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Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Vinho Tintotext
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16¼/20

Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Vinho Tinto 1998

Rio Torto, Cima Corga, Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalVery spicy, peppery, meaty, smoky, cedar vanilla aromas with blackberry and cherry fruit, nice complexity. Very good spicy, cedar, vanilla flavours with black cherry and licorice in the finish. Round and well balanced, will peak in 1-2 years but fine drinking now.Tasted: 01 May 2001Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$29.90750mlSpecialty
Producer: José Maria da Fonseca & Van Zeller S.A.Distributors: Icon Vins Fins
Blend: Douro Mixed Vines