Vale da Raposa Sousao
75 cl
Fresh and harmonious, with well-intergraded tannins, black fruits and eucalyptus. Pure Sousao aged in first-use French oak for 14 months minimum.
Fresh and harmonious, with well-intergraded tannins, black fruits and eucalyptus. Pure Sousao aged in first-use French oak for 14 months minimum.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Palate | Flavours of eucalyptus leaf, blackberries and dark plums, with a lighter tar hint. Fresh, with a solid structure yet always remaining balanced and harmonious. Vigorous but well integrated tannins. Long finish. |
Colour | Deep Ruby |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 100% Sousao |
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 8 days; 14 months maturation in new French oak; 3 months minimum period in bottle before release. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now, or ageing potential in bottle of 10-15 years |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
2012 | 16.5/20 from Revista de Vinhos (Portuguese wine magazine) |
Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 | Silver Medal ' Lovely plum and black cherry nose with earth, mint and eucalyptus notesover vibrant fruit with spice and tobacco hints' |