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WINES OF PORTUGAL
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Reserva
This Reserva is the top of the estate’s line and consistently a world-class wine, considered by international
wine writers as the best Syrah in the Iberian Peninsula. A classic pairing of Syrah with Viognier, the
grapes are co-fermented in stainless steel vats, followed by a long maceration. This yields a deep and
vibrant wine. Further refinement for eighteen months in a combination of 30 percent new and 70 percent
second-year French oak barrels adds structure and character. Enticing notes of crushed raspberry appear
on the nose. The addition of Viognier adds beautiful floral and perfumed notes. On the palate, the wine
shows its complexity with velvety tannins.
2011:
94 WA |
2010:
93 WA |
2009:
93 WA, 93 WE Cellar Selection |
2008:
92 WA |
2007:
92 WA |
2004:
91 WA
| 2000:
90 WA