Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalQuevedo is a collective of small family wineries based in the Douro, together cultivating 100 hectares of vineyards across six properties in the valley, from the sub-regions of the Cima Corgo and the Douro Superior. Oscar's Red blends touriga franca, touriga nacional, and tinta roriz, with 6 months in wood. Round and cushy, with cassis, black plum, raspberry and rockrose, with a buoyant schistous freshness, and soft, sticky tannins to frame. A smart, accessible red for drinking now with grilled burgers.Tasted: 16 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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$17.99
750ml
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Producer: Vinhos Oscar QuevedoDistributors: The Drinks List Blend: Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional - Tinta RorizCSPC: 132244UPC: 5605891095514
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalQuevedo is part of a new generation of small family wineries based in the Douro that have been growing grapes for many years and making Port wine for merchants based in Vila Nova de Gaia. Quevedo cultivates 100 hectares of vineyards across six Douro Valley properties in the Cima Corgo and the Douro Superior. It is an uncomplicated easy-drinking red to wind up the week at an informal block barbecue. The blend is 45/42/13 touriga franca, touriga nacional, and tinta roriz. It presents fresh black fruit with florals, and spends about six months in wood to help soften and broaden the palate. Another value for money red in a food friendly style, and rarely not made in the New World.Tasted: 06 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$17.99
750ml
BCLS
Producer: Vinhos Oscar QuevedoDistributors: The Drinks List Blend: Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional - Tinta RorizCSPC: 132244UPC: 5605891095514