Quinta do Vale Meão Douro 2020 (cask sample)

Quinta do Vale Meão Douro 2020 (cask sample)

The nose is restrained, still closed, needs time to open up. The palate is dense, juicy with notes of crunchy red cherries, cranberries, strawberries, garrigue, dried herbs and sweet spices. The tannins are bold and opulent, young but ripe and juicy. Good persistence and freshness.

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Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto Douro 2019

Quinta do Noval Reserva Tinto Douro 2019

The nose is heady, dense, with crunchy red and black cherries, raspberries, tar, cinnamon and cloves. The palate is tight, very young and dense, with nuances of blackberries, black cherries, blueberries, violets and spices. A wine that needs time.

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Quinta do Noval Petit Verdot VR Duriense 2019

Quinta do Noval Petit Verdot VR Duriense 2019

The nose is spicy, with notes of black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, blackberries and prunes. The palate reveals bold, muscular tannins, ripe red and black cherries, powerful tannins. Good persistence.  

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Quinta do Noval Syrah VR Duriense 2019

Quinta do Noval Syrah VR Duriense 2019

The nose is reductive, restrained with notes of smoke and cedarwood. The palate is fresh, juicy with refreshing acidity, crunchy red and black cherries, blackberries, black currants, sweet spices, some peppery notes, sticky, bold tannins. Pleasant, juicy aftertaste, good persistence.

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Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional Douro 2019

Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional Douro 2019

The nose is discreet, oaky, smoky. The palate is round, oaky with pronounced alcohol, grippy, stemmy tannins, red and black cherries, blackberries, violets, spices and dried herbs.

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Quinta do Noval Cedro do Noval red Douro 2019

Quinta do Noval Cedro do Noval red Douro 2019

The nose is smoky, reductive and tight with notes of blackberries, bramble, black currants. The palate is light, juicy, with grippy, slightly rubbery tannins.

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Quinta do Crasto Roquette & Cazes Douro 2019

Quinta do Crasto Roquette & Cazes Douro 2019

The nose is heady, revealing notes of cooked blackberries, blueberry pie, black cherries and sweet baking spices. The palate is tannic with slightly drying tannins, powerful character and bold structure.

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Quinta do Crasto Crasto Superior Syrah VR Duriense 2019

Quinta do Crasto Crasto Superior Syrah VR Duriense 2019

The nose is a bit shy, reductive, on the palate the wine is dense, concentrated with fresh acidity, nuances of blackberries, black currants, prunes, dried herbs. The tannins are bold, drying but ripe and sweet. Good persistence.

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Quinta do Crasto Crasto Altitude Douro 2019

Quinta do Crasto Crasto Altitude Douro 2019

Pale ruby colour. The nose shows notes of barberry, roses, red cherries and raspberries. The palate is juicy and elegant with fine, gentle tannins, notes of strawberries, red cherries, raspberries. Light, easy-drinking and fresh. Pleasant, fruity finish.

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Quinta do Crasto Crasto Superior Red Douro 2019

Quinta do Crasto Crasto Superior Red Douro 2019

The nose is open, flattering, with notes of forest berries, bramble, some resinous notes and spices. The tannins are well-managed and chiseled. The alcohol is well-balanced by the refreshing acidity. Good persistence and length.

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