Douro
The ancestral home of Port. This northern region of Portugal takes its name from the Douro river which flows from the Spanish border down to Oporto where it meets the Atlantic. The Douro Demarcated Region is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world and stretches from the Marao mountains up to the frontier with Spain. Although best known for its fortified wines, Douro’s total wine production is fairly evenly split between Port and non-fortified table wines.
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Douro | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£1,795.19 |
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James Suckling (99)Extremely deep red with aromas and flavors that change all the time with blackberry, black raspberry, black licorice, floral and asphalt. Full-bodied with deep intensity, power and finesse. The tannins are wonderfully polished yet so much there. This is a tribute to the first great Barca Velhas of the 1960s. Drinkable, but better in three or four years. |
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Douro | 1 | 20 (MJ) |
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£1,819.19 |
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Matthew Jukes (20)Every so often, well, to be precise, this is the 21st occasion in 72 years a mind-blowing red wine is released in Portugal. It is no understatement to say that Barca-Velha is a legendary creation. The 2015 vintage will arrive in the UK a couple of days after this piece is published, so you are the first to hear about its greatness. I have been fortunate to taste a number of older Barca-Velha vintages, and they age more gracefully than most top-flight red Bordeaux. Only the other day, I tasted a 1982 that was fresh, supremely complex and mind-bendingly delicious. So, on the brink of the release of the 2015 vintage, I was fortunate to taste it with the President of Sogrape (owners of Casa Ferreirinha) and winemaker Luís Sottomayor, who has worked at this illustrious estate since 1989. And what a wine! Luís explained that the conditions of the 2015 growing season were wholly responsible for this wine’s extraordinary potential. A relatively dry and warm winter and spring led to an early veraison, and then August was cooler with crisp nights, and a couple of showers refreshed the vines in September. These are the conditions that give rise to epic-quality fruit. With the depth and gravitas of the amazing 2011 vintage and the definition and freshness of the 2008, this 2015 combines all the finest attributes of my favourite Barca-Velha wines, resulting in a creation of uncommon purity, depth, and beauty. While a quiet renaissance has been happening at Ferreirinha for a decade or more, the story seems complete, with 2015 Barca-Velha gaining a perfect 20/20 score in my notes. Yes, this is the finest Portuguese red wine I have ever tasted. |
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Douro | 1 | 95 (WE) |
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£94.92 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)The wine comes from a quinta in the Douro Superior that forms part of the blend for the iconic Barca Velha wine. This wine shows the same pedigree and richness, with a beautiful balance and restraint. The black fruits are still vivid and need to soften further into the concentrated tannins. This is a wine for serious aging and should not be drunk before 2024. |
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Douro | 1 | 18+ (MJ) |
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£275.15 |
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Matthew Jukes (18+)Because this trio of wines runs in a neat sequence, I made one consecutive note to cover all three vintages – a direct comparative tasting note, if you will. 2016 is my preferred wine – it is the grandest, and it has the most potential. It is one of the finest value, elite reds I have tasted in a very long time. The 2017 is more refined, the most forward, most restaurant friendly and most open. It is lighter, more herbal, and it will get you in the mood while the others have a chance to mellow. I will hold back on any more notes on this wine because it is my MoneyWeek wine of the week this Friday! Finally, the 2018, which is a beauty. More flamboyant, more plush and sensual, and it is not dissimilar to the 2016 in fruit expression, but it is not quite as powerful or as impactful. Either way, you need all three in your collection because if you like each of these wines for their respective character traits, I can imagine you will follow this label for the rest of your days. |
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Douro | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£279.12 |
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James Suckling (96)Fantastic aromas of blackberries and blueberries with tar and minerals. Medium-to full-bodied, with very firm and fine tannins that tighten the wine and make it compacted and impressive. A retro feel to this wine that reminds me of the great Barca Velhas of the 1960s. Better after 2027. |
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Douro | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£303.95 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)This is a stunningly serious wine with extraordinary class and detail. I wrote ‘utterly gobsmacking’ in my notebook – not words I often use. There is phenomenal balance, a stunning mid-palate, and epic length here, and this makes 2020 Leda the finest value £50 red wine on earth, not least if you want to drink a bottle now or in 30 years! |
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Douro | 2 | 98 (JS) |
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£795.18 |
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James Suckling (98)Dark fruit with black cherries, blackcurrants, mineral, and slate undertones. Medium to full body. Racy fine tannins. It’s chewy and driven. This is an undeclared Barca Velha. Superb Douro red. Latour of the Douro. A blend of 42% touriga franca, 34% touriga nacional, 13% tinta roriz, and 11% tinto cao. Drink after 2025. |
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Porto | 2 | 97 (Vinous - Neal Martin (1870)) |
