Quinta Dona Mafalda – Vinhas Velhas 2018 – Douro

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers power (in control), a good finesse of the grain as well as intensity. It reveals notes of pulpy wild blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of licorice stick associated with touches of vanilla, fleshy small fruits as well as hints of violet, small flowers, nutmeg, discreet hints of olive leaf, dry / fresh local grove, sweet spices, sweet blond tobacco and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, racy and offers suavity, gourmandize, finesse as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, pulpy / juicy plum and small notes of fleshy / juicy strawberry associated with hints of liquorice, caramelization, pulpy / juicy small fruits as well as hints of vanilla, toasted, cherry blossoms, toasted almond, a subtle hint of eucalyptus / local grove and an imperceptible hint of nutmeg. Tannins are fine and precise. Good length. Persistence with discreet hints of sweet spices / toasted.