Bafarela – grande Reserva 2014 – Douro

Bafarela – grande Reserva 2014 – Douro

The nose is relatively intense and concentrated. It reveals notes of cassis, grove, small wild fruits associated with a hint of blackberry jam, toasted as well as a hint a caramelized oak. The palate is fruity, fine, sleek, fresh and offers an acid frame, dynamism, a good definition, a silky matter, fat as well as…

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Brites Aguiar 2014 – Douro

Brites Aguiar 2014 – Douro

The nose is fruity, fine and quite elegant. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed cassis and slight notes of fleshy strawberry associated with hints of oak, chocolate as well as a hint of flowers, Sichuan pepper and a very discreet earthy hint. The palate is fruity, mineral, racy, gourmand and offers an acid frame…

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Horta Osorio Wines – Sousao 2014 – Douro

Horta Osorio Wines – Sousao 2014 – Douro

The nose is fruity and relatively intense. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and slight hints of crushed plum and chocolate hints associated with a discreet hint of raspberry (in the background) as well as hints of olive tree/grove, toasted oak, a discreet hint of vanilla and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, fine, fleek,…

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Horta Osorio Wines – Colheita 2013 – Douro

Horta Osorio Wines – Colheita 2013 – Douro

The nose is fruity as well as relatively generous and relatively fleshy/concentrated. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and slight notes of crushed plum associated with a hint a red fruits, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of oak and caramelization. The palate is fruity, fine, sleek, silky, well-balanced and offers an acid frame,…

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Quinta do Cume – Selection 2013 – Douro

Quinta do Cume – Selection 2013 – Douro

The nose is aromatic and relatively powerful. It reveals notes of cassis and a hint of strawberry balsamic vinegar associated with slight notes of cassis, blackberry, slight touch of minerality as well as a hint of a very ripe strawberry, eucalyptus hint and discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, mineral, juicy, well-balanced…

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Horta Osorio Wines – Touriga Nacional 2014 – Douro

Horta Osorio Wines – Touriga Nacional 2014 – Douro

The nose is aromatic, structured, powerful and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry associated with slight notes of olive tree, spices as well as vegetal hints and a hint of eucalyptus. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh, well-balanced, racy and offers an acid frame, fat, a fleshy matter and juiciness. In…

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Casa Ferreirinha – Quinta da Leda 2014 – Douro

Casa Ferreirinha – Quinta da Leda 2014 – Douro

The nose is fruity, aromatic and relatively fine. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum and slight notes of wild berries associated with a discreet hint of black olive, with slight touch of eucalyptus as well as slight notes of mocha and oak. The palate is fruity, fine, quite elegant and offers a good definition as…

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Quinta do Cume – reserva 2013 – Douro

Quinta do Cume – reserva 2013 – Douro

The nose is fruity, racy, relatively powerful and offers finesse. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, plum and discreet touch of blueberry associated with a slight hint of strawberry as well as notes of liquorice, violet and a hint of toasted/caramelized. The palate is fruity, fine, elegant, supple and offers a nice mineral frame, a…

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Vieira de Sousa – Tinto / Red – 2014 Reserve – Douro

Vieira de Sousa – Tinto / Red – 2014 Reserve – Douro

The nose is fruity, juicy, gourmand, elegant and quite complex. It reveals notes of candied black cherry, raspberry, blackberry and a hint of blueberry associated with a hint of spice, a discreet hint of grove, sweet spices as well as slight hints of toasted oak and a discreet note of cardamom. The palate is fruity,…

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Vieira de Sousa – Tinto / Red – Grande Reserva 2013 – Douro

Vieira de Sousa – Tinto / Red – Grande Reserva 2013 – Douro

The nose is fruity, gourmand and elegant. It reveals notes of red fruit (strawberry, raspberry) associated with a hint of juicy cherry, black cherry as well as touches of chocolate, tobacco,a hint of grove and a touch of spice. The palate is fruity, mineral, generous, silky and relatively fleshy. On the palate this wine expresses…

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