Portugal
It’s not that long since Portugal was a host of unpronounceable names and astringent reds with little more than domestic appeal dotted with the occasional drinkable Dão or the like. Today, it’s a much healthier story especially with up-coming regions like the Alentejo or where Douro vineyards are turning their attention to table wines rather than the Port trade.
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QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA 10 Year Old Tawny
Tawny Port Port Portugal 19.5% Red
Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca.
Beautiful light brick red colour and a pleasingly delicate shape. Lovely spicy, intense character, cherry and warm strawberries mingle with herbs and dark cherry notes. Light on its feet, but not shy in any way – lovely,...(read more)
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2018 QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA Reserva
Douro Portugal 14% Red
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca.
70% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Francesa. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, 40% new oak. Deep, dark cherry colour, like black-cherry skins, with purple rim. Smoky, dusty, Douro-like character infusing the black...(read more)
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