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£1,115.03 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (1870) (97)The 1870 Centenario Colheita Tawny Port has a deep colour, one you would expect from a Tawny of 148 years. It has an arresting bouquet with scents of black plum, rosehip syrup, Manuka honey, fig and grilled walnut. To be honest, it was far less oxidative than I expected and that is followed through on the palate. Beautifully balanced, fresh and slightly viscous in texture, this is a complex Tawny Port whose age has not diminished just how delicious it tastes. It just goes out to offer gorgeous mulberry, clove, eau de vie and Chinese five-spice notes throughout its harmonious and poised finish. This is just a sublime Tawny of class and pedigree and it comes highly recommended. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£166.13 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£164.93 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£97.73 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£100.13 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£110.93 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£355.09 |
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Douro | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£547.52 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2021 Coche has to be one of the finest white wines from Portugal that I've tasted. It was produced with grapes grown at 600 meters in altitude, from very old vineyards with the right field blend with a majority of Rabigato but also other local varieties. It has a fine and elegant reductive character with flinty notes, hints of smoke and dry herbs. This is sharp and super tasty, with an almost salty twist in the finish. It fermented and matured in French oak barrels (mostly 228-liter ones) for one year. It's serious, nuanced, a little austere and vertical, with a dry finish, a chalky sensation and very good persistence. It has 11.8% alcohol, a pH of 3.26 and 5.8 grams of acidity. I've drunk all the vintages of Coche since the first year (2010), and this is the finest to date. Bravo. 9,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2023. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£516.73 |
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Douro | 2 | - |
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£246.40 |
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Douro | 2 | - |
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£275.82 |
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Douro | 3 | - |
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£259.02 |
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Douro | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£281.44 |
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Decanter (98)A field blend featuring Arinto, Rabigato, Códega de Larinho, Viosinho and others, from vines at least 80 years old planted on schist at 600m in the Douro DOC. It was made (and the grapes were picked) to prioritise freshness, structure and minerality. A pioneer of Douro whites since the mid-nineties, Niepoort’s trademark precision and finesse shines, even in this century’s driest vintage. Sarah Ahmed: Toasty/charry oak and lime oil to nose and palate. Zesty, nutty with leesy complexity and hazelnutty oak. Showing lots of layers already. Nelson Guerreiro: Stone fruit, apple and pear nose with spice and a hint of vanilla. Medium bodied with a waxy side, balanced with a pleasant finish. Joanna Locke MW: Poised, with a strong seam of minerality and mouthwatering acidity. A smart wine with great potential. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£124.13 |
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Douro | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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£597.95 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Produced for 20 years, this wine has become an iconic example of the power of great Douro red wines. The latest vintage is, as always, densely impressive, powered by dark tannins and black-plum fruits. Its dry core marks it out as a wine for long-term aging. Drink this impressive wine from 2023 |
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Douro | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£380.75 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)The first words I wrote in my tasting book were, ‘best Chryseia to date’. This is an incredible wine with so much character and accuracy it is impressive. I have visited this property and felt the aura emanating from these historic vineyards. This wine manages to bottle these mysterious elements allowing them to embed themselves into the intense, majestic and deeply fruited body of the two Touriga grapes. While this will be a long-lived wine, there is no doubt that it will appeal to impatient palates, too, given its tremendous and immediate appeal. I feel that this famous wine label is finally showing its full potential, and it has joined the pantheon of truly great red wine styles of the world in the 2018 vintage. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£100.13 |
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Experience the distinguished elegance of Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2011, a quintessential expression from the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley. Crafted by the esteemed Quinta Crasto estate, renowned for its commitment to tradition and excellence, this wine meticulously showcases the Tinta Roriz grape’s vibrant character. The 2011 vintage benefits from optimal growing conditions, yielding grapes with intense concentration and balanced acidity. Hand-harvested from terraced vineyards overlooking the Douro River, the grapes undergo careful fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving their pure fruit essence. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle spice and complexity while maintaining its robust structure. On the palate, Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2011 reveals layers of dark berries, cassis, and a hint of tobacco, culminating in a long, harmonious finish. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs, this wine embodies the rich heritage and exceptional quality synonymous with Quinta Crasto. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£90.53 |
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The Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2015 exemplifies the esteemed tradition of the Douro Valley. Crafted from meticulously selected Tinta Roriz grapes grown on Quinta do Crasto’s prestigious vineyards, this wine benefits from the region’s schist soils and optimal microclimate. The 2015 vintage undergoes careful fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the varietal’s vibrant character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes while enhancing its structural complexity. Quinta do Crasto, a producer renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainable viticulture, ensures each bottle reflects the quintessence of Douro terroir. The Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2015 presents a deep ruby colour with intense aromas of ripe red berries, tobacco, and a hint of mineral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a balanced and elegant profile, with fine tannins and a persistent, graceful finish, making it a distinguished choice for fine wine enthusiasts. |
