This red blend is made with traditional Port varieties, in this case Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franco from the older dry stone terraced vineyards at La Rosa. Maturation took place in Allier French oak casks for 12 months with alcohol coming in at 14.2%.
This wine opens up with aromas of ripe plums, black cherry, soft leather, floral and toasty cedar notes. On the palate, medium-full bodied, soft texture with refreshing acidity and dusty tannins. Very good length on the finish with berry fruit, white pepper and a slight sweet herbal flavours all wrapped up by fine tannins which gives it a mild dryness. A very attractive, elegant and well structured wine here, I especially like the texture of the tannins. Score 90 points.
Purchased March 31, 2012 LCBO New Release (933101) at $19.95
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