came from the foothills of the Alps. Zero issues draining the entire 500ml bottle like a juice box. Would seek out this obscure Portuguese gem again for sure--and maybe let it go longer!
Jan 25th, 20172006 vintage. 10 years young! Still very tannic, but delicious. Nice acidity but not too crazy. Bright berries with good structure and solid flavor.
2006 vintage. 10 years young! Still very tannic, but delicious. Nice acidity but not too crazy. Bright berries with good structure and solid flavor.
Feb 7th, 2016From another time and timeless. This is the taste of old World wine before phylloxera.
From another time and timeless. This is the taste of old World wine before phylloxera.
Dec 31st, 2015
Thanks to Gargantua for making me aware of this.
Thanks to Gargantua for making me aware of this.
Sep 25th, 2015