90POINTS
16½/20
Quinta do Vallado Douro Vinho Tinto 2004
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalLike the 03 the 04 has all that big smoky, peppery, licorice root aroma up front with bits of cherry jam and mint in the finish. The entry is dry, but well balanced and there is no obvious wood. Soft peppery fruit with licorice and black cherry and just a dusting of tannin in the finish. Try with any roasted meats. A blend of mostly touriga nacional and touriga franca. The wine is made by Francisco Olazabal who is responsible for the delicious wine at Quinta do Vale Meão and you can see some similarities.Tasted: 12 May 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $20.04 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Blend: Tinta Barocca - Tinta Roriz - Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional - SousãoCSPC: 591198UPC: 05604823000282