Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very delicious Tawny Port that’s a FANTASTIC value.
Producer/Winery: João and Catherine Roseira; Quinta do Infantado; Covas do Douro, Portugal.
Grape Variety: Port blend – Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Douro, Portugal.
Vintage: Non Vintage.
Price: $18.00 (Purchased at a Caviste Wine Shop wine dinner)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Sipping with ripe cantaloupe from the garden.
Tasting:
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Previously opened and re-corked before drinking. Clear, brownish ruby color with the same color rim. Toffee candy, nutmeg, plum preserves and warm cherry pie aromas. Sweet, smooth, fruity, almost syrupy, full body and a 200-grit texture. Strong flavors of prunes, sweet cherries, caramel, raisins, butter melting in a fry pan and orange zest; crisp acidity and a rich spicy finish. WOW, a delicious Tawny Port that comes alive with heavy sweet flavors interacting with abundant acidity. The combination lifts the taste and is joined by a spicy ending that all really entices another sip. A memorable pairing with the ripe cantaloupe melon and at $18.00 it was a very delicious Tawny Port that’s a FANTASTIC value.
Footnote: Although the label was marked “Medium-dry” we both though it was deliciously sweet!!!
Photo from Amantivino.
Alcohol Content: 19.5%
Closure: Natural cork.
UPC Code: 5 601835 163301
Imported by: Louis/Dressner; New York, New York.