Vale da Raposa Reserva
75 cl
Elegant and intense, this blend of four Portuguese varietals (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Touriga Franca) offers red currants, spices and dark chocolate, underpinned by fine tannins.
Elegant and intense, this blend of four Portuguese varietals (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Touriga Franca) offers red currants, spices and dark chocolate, underpinned by fine tannins.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Aromas of dark fruits and coffee |
Palate | Intense flavour of red currants, spices and dark chocolate married to a very fine French oak. It is very elegant, complex and evolving, showing fine tannins and a good freshness. Long and harmonious finish |
Colour | Ruby |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Touriga Franca |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Style | Dry, Medium Bodied |
Estate/Producer | Alves de Sousa |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Porto |
Vintage | 2012 |
Making Techniques | Total destemming; fermentation in contact with the skin for 5-6 days; aged in 2nd year French oak for one year minimum; 3 months minimum period in bottle before release. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now, or age for 7-8 years |
Food Matching | |
Food Matching | Roast duck, roast red meats |