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16¾/20
Quinta Vale D. Maria Vinha do Francisca 2014
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalIn 2004, the year of Cristiano van Zeller's daughter Francisca’s 18th birthday, they planted Vinha da Francisca (Francisca’s Vineyard) with several different grapes, one of which is Tinta Francisca. This grape variety was introduced to the Douro in 1756 at Quinta de Roriz – which belonged to the van Zeller family until 2009. Joining tinta francisca is sousão (50 percent), rufete, touriga nacional, touriga franca, and a mystery grape. Foot trodden and fermented in lagares before time in French oak barrels. Reductive and tar notes blow off, followed by thorns, dusky cassis, black plum, black pepper and carried by beauiful freshness. Red fruit entwines throughout. Though tannins are heady and fierce at this young stage, there is great focus and drive in this elegant wine.Tasted: 06 February 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| QC | $100.00 | 750ml | SAQ |
Blend: Sousão - Rufete - Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Francisca
