An open-knit blend of 40% Aragonez, 35% Trincadeira, 20% Touriga Nacional, and 5% Syrah, this extraordinarily budget-friendly Portuguese red from Monte Velho offers pungent aromas of tart red berries, cranberries, earth and a sort of feral edge usher in a wine with brightness…red berries carry through until they crescendo, revealing an understory of fine tannins, black tea, and baking spice, making this blend both accessible and a tremendous value. Great QPR in this bottle! 14.0% ABV | Sample
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4/25/2017 - yatchisin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Solid value play with intriguing earth/dusty notes and dark berry fruit.
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9/25/2016 - Christine Havens Likes this wine: 89 Points
An open-knit blend of 40% Aragonez, 35% Trincadeira, 20% Touriga Nacional, and 5% Syrah, this extraordinarily budget-friendly Portuguese red from Monte Velho offers pungent aromas of tart red berries, cranberries, earth and a sort of feral edge usher in a wine with brightness…red berries carry through until they crescendo, revealing an understory of fine tannins, black tea, and baking spice, making this blend both accessible and a tremendous value. Great QPR in this bottle! 14.0% ABV | Sample
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4/17/2016 - racerchris wrote: 86 Points
Simple but enjoyable.
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4/16/2016 - trastevere Likes this wine: 89 Points
Smooth dark berry fruits with a touch of spice, ripe but not jammy, very pleasant drinking.
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12/29/2015 - racerchris Likes this wine: 86 Points
Strawberries and cherries on the palate. High acidity and some tannin.
Pretty good for sub $10.
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