Quinta Das Tecedeiras – 2015 Reserva – Douro 

The nose is aromatic, elegant, fruity and offers a small richness as well as power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small wild black fruits combined with touches of tonka bean, cardamom, hints of blueberry, gray pepper and discreet hints of olive tree / laurel. The palate is fruity, finesse, a bit retained and offers a small juiciness, elegance, finesse, a beautiful juiciness, minerality, gourmandise as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of cornflowers, fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of blueberry, rose, laurel, racy minerality, tonka bean / dark chocolate as well as discreet hints of black olive, tobacco and a very discreet toasted hint (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length. The mouth / persistence is beautifully gourmande. There is a hint of espresso on the aftertaste.