Taboadella – Jaen 2018, Reserva – Dão

The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness, concentration, a fine sensation of tension and finesse. It reveals notes of fleshy/crushed blackberry, small crushed blue fruits, small notes of fleshy Gariguette strawberry associated with small touches of pepper, nutmeg as well as fine hints of vanilla, camphor, liquorice and a very discreet hint of hazelnut. The palate is fruity, racy, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, a fine creaminess, a very fine juiciness as well as a fine freshness and a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis cream, crushed blueberry, small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of crushed cherry, crushed redcurrant as well as hints of chocolate, fine hints of fresh garrigue, eucalyptus, a very discreet hint of spices. Good length. Tannins are well-built. A very discreet hint of bitterness in the finish/persistence.