Burmester – Colheita 2003 – Porto

Burmester – Colheita 2003 – Porto

The nose is fine and quite fine. It reveals notes of rancio and orange associated with slight notes of hazelnut and creme brulée. The palate is fresh, fruity, fat and suave. In the mouth this Porto expresses notes of orange, caramel and hazelnut associated with slight notes of coffee (in the background), a few notes…

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Poças Júnior – Colheita 1994 – Porto

Poças Júnior – Colheita 1994 – Porto

The nose is fine and quite elegant. It reveals notes of dried fruits and nougatine associated with slight notes of honey, dates and a fine note of blond tobacco. The palate is suave, mineral and quite juicy. In the mouth this Porto expresses notes of grape, candied citrus (tangerine, lemon) and caramel associated with fine…

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Pinalta Classic – Colheita 2010 – Douro DOC

Pinalta Classic – Colheita 2010 – Douro DOC

(Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca) The nose is warm, powerful and intense. It reveals notes of fruit (red berries, prunes, plums, black fruits) and also offers a few notes of spices. The palate is fruity, supple, mineral and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry cream, cassis and blackberry combined with touches…

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Quinta do Noval 1968 – Colheita Old Tawny Porto

Quinta do Noval 1968 – Colheita Old Tawny Porto

The nose is gourmand, fine and elegant. It reveals notes of dried fruit, fig, peach in syrup, dried figs, caramel and spice. The palate is very elegant. In the mouth it expresses notes of dried fruit, fruit paste, honey, orange, spices and lemon on the finish.

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Encosta Do Bocho – Vinho Tinto Colheita 2011 – Douro

Encosta Do Bocho – Vinho Tinto Colheita 2011 – Douro

The nose reveals notes of roasting, spice and ripe fruit. The palate is fresh, fruity and “gourmande”. An acid frame leads the tasting. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry, plum, cassis and dark chocolate combined with a few notes of spices. The fruity notes are well defined and precise. Good length.

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Piorro – Tinto Colheita 2011 (Equilibrado adj.) – Douro

Piorro – Tinto Colheita 2011 (Equilibrado adj.) – Douro

The nose is a bit powerful. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and slightly oaky notes and violet. The palate is fleshy, fresh, full, balanced, structured, dynamic and quite fine. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, strawberry and blackcurrant and slight spicy notes. Tannins are a bit firm (wait 12-18 months). The finish…

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Piorro – Branco Colheita 2013 (leveza adj.) – Douro

Piorro – Branco Colheita 2013 (leveza adj.) – Douro

The nose reveals slight notes of exotic fruits and pineapple associated with very slight notes of nectarine and citrus. The palate is fruity, balanced and more precise than the Piorro Branco Colheita 2012. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy white peach.

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Kopke – Colheita 1998 Porto Matured in Wood

Kopke – Colheita 1998 Porto Matured in Wood

The nose reveals notes of prunes, very ripe fruits (especially cherry), vanilla and tobacco. The mouth is full, elegant and reveals a little freshness. In mouth this Porto Colheita expresses notes of dried fruits, prunes and slight notes of caramel, cherry, vanilla and almond.

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Quinta do Noval – Colheita 2000 Tawny Porto

Quinta do Noval – Colheita 2000 Tawny Porto

The nose is fine, elegant, young, rich and fruity. It reveals notes of ripe red fruits, dried fruits (especially citrus) hazelnut and caramel. The palate is well-built, elegant, complex, round, rich and well balanced. It reveals aromas of citrus (especially orange), black fruits (plum, fig) and slight notes of caramelized apple, licorice, dried fruits and…

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