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Douro | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£1,486.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Extremely deep red with aromas and flavors that change all the time with blackberry, black raspberry, black licorice, floral and asphalt. Full-bodied with deep intensity, power and finesse. The tannins are wonderfully polished yet so much there. This is a tribute to the first great Barca Velhas of the 1960s. Drinkable, but better in three or four years. |
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Douro | 1 | 20 (MJ) |
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£1,506.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (20)Every so often, well, to be precise, this is the 21st occasion in 72 years a mind-blowing red wine is released in Portugal. It is no understatement to say that Barca-Velha is a legendary creation. The 2015 vintage will arrive in the UK a couple of days after this piece is published, so you are the first to hear about its greatness. I have been fortunate to taste a number of older Barca-Velha vintages, and they age more gracefully than most top-flight red Bordeaux. Only the other day, I tasted a 1982 that was fresh, supremely complex and mind-bendingly delicious. So, on the brink of the release of the 2015 vintage, I was fortunate to taste it with the President of Sogrape (owners of Casa Ferreirinha) and winemaker Luís Sottomayor, who has worked at this illustrious estate since 1989. And what a wine! Luís explained that the conditions of the 2015 growing season were wholly responsible for this wine’s extraordinary potential. A relatively dry and warm winter and spring led to an early veraison, and then August was cooler with crisp nights, and a couple of showers refreshed the vines in September. These are the conditions that give rise to epic-quality fruit. With the depth and gravitas of the amazing 2011 vintage and the definition and freshness of the 2008, this 2015 combines all the finest attributes of my favourite Barca-Velha wines, resulting in a creation of uncommon purity, depth, and beauty. While a quiet renaissance has been happening at Ferreirinha for a decade or more, the story seems complete, with 2015 Barca-Velha gaining a perfect 20/20 score in my notes. Yes, this is the finest Portuguese red wine I have ever tasted. |
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Douro | 1 | 95 (WE) |
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£76.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)The wine comes from a quinta in the Douro Superior that forms part of the blend for the iconic Barca Velha wine. This wine shows the same pedigree and richness, with a beautiful balance and restraint. The black fruits are still vivid and need to soften further into the concentrated tannins. This is a wine for serious aging and should not be drunk before 2024. |
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Douro | 1 | 18+ (MJ) |
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£210.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (18+)Because this trio of wines runs in a neat sequence, I made one consecutive note to cover all three vintages – a direct comparative tasting note, if you will. 2016 is my preferred wine – it is the grandest, and it has the most potential. It is one of the finest value, elite reds I have tasted in a very long time. The 2017 is more refined, the most forward, most restaurant friendly and most open. It is lighter, more herbal, and it will get you in the mood while the others have a chance to mellow. I will hold back on any more notes on this wine because it is my MoneyWeek wine of the week this Friday! Finally, the 2018, which is a beauty. More flamboyant, more plush and sensual, and it is not dissimilar to the 2016 in fruit expression, but it is not quite as powerful or as impactful. Either way, you need all three in your collection because if you like each of these wines for their respective character traits, I can imagine you will follow this label for the rest of your days. |
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Douro | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£214.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Fantastic aromas of blackberries and blueberries with tar and minerals. Medium-to full-bodied, with very firm and fine tannins that tighten the wine and make it compacted and impressive. A retro feel to this wine that reminds me of the great Barca Velhas of the 1960s. Better after 2027. |
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Douro | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£234.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)This is a stunningly serious wine with extraordinary class and detail. I wrote ‘utterly gobsmacking’ in my notebook – not words I often use. There is phenomenal balance, a stunning mid-palate, and epic length here, and this makes 2020 Leda the finest value £50 red wine on earth, not least if you want to drink a bottle now or in 30 years! |
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Douro | 2 | 98 (JS) |
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£653.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Dark fruit with black cherries, blackcurrants, mineral, and slate undertones. Medium to full body. Racy fine tannins. It’s chewy and driven. This is an undeclared Barca Velha. Superb Douro red. Latour of the Douro. A blend of 42% touriga franca, 34% touriga nacional, 13% tinta roriz, and 11% tinto cao. Drink after 2025. |
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Porto | 2 | 97 (Vinous - Neal Martin (1870)) |
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£920.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (1870) (97)The 1870 Centenario Colheita Tawny Port has a deep colour, one you would expect from a Tawny of 148 years. It has an arresting bouquet with scents of black plum, rosehip syrup, Manuka honey, fig and grilled walnut. To be honest, it was far less oxidative than I expected and that is followed through on the palate. Beautifully balanced, fresh and slightly viscous in texture, this is a complex Tawny Port whose age has not diminished just how delicious it tastes. It just goes out to offer gorgeous mulberry, clove, eau de vie and Chinese five-spice notes throughout its harmonious and poised finish. This is just a sublime Tawny of class and pedigree and it comes highly recommended. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£135.00 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£160.80 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£93.60 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£96.00 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£106.80 |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£278.00 |
