Jean-Hugues Gros – Odisseia Reserva 2021 – DOC Douro

Jean-Hugues Gros – Odisseia Reserva 2021 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh with a creamy impression. There are hints of vanilla and blackcurrant. The second nose is fruity with black and red fruits like cherry and jammy strawberry. The palate is aromatic, fresh, and powerful. The tannins gradually appear with notes of vanilla. We find juicy cherry and crisp blackberry. There is a…

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Lua Cheia Saven – Andreza Altitude 2020 – DOC Douro

Lua Cheia Saven – Andreza Altitude 2020 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh and discreet with notes of black fruits like cherry. There is a slight savory touch. The second nose is fresh and more on fresh and crisp red fruits. The palate is light, fruity and with a certain acidity from the start. However, bitterness quickly appears with powerful tannins. There are notes…

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Palato – Colheita do Côa 2021 – DOC Douro

Palato – Colheita do Côa 2021 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of black cherry and vanilla. There is an almost a minty freshness. The second nose opens with touches of purple plum and acidity. The palate is fresh with notes of black fruits. The acidity is present from the start. The tannins are powerful and persistent on the…

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Scylla – EquilibrE 2022 – DOC Douro

Scylla – EquilibrE 2022 – DOC Douro

The nose is powerful and marked by wood. Light notes of vanilla and toast are perceived. The second nose is equally powerful, aromatic with juicy black fruits like cherry and blackberry. There is also a hint of coffee. The palate is fresh and fruity with a hint of raspberry and red cherry on the attack….

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Quinta Vale D. Maria – Vinhas Velhas 2021 – DOC Douro

Quinta Vale D. Maria – Vinhas Velhas 2021 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh and fruity with a subtle hint of toast and juicy black cherry. There is also a very light hint of coffee. The second nose opens with black pepper, cocoa, and coffee. The palate is fresh and intense, with ripe black fruits like cherry and blackberry. The tannins are present, a little…

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Jean-Hugues Gros – Odisseia Grand Reserva 2020 – DOC Douro

Jean-Hugues Gros – Odisseia Grand Reserva 2020 – DOC Douro

The nose is fruity with black fruits like cherry and plum. The overall is discreet and marked by alcohol. The second nose is fruitier, more aromatic with a note of juicy black cherry as well as fresh mint. The palate is fresh, powerful with notes of black fruits like cherry. There is a beautiful freshness,…

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Rolland Galarreta Iconic 2018 – Rioja Alavesa

Rolland Galarreta Iconic 2018 – Rioja Alavesa

The nose is aromatic, with a beautiful freshness and juicy fresh fruits (red cherry, raspberry, morello cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), associated with the sweetness of blackcurrant liquor and bramble liquor, morello cherry in chocolate, dark chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, with a fine tertiary hint (fresh tobacco, undergrowth and mushroom in the background), a good bitterness of coffee…

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Rolland Galarreta Esencia 2018 – Rioja

Rolland Galarreta Esencia 2018 – Rioja

The nose offers an airy and delicate tertiary hint (notes of tobacco, undergrowth, wet leaves, faded flowers), complemented by a gourmet lactic side (cherry yogurt), cocoa, cocoa nibs, bitter chocolate, as well as juicy fruits (fresh blackcurrant, wild plum, morello cherry), sweet spices (nutmeg, cardamom box) as well as a mentholated touch (wild mint and…

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Albor de Masos 2022 – Alicante

Albor de Masos 2022 – Alicante

(Masos) The nose offers concentration and a certain aromatic power. It reveals notes of boysenberry, small elegant blue berries, tobacco and small notes of quite ripe red fruits associated with hints of dry scrubland, incense, liquorice as well as a discreet hint of liquorice. The palate is fruity and offers a beautiful delicacy, creaminess, a…

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Vidal-Balaguer – Selección 2022 – Alicante

Vidal-Balaguer – Selección 2022 – Alicante

(Masos) The nose is elegant, racy and offers power, accuracy, matter as well as deepness A certain controlled richness. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, crushed blackcurrant and small notes of crushed plum associated with touches of violet, hints of elegantly-roasted small red fruits, vanilla, a hint of liquorice stick as well as a fine…

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