2018 Quinta da Corte 'Princesa' Red Blend Douro

Winemaker Notes: A nose of red berries (blackberry, blackcurrant) and spice aromas. On the palate, the tannins are firm yet smooth. A long and elegant finish.

Blend: 25% Touriga Franca, 25% Tinta Roriz, 25% Tinta Barroca, 25% a mix of native old-vine varietals.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Enthusiast - "This young, dense and powerful wine is impressive for its structure of tannins and for the concentrated black plum and berry fruits. The wine's wood aging will soften into the fine fruits. But wait until 2023."


James Suckling - "Dark, brooding nose of blackberries, blackcurrants, cloves, black pepper, charred bark, bitter chocolate and tobacco. Dried lavender, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. Compact and structured. Better from 2023."


Wine Spectator - "This has a zesty mix of blackberry, boysenberry and blueberry fruit flavors, mixed with warm fruitcake and backed by chocolate and bramble notes on the finish. Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca."