2010 Alexandre d'Almeida Buçaco Reservado

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 93 points

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  3/5/2023 - drwine57@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points

  When initially opened there was some funk that blew off over the next hour to show dark fruits, a lot of structure and well integrated tannins with a medium finish. We had opened grand cru Burgundy at the same time and as ti.e went on after opening they became much more comparable in quality. I would definitely buy this again.

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  6/5/2020 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 94 Points

  We stumbled across this 70% Baga, 30% Touriga Nacional at a Portuguese wine tasting. One twirl, sniff ‘n sip was all we needed. Twelve months aging in 50% new and 50% 2 year old French barrels followed by four years in the bottle results in an opaque, flowing purple gown...alluring. Multiple black fruits, a touch of oregano and subtle hints of toasted vanilla and almonds causes a surge in adrenaline that demands an (un)healthy gulp or three. Baga can be a rough, acidic, wet coffee grinds experience on the palate, but not this luvly as the Touriga Nacional smooths the edges resulting in an elegant, full-bodied, black fruit driven lady of indisputable sophistication. Think of the luscious Sophia Loren lounging on your sofa...or... 😇

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  4/5/2017 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Blend of 70% Baga, 30% Touriga Nacional. Powerful black fruit, roses and toasted brioche on the nose. Complex. Elegant structure, mature black fruit, active tannins, long finish. Excellent.

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