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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Carm Douro Grande Escolhatext
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16¾/20

Carm Douro Grande Escolha 2003

Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalSpicy, peppery, coriander, vanilla, licorice nose with black cherry, floral, orange peel, meaty, menthol aromas. Ripe, round, dry palate with ripe, grainy tannins. Intense black cherry, peppery, spicy, coriander, plum, licorice, minty, spicy, orange flavours with a cedar, tobacco, chocolate, prune finish. Excellent fruit and intensity with some young tannins to shed. Will improve over the next 2-7 years. Well done.Tasted: 18 February 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$40.15750mlspecialty listing
Producer: CARM Casa Agricola Roboredo MadieraDistributors: The Drinks List
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Tinta Roriz - Touriga FrancaCSPC: 214346UPC: 05606710538007