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 Grande Reserva 2009 (Eterno adj.) – Douro

Piorro – Tinto Grande Reserva 2009 (Eterno adj.) – Douro

The nose reveals notes of black fruit (especially blackberry and black currant), violet and slight notes of pepper. The palate is fresh, soft, balanced and slightly mineral. In the mouth it expresses notes of strawberry, blueberry, cassis and spices. Good length.

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Piorro – Tinto Reserva 2009 (Envolvente adj.) – Douro

Piorro – Tinto Reserva 2009 (Envolvente adj.) – Douro

The nose is relatively concentrated and elegant. It reveals notes of pine, black fruits, spices and slight oaky notes. The mouth is full, harmonious and relatively complex. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, cherry and slight notes of strawberry and chocolate.

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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 Vinhas Velhas 2011 (salutar adj.) – Douro

Piorro – Branco Vinhas Velhas 2011 (salutar adj.) – Douro

The nose reveals small notes of white fruit (especially pears) associated with slight notes of vanilla and caramel. The palate is fresh, round, fat, full and mineral. In the mouth it expresses notes of orange, white fruits and slight notes of caramel in the background. The final reveals notes of white fruits.

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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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Piorro – Branco Colheita 2012 (leveza adj.) – Douro

Piorro – Branco Colheita 2012 (leveza adj.) – Douro

The nose is fresh. It reveals notes of exotic fruits (lychee, papaya) and flowers. The palate is fresh, balanced and with a small “aerial” side. In the mouth it expresses sweet lemon, citrus and slight notes of clementine. The final takes place on notes of lemon.

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Muxagat – Cisne 2010 – Douro

Muxagat – Cisne 2010 – Douro

The nose is fresh. It reveals notes of violet, fruits and slight notes of pepper and chocolate. The palate is fresh, fruity, mineral and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, strawberry, gooseberry and cocoa. On the final it reveals notes of strawberry and slight notes of raspberry. Beautiful freshness that accompanies the…

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Muxagat – Tinto 2011 – Douro

Muxagat – Tinto 2011 – Douro

The nose is very fruity. It reveals notes of blackberry, fig and slight notes of torrefaction. The palate is fresh, fruity, mineral and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy fruits, raspberry and black cherry combined with a few notes of plum, blackberry and slight notes of chocolate and cocoa. Tannins are well…

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Muxagat – Tinto Barroca 2013 – Douro

Muxagat – Tinto Barroca 2013 – Douro

The nose is fresh. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, plum, flowers and underbrush. On the palate it reveals a beautiful freshness. The palate is mineral and expresses notes of plum, gooseberry and blackcurrant associated with a slight hint of cherry, mushroom and dark chocolate. The tannins are a bit young but well integrated.

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