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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Porto Messias Colheitatext
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16¾/20

Porto Messias Colheita 1985

Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalVery nutty, rancio, cedar, tobacco, prune, dried cherry, lifted aromas. Fresh, elegant, juicy, sweet, warm palate but good finesse. Nutty, honey,licorice, molasses, rancio, almond, dried orange peel, toffee flavours. Warm finish but very good flavours and dried fruit notes. Bottled once per year, this one in 2009. Drink now.Tasted: 21 January 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
AB$77.00750mlprivate wine stores
Producer: Messias S.A.Distributors: Univins and Spiritueux
Blend: Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional - Tinta Roriz