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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Duorum – Colheita 2015 – Douro

Duorum – Colheita 2015 – Douro

The nose is fruity, a bit powerful and offers a slight concentration as well as a good structure. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of small wild berries associated with slight touches of crushed raspberry, scrubland as well as discreet hints of pepper. The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers…

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Santos da Casa – Fazem Milagres, 2015 Reserva – Douro

Santos da Casa – Fazem Milagres, 2015 Reserva – Douro

The nose is fruity, slightly powerful and offers a small concentration as well as a small richness. It reveals notes of ripe red berries, ripe raspberry and small notes of cassis combined with touches of blackberry, ripe cherry, hints of chocolate / mocha, flowers, olive as well as very discreet toasted hints, pepper and a…

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Duorum – 2015 Reserva, Old Vines – Douro

Duorum – 2015 Reserva, Old Vines – Douro

The nose is elegant and offers power as well as concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, wild blackberry and small notes of ripe wild strawberry associated with touches of tonka bean / chocolate, small violet flowers as well as a very discreet hint of grove and Sichuan pepper. The mouth is juicy, mineral, fresh and…

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Cedro Do Noval 2015 – Vinho Regional Duriense 

Cedro Do Noval 2015 – Vinho Regional Duriense 

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small complexity. It reveals notes of juicy boysenberry, juicy fleshy strawberry and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with a hint of cassis as well as touches of violet, olive and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit retained and offers a good definition, a…

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Borges, Quinta da Soalheira – Vinhas Velhas 2015 – Douro

Borges, Quinta da Soalheira – Vinhas Velhas 2015 – Douro

The nose is fruity and offers a very slight concentration as well as juicy and fresh fruit. It reveals notes of juicy fresh cherry, juicy / ripe berry and small notes of fresh blackberry associated with touches of ripe/fresh blueberry as well as hints of flowers, red berry, Zan, a racy minerality and an imperceptible…

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Quinta da Devesa 2015 – Douro

Quinta da Devesa 2015 – Douro

The nose is fresh, fruity, well-built and offers concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberry and small notes of small wild berries / blue berries associated with small hints of flowers, black olive, licorice, cocoa as well as a discreet hint of cardamom / caramelization. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers…

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