Vale da Raposa Sousao
75 cl
/
14% Vol
Fresh and harmonious, with well-intergraded tannins, black fruits and eucalyptus. Pure Sousao aged in first-use French oak for 14 months minimum.
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Vale da Raposa Sousao
€27.95
Ex Tax: €22.72
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Product Details
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'
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