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Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Vinho Tintotext
90POINTS
16½/20

Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Vinho Tinto 2003

Rio Torto, Cima Corga, Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalRipe cherry, plum, strong mineral, licorice root, vanilla, spicy, olive, peppery tobacco nose with a hint of orange rind. Rich, ripe, concentrated with good acidity but slightly tannic and hot. Great spicy, vanilla, cherry, plum, clove, licorice, chocolate and orange peel flavours. Fresh but ripe and rich with some elegance.Tasted: 10 July 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$30.90750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Lemos & Van ZellerDistributors: Seacove Premium Wines and Spirits
Blend: Douro Mixed VinesCSPC: 528646UPC: 5606545120019