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Douro | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£448.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2021 Coche has to be one of the finest white wines from Portugal that I've tasted. It was produced with grapes grown at 600 meters in altitude, from very old vineyards with the right field blend with a majority of Rabigato but also other local varieties. It has a fine and elegant reductive character with flinty notes, hints of smoke and dry herbs. This is sharp and super tasty, with an almost salty twist in the finish. It fermented and matured in French oak barrels (mostly 228-liter ones) for one year. It's serious, nuanced, a little austere and vertical, with a dry finish, a chalky sensation and very good persistence. It has 11.8% alcohol, a pH of 3.26 and 5.8 grams of acidity. I've drunk all the vintages of Coche since the first year (2010), and this is the finest to date. Bravo. 9,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2023. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£422.00 |
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Douro | 2 | - |
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£195.00 |
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Douro | 2 | - |
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£214.00 |
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Douro | 3 | - |
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£200.00 |
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Douro | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£218.00 |
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Decanter (98)A field blend featuring Arinto, Rabigato, Códega de Larinho, Viosinho and others, from vines at least 80 years old planted on schist at 600m in the Douro DOC. It was made (and the grapes were picked) to prioritise freshness, structure and minerality. A pioneer of Douro whites since the mid-nineties, Niepoort’s trademark precision and finesse shines, even in this century’s driest vintage. Sarah Ahmed: Toasty/charry oak and lime oil to nose and palate. Zesty, nutty with leesy complexity and hazelnutty oak. Showing lots of layers already. Nelson Guerreiro: Stone fruit, apple and pear nose with spice and a hint of vanilla. Medium bodied with a waxy side, balanced with a pleasant finish. Joanna Locke MW: Poised, with a strong seam of minerality and mouthwatering acidity. A smart wine with great potential. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£120.00 |
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Douro | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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£479.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Produced for 20 years, this wine has become an iconic example of the power of great Douro red wines. The latest vintage is, as always, densely impressive, powered by dark tannins and black-plum fruits. Its dry core marks it out as a wine for long-term aging. Drink this impressive wine from 2023 |
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Douro | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£298.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)The first words I wrote in my tasting book were, ‘best Chryseia to date’. This is an incredible wine with so much character and accuracy it is impressive. I have visited this property and felt the aura emanating from these historic vineyards. This wine manages to bottle these mysterious elements allowing them to embed themselves into the intense, majestic and deeply fruited body of the two Touriga grapes. While this will be a long-lived wine, there is no doubt that it will appeal to impatient palates, too, given its tremendous and immediate appeal. I feel that this famous wine label is finally showing its full potential, and it has joined the pantheon of truly great red wine styles of the world in the 2018 vintage. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£96.00 |
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Experience the distinguished elegance of Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2011, a quintessential expression from the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley. Crafted by the esteemed Quinta Crasto estate, renowned for its commitment to tradition and excellence, this wine meticulously showcases the Tinta Roriz grape’s vibrant character. The 2011 vintage benefits from optimal growing conditions, yielding grapes with intense concentration and balanced acidity. Hand-harvested from terraced vineyards overlooking the Douro River, the grapes undergo careful fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving their pure fruit essence. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle spice and complexity while maintaining its robust structure. On the palate, Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2011 reveals layers of dark berries, cassis, and a hint of tobacco, culminating in a long, harmonious finish. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs, this wine embodies the rich heritage and exceptional quality synonymous with Quinta Crasto. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
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£86.40 |
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The Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2015 exemplifies the esteemed tradition of the Douro Valley. Crafted from meticulously selected Tinta Roriz grapes grown on Quinta do Crasto’s prestigious vineyards, this wine benefits from the region’s schist soils and optimal microclimate. The 2015 vintage undergoes careful fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the varietal’s vibrant character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes while enhancing its structural complexity. Quinta do Crasto, a producer renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainable viticulture, ensures each bottle reflects the quintessence of Douro terroir. The Quinta Crasto Douro Tinta Roriz 2015 presents a deep ruby colour with intense aromas of ripe red berries, tobacco, and a hint of mineral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a balanced and elegant profile, with fine tannins and a persistent, graceful finish, making it a distinguished choice for fine wine enthusiasts. |
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