Quinta Vale D Maria – Vinhas Velhas – 2023
Douro
Portugal,
Douro,
Inky dark purple core and hue. Pure and layered nose, mild oak underneath, highly ripe, yet fresh dark fruit - blackberry, cassis, cherry, wild herbs, sage and tobacco notes. The palate is concentrated with a modest extraction, ripe tannin giving lift a fresh acidity underneath with sweet and dark fruit, finely spicy and nuanced with a very long and lingering finish.
Tasted by Andreas Larsson: 1/10/2026
Color: Red
2023
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