Malvasia Bianca Lunga – Campo del Monte 2024 – Valdarno di Sopra DOC Malvasia Bianca Lunga, vigna Balza

Malvasia Bianca Lunga – Campo del Monte 2024 – Valdarno di Sopra DOC Malvasia Bianca Lunga, vigna Balza

The nose reveals notes of dried orange, fresh physalis and mirabelle plum, associated with discreet hints of wild berries, sage and a subtle, almost infusion-like hint, notes of fresh vanilla wax and a discreet hint of toast. The palate offers fruit, matter, a certain richness and almost of maceration side. On the palate, this wine…

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Castello Montozzi Valdarno di Sopra Cabernet Sauvignon – Migliarina&Montozzi 2018 – Valdarno di Sopra DOC Cabernet Sauvignon

Castello Montozzi Valdarno di Sopra Cabernet Sauvignon – Migliarina&Montozzi 2018 – Valdarno di Sopra DOC Cabernet Sauvignon

The nose is spicy and offers fine concentration and a certain depth. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild raspberry and small notes of red berries, associated with touches of laurel. The palate is fruity, juicy, pulpy, flattering and fresh and offers racy minerality, energy and acidity. In mouth this wine notes of pulpy raspberry,…

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Pugnitello – Mannucci Droandi 2020 – Valdarno di Sopra DOC Pugnitello

Pugnitello – Mannucci Droandi 2020 – Valdarno di Sopra DOC Pugnitello

The nose is spicy and offers a concentration on red fruits. It reveals notes of pepper, balsamic, fine hints of oregano/local garrigue and very discreet hints of lavender. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, racy freshness, acidity and fine roundness. In mouth this wine notes of pulpy redcurrant, brilliant cherry and notes…

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Quinta do Gravançal – Grande Reserva 2019 – DOC Douro

Quinta do Gravançal – Grande Reserva 2019 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh with a powerful minty note. There are also hints of aromatic herbs. This first nose is delicate and closed at the same time. The second nose is on rose potpourri with notes of leather, cold tobacco, and juicy black cherry. The palate is fresh with powerful tannins from the start. There…

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Scylla – Touriga Nacional 2021 – DOC Douro

Scylla – Touriga Nacional 2021 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh and fruity, aromatic with notes of barrels. Hints of black cherry and blackberry are perceived. There is also vanilla and pepper. The second nose opens with hints of pepper again, as well as blueberry and blackcurrant. There is a tangy impression. The palate is fresh with a beautiful intensity. There are…

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Quinta do Crasto – Superior 2021 – DOC Douro

Quinta do Crasto – Superior 2021 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh and aromatic. We perceive orange zest but also wild strawberry. There is a tangy side of fresh red fruit. The second nose opens with more vegetal notes and still crisp red fruits. There is even a hint of violet. The palate is fresh with a lovely strawberry note on the attack….

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Quinta da Sequeira – Reserva 2022 – DOC Douro

Quinta da Sequeira – Reserva 2022 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh and discreet with a fine note of licorice. We also perceive a touch of woodiness very present. The second nose opens with always this note of wood accompanied by black fruits like cherry and blackberry. The palate is powerful, aromatic on the wood. A smoky, barbecue side is quite intense. We…

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Churchill’s Estates – Touriga Nacional 2017 – DOC Douro

Churchill’s Estates – Touriga Nacional 2017 – DOC Douro

The nose is fresh and somewhat closed. There are some notes of black pepper and black fruits. The second nose opens with juicy purple plum, smoke, and sweet spices. It’s still discreet. The palate is fresh and fruity with a nice acidity. The tannins are present, powerful until the finish. There is a mix of…

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Quinta da Sequeira – Grande Reserva 2019 – DOC Douro

Quinta da Sequeira – Grande Reserva 2019 – DOC Douro

The nose needs air to open up. We perceive some notes of black fruits. The second nose opens with a beautiful minty freshness, even eucalyptus. We have black fruits like cherry but also black plum. There are notes of blond tobacco, light leather as well as licorice. The palate is fresh and fruity. The attack…

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Poças – Fora da Série – Alicante Bouchet 2022 – DOC Douro

Poças – Fora da Série – Alicante Bouchet 2022 – DOC Douro

The nose is intense and fruity with notes of black cherry, incense, and eucalyptus. There are also hints of cocoa and coffee. The second nose opens with crunchy black and red berries like wild strawberry and blackberry. The palate is fresh and aromatically intense with notes of pepper, rose, and juicy black cherry. There is…

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