Alves De Sousa Vale da Raposa Reserva Tinto

75cl

This Portuguese red hails from the world-renowned Douro region and boasts an array of intense flavours with some hints of coffee, raisins, and sour cherries. Ruby red in colour, this has been aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding a large amount of complexity to the composition.

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Alves De Sousa Vale da Raposa Reserva Tinto

This Portuguese red hails from the world-renowned Douro region and boasts an array of intense flavours with some hints of coffee, raisins, and sour cherries. Ruby red in colour, this has been aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding a large amount of complexity to the composition.

Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose The nose is intense with aromas of raisins, figs, vanilla, and black fruits.
Palate The palate is full-bodied and richly textured. Complex flavours of dried fruits, coffee, herbal notes and sour cherries blend elegantly together. The finish is very smooth and has great length.
Fact Sheet
Ageing This wine will continue to age well for the next 8+ years.
Fluid 75cl
Grape Variety Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca
Maturation Maturation takes place in French oak for a period of 12 months.
Alcohol % 14%
Country Portugal
Region/AOC Douro
Vintage 2018
Producer Alves de Sousa