Quinta do Silval, Dorna Velha – Tinta Roriz 2015 – Douro

Quinta do Silval, Dorna Velha – Tinta Roriz 2015 – Douro

The nose is fruity and offers a slight concentration as well as power. It reveals notes of cassis and crunchy blackberry associated with small touches of fresh raspberry, crunchy cherry, Cuben pepper, hints of spices, Zan as well as very discreet hints of black olive and scrubland / roasted thyme. The palate is fruity, well-balanced,…

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Bulas – 2015 Reserva – Douro

Bulas – 2015 Reserva – Douro

The nose is fruity and offers crunchy fruits. It reveals notes of crunchy berries, wild / fresh flowers and small notes of cassis associated with slight touches of spices and liquorice stick. The palate is fruity, frank and offers freshness, a mineral frame, precision as well as straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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Duas Quintas – 2015 Reserva – Douro 

Duas Quintas – 2015 Reserva – Douro 

The nose is fruity, discreetly tight and offers power as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of cassis and small wild berry associated with small touches of flowers / local vegetation, crunchy strawberry as well as a discreet hint of gray pepper, licorice, spices and oak. The palate is fruity,…

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Vallegre – 2014 Reserva – Douro 

Vallegre – 2014 Reserva – Douro 

The nose is fruity, structured and offers power. It reveals notes of cassis and wild berries associated with touches of small wild red berries, slight touches of plum as well as touches of scrubland, black olive and spices. The palate is fruity juicy, well-balanced, very discreetly tight and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, minerality, a…

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Sagrado VT – Grande Reserva 2009 – Douro 

Sagrado VT – Grande Reserva 2009 – Douro 

The nose is fruity and offers a slight juiciness, a bit powerful, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a velvety sensation. It reveals notes of cassis, wild blackberry and small notes of Cuben pepper associated with touches of scrubland (olive, rosemary, thyme), blueberry, pepper as well as hints of spices and caramelization…

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Sagrado – Vinhas Velhas 2010 – Douro 

Sagrado – Vinhas Velhas 2010 – Douro 

The nose is elegant and offers finesse as well as gourmandise. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe wild strawberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of fleshy plum, spices and undergrowth / mushroom, black olives, gray pepper, Zan / dried tobacco, minerality and a very discreet hint of olive. The palate is fruity,…

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Cabeça de Gaio – Tinto 2015 – Douro 

Cabeça de Gaio – Tinto 2015 – Douro 

The nose is aromatic, powerful and spicy. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and gray pepper associated with small touches of ripe wild red berry as well as hints of spices, discreet toasted hints and an imperceptible hint of caramelization. The mouth is juicy, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful juiciness as…

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Quinta Das Tecedeiras – 2015 Reserva – Douro 

Quinta Das Tecedeiras – 2015 Reserva – Douro 

The nose is aromatic, elegant, fruity and offers a small richness as well as power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small wild black fruits combined with touches of tonka bean, cardamom, hints of blueberry, gray pepper and discreet hints of olive tree / laurel. The palate is fruity, finesse, a bit retained and…

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Sagrado – Tinto 2015 Reserva – Douro

Sagrado – Tinto 2015 Reserva – Douro

The nose is aromatic and offers a good finesse of the grain as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of wild berries, cassis and small notes of cassis bud associated with touches of Sichuan pepper, dried local vegetation as well as hints of mocha as well as a very discreet hint of tea…

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La Rosa 2016 – Douro 

La Rosa 2016 – Douro 

The nose is fruity and offers a small intensity, finesse as well as a very slight power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of black cherry associated with a touch of Cuben pepper as well as hints of blueberry, licorice stick, spices, scrubland / olive tree and tonka bean. The palate is…

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