I like this wine, but can see where it wouldn't be for everyone. It is definitely not for Cali cab drinkers. It takes a long time to open up, the fruit notes are fairly mild. There is balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity. Oaky and root notes mid-palate and vegetal/herby notes on the finish.
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Muito potente em boca, com taninos e acidez bem definidos, ressaltando frutas vermelhas em compota e madeira. Pronuncia seca. Necessário abrir por 1-2 horas antes de beber.
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88/89. This is a fresher more compact version of this wine. It has aromas of chalk, blueberries, plums, raspberries and spice. Its medium bodied four square, and solid blue fruits palate has got good acidity. Ends mediumish and a bit unknit. 14%. Has 2 hours aeration. Youthful.
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Deep ruby, black core @14% abv. Medium aromas of cherry, wood, sous bois, cedar. Dry, medium-medium(+) acidity, medium ripe integrated tannin, medium(+) alcohol and body. Balanced palate of cherry, licorice, laurel, pepper. Structured and sturdy. Rich and slightly glycerinic texture. Excellent length with lasting finish. Very good.
Initially had kind of a Zin like nose, became more grapey, chalky minerality, tea, cinnamon, dark cherry, terrific balance, this is overall very good as have a lot of dry Portugal wines been lately. Decent value overall.
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Plums, blueberries, leather, quite expressive. Still young, but enjoyable in its current state nonetheless (though not great). I guess this could be held for some years more and then be enjoyed in a more mature style.
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Extracted black fruits with obtrusive burned chocolate and coffee. Viscous, but not plush, it's incredibly concentrated to a fault. Perhaps enjoyable with BBQ, but not a lot of pleasure here.
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1/31/2022 - MatsRahm Likes this wine:
Drinking really well now!
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1/31/2022 - bcahlbrandt Likes this wine: 90 Points
I like this wine, but can see where it wouldn't be for everyone. It is definitely not for Cali cab drinkers. It takes a long time to open up, the fruit notes are fairly mild. There is balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity. Oaky and root notes mid-palate and vegetal/herby notes on the finish.
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3/25/2020 - Berge65 Likes this wine: 90 Points
This wine was quite good. I was concerned based on earlier ratings. Maybe just needed some time in the bottle.
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2/26/2020 - linkswinelover6549 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Full bodied, Nice tannins was delicious
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11/22/2019 - HarryDola Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very expressive, well balanced and integrated. Definitely a food wine, smooth and not overpowering so will complement a wide range of foods.
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10/19/2018 - Alejandro Niels Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice tanins. Full body, more than other duoro wines. Nicely paired with Portuguese porco pretto
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5/28/2018 - Cellarseller wrote: 87 Points
Not one of Xito’s better wines. Balanced, smooth, soft, not memorable. Ok wine but not at $20.
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5/5/2018 - ziavino wrote: 86 Points
PnP, with generic blue fruit and some heat on the nose. Lacks expression on the palate, with a touch of plum and blueberry. Should be $8, not $20.
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4/18/2018 - imrblackburn wrote:
Very smooth, excellent taste ... buy more !
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3/1/2018 - Jwmumm Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fruity, licorice and plum flavors. Very nice wine. Went well with grilled rosemary pork. Definitely will purchase again!
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2/17/2018 - Felipe Condado Likes this wine: 88 Points
Muito potente em boca, com taninos e acidez bem definidos, ressaltando frutas vermelhas em compota e madeira. Pronuncia seca. Necessário abrir por 1-2 horas antes de beber.
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2/10/2018 - macaujames wrote: 89 Points
88/89. This is a fresher more compact version of this wine. It has aromas of chalk, blueberries, plums, raspberries and spice. Its medium bodied four square, and solid blue fruits palate has got good acidity. Ends mediumish and a bit unknit. 14%. Has 2 hours aeration. Youthful.
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2/2/2018 - Barolo Raymond wrote: 89 Points
Deep ruby, black core @14% abv. Medium aromas of cherry, wood, sous bois, cedar. Dry, medium-medium(+) acidity, medium ripe integrated tannin, medium(+) alcohol and body. Balanced palate of cherry, licorice, laurel, pepper. Structured and sturdy. Rich and slightly glycerinic texture. Excellent length with lasting finish.
Very good.
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1/8/2018 - pakabear Likes this wine: 89 Points
Initially had kind of a Zin like nose, became more grapey, chalky minerality, tea, cinnamon, dark cherry, terrific balance, this is overall very good as have a lot of dry Portugal wines been lately. Decent value overall.
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1/2/2018 - Vicc3 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Trevligt vin med en bra balans både i näsan och munnen. Ung frukt, en del fat med en lång fin eftersmak. Presterar otroligt bra för sitt pris.
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11/23/2017 - whudock Likes this wine: 88 Points
decent fruit and well balanced, but the wine lacked structure, depth and complexity. Pleasant, but not memorable. Not a great QPR
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7/31/2017 - sean7711 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Overall, good bottle of wine, but probably would not seek out again for the price (~$25).
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7/27/2017 - Krassens wrote: 87 Points
Plums, blueberries, leather, quite expressive. Still young, but enjoyable in its current state nonetheless (though not great). I guess this could be held for some years more and then be enjoyed in a more mature style.
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6/17/2017 - LFCHALA wrote: 88 Points
Very young. Good structure
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4/24/2017 - tendring wrote: 85 Points
Wine Education Service - The Duoro (LSE): Opaque, youthful.
Fruity, flowery nose.
Fruity but disappointing, hesitant, very obvious tannins, very dry, short.
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3/17/2017 - depechemoroder wrote: 86 Points
Extracted black fruits with obtrusive burned chocolate and coffee. Viscous, but not plush, it's incredibly concentrated to a fault. Perhaps enjoyable with BBQ, but not a lot of pleasure here.
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