Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas – Reserva 2016 – Douro

The nose is fruity, powerful and offers intensity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of crushed blueberry associated with touches of vanilla, caramelization, cherry jam as well as a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, well-framed and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, precision, tension, a beautiful definition, a small freshness, a beautiful grain as well as straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of violet, wild red berries, rose as well as fine hints of gray pepper, sense of space, very discreet hints of cocoa and sweet blond tobacco. Tannins are well-built and structuring. Good length. Small power on the finish / persistence.