Deep purple in color, this wine (25.5% Touriga Franca/22.5% Tinta Roriz/16.5% Tinta Amarela/10.5% Tinta Barroca/8.5% Tinta Cao/8% Sousaol/6.5% Tinta Francisca/2% Touriga Nacional) reveals plum, vanilla, tobacco and brioche on the nose. The mouth feel has firm, rich tannins yet comes across as approachable and silky. The finish was medium/long with beautifully balanced fruit, acidity and tannins. 12.5% abv.
A ruby redwine with a rich body, soft tannins and the characterisitc red fruit aromas of the variety (cherry, plum, fruits of the forest) as well as cloves.
Agiorgitiko ....extra points if you can pronounce this!
Beaujolais with a difference – vibrant, intense and fresh, with lots more character then most. Almost Rhone-like with luscious black fruits, and some weight and texture.
Chianti DOCG Riserva Badiolo
This wine has a dry yet rounded flavour, fresh and cheeky. it has a intense fragrance and a persistent nose with and a ruby red colour.
A garnet red colour with a delicate, appealing, intense bouquet, reminiscent of violets and dry roses, alcohol-soaked cherries, vanilla, tobacco, truffles and pepper. The taste is full, robust, austere but velvety and harmonious.