Little Mafalda 2016 – Douro

Little Mafalda 2016 – Douro

The nose is fruity and offers a very fine power (in the background) and juiciness. It reveals notes of black cherry, ripe red berries and a touch of wild ripe wild strawberry combined with small / discreet hints of chocolate, toasted oak as well as very discreet hints of gray pepper and a discreet hint…

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Vasques de Carvalho – 2018, Reserva – Douro 

Vasques de Carvalho – 2018, Reserva – Douro 

The nose is fruity and offers a small straightness, a small concentration as well as structure. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, sour cherry and small notes of wild red berry / raspberry associated with touches of cornflowers / violets, Zan, black olive as well as a very discreet hint of local vegetation, Cuben pepper,…

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Quinta da Devesa – Vinhas Velhas 2011, Reserva – Douro 

Quinta da Devesa – Vinhas Velhas 2011, Reserva – Douro 

The nose offers a small power, gourmandise as well as a fine and very slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, toasted notes and small notes of vanilla, cassis associated with small touches of ripe strawberry / cherry as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Sichuan…

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Quinta das Peixotas – 2012, Reserva – Douro 

Quinta das Peixotas – 2012, Reserva – Douro 

The nose is aromatic and offers a small freshness as well as a slight minerality. It reveals notes of fresh cassis and ripe blackberry associated with small notes of cardamom, spices, fresh / crunchy strawberry as well as touches of leather, black olive, oak and pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, frank and offers a…

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M. Chapoutier – Pinteivera 2013 – Douro 

M. Chapoutier – Pinteivera 2013 – Douro 

The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandise as well as a small juiciness. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, flowers (iris, violet, small fresh flowers) and blackberry associated with small touches of crushed cassis, raspberry, Cuben pepper as well as slight hints of chocolate, sweet spices and slight toasted hints. The palate is fruity, well-built,…

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Vasques de Carvalho – Velhos Bardos 2013, Reserva – Douro

Vasques de Carvalho – Velhos Bardos 2013, Reserva – Douro

The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a small juiciness, a beautiful grain as well as a small power and a slight gourmand side. It reveals notes of cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of ripe wild strawberry combined with touches of ripe berry, ripe plum, hints of spices, eucalyptus, Cuben pepper, tonka bean as…

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Quinta da Silval – Dorna Velha, 2013 Reserva – Douro

Quinta da Silval – Dorna Velha, 2013 Reserva – Douro

The nose offers concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, wild blackberry and small notes of very ripe wild berries associated with slight touches of scrubland (thyme, rosemary), ripe raspberry, hints of spices as well as a very discreet hint of Timut pepper (in the background) and toasted. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, well-built and…

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Quinta da Devesa – 2013 Reserva – Douro 

Quinta da Devesa – 2013 Reserva – Douro 

The nose is aromatic, concentrated and offers power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of liquorice associated with touches of strawberry, small berries as well as touches of flowers, olive tree / local vegetation, racy minerality, mocha, spices, Ceylon tea and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good…

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Santos da Casa – Fazem Milagres, 2013 Grande Reserva – Douro 

Santos da Casa – Fazem Milagres, 2013 Grande Reserva – Douro 

The nose is aromatic and offers power, elegance and a good grain. It reveals notes of cassis, wild strawberry and small notes of blueberry associated with small touches of black berry and crunchy raspberry, scrubland as well as discreet hints of liquorice, eucalyptus, spices and very discreet hints of undergrowth and tonka bean. The palate…

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M. Chapoutier – Eleivera 2014 – Douro

M. Chapoutier – Eleivera 2014 – Douro

The nose is fruity, structured and offers a small power / concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, small wild berries and small notes of local vegetation / scrubland associated with touches of crunchy strawberry, juicy blueberry, chocolate as well as slight hints of spices, toasted and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers…

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