1988 Luis Pato Bairrada Vinhas Velhas

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90 points

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  12/6/2016 - AV2012 wrote: 91 Points

  Portugal Reds 1988-2013: Consistent with my previous TN. Still very youthful colour of a younger Cabernet. Nose of aronia and black cherries as well as spices, jamon and meat notes. Very high acidity, even tartness. Tannin is present here, goes well with food.

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  11/29/2015 - AV2012 wrote: 89 Points

  So youthful by the colour and taste, I knew Baga in the hands of Luis Pato was a grape of outstanding ageability, but exactly the scope of it was surprising. Dark, deep colour of a 5 y.o. Cab. Well restrained nose of dark fruits and ceder. Rather soft on the palate, caressing, integrated, suede like texture.
  There is a notion that Baga is a Nebiolo of Portugal, but it was much more fruity, juicy, open and mild on the palate than Barolo.

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