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15½/20
Azores Wine Company a Proibida 2017
PortugalThe proibida (prohibition) of this wine necessitating the red line crossing out words here because this is an old vine/vineyard blend of Isabella, a hybrid grape that is not allowed for quality wine in the EU, and certainly looked down upon in the Azores and Portugal. However, winemaker Antonio Macanita wanted to pay tribute to these old isabella vines, once in abundance and with 200 years history on this volcanic island, before phylloxera ravaged through. This was fermented and aged for a short time in stainless. It certainly carries the foxy hybrid hallmark, poking up through candle wax, crimson cherry, candied florals and a potpourri note that appears throughout. Tannins are lightly sticky, and the finish lightly sweetish. An interesting tasting and historical exercise, best taken with a brisk chill.Tasted: 15 April 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $30.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $37.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Substrat Wine Company
Grape: Isabella CSPC: 64921UPC: 5600869590121
