Vinhas Velhas (old vines), Douro Red Special Offer | Save £35% | Was £32.95 | Now £21.42 17,5 pts Vinho Grandes Escolhas & Revista de Vinhos
Description and Reviews:
A beautifully crafted old-vine Douro red with depth, elegance, and complexity—perfect for those who appreciate a balanced yet expressive wine with ageing potential.
Tasting Notes:
This elegant and powerful Douro red offers rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, and subtle toasted notes, with hints of vanilla and sweet spices. The palate is juicy, well-balanced, and precise, showcasing ripe blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries with touches of liquorice, floral notes, and a hint of black olive. Silky tannins and a fresh acidity create a refined structure, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
The 2017 Tinto Vinhas Velhas is a field blend from 80-year-old vines (some 20 grapes, with eight identified, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and others), aged for 12 months in mostly used French oak. It comes in at 15.2% alcohol.
