Joao Ramos – Vila Santa – Reserva 2015 – Vinho Regional Alentejano

The nose is fruity and offers a fine freshness, concentration, power as well as a (very) slight intensity. It reveals notes of crushed cassis and crushed red berries associated with touches of crushed/fleshy raspberry, wild blueberry as well as slight touches of spices, garrigue / rosemary, sweet spices, flowers and a discreet hint of Timut pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh, juicy, well-balanced, slightly tight, concentrated and offers roundness, tension, power as well as a (very) slight unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of juicy / ripe wild red berries associated with fine touches of blueberry, garrigue (olive, rosemary) as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and vanilla / chocolate. Tannins are fine and supple. Good length.