1997 Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos Colares Reserva Tinto

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

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  9/13/2019 - mmh wrote: 92 Points

  I bought this bottle in Lisbon for 15€ ten years ago. Talk about money well spent! Tight tannins and very high acidity, but really complex and elegant. Glue, red berries and a hint of leather on the nose. Bright red berries, a bit of vegetables and some tobacco on the palate. Light and fresh despite its complexity. Reminds me of a good barbaresco. Has the structure to age much longer and probably improve.

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  12/18/2013 - mdefreitas wrote: 92 Points

  Colares @ Aldea (NYC): A bit riper and more accessible than the 1996 version. Ripe, tart cranberry and crunchy minerals. Sharp cut with a whiplash finish that comes and goes in waves. Make no mistake, although more accessible than the 1996, this still has a stiff tannic spine and could use time in the cellar.

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