Review - 2007 Quinta De
Ventozelo Touriga Nacional
SKU: 720734
Origin: Portugal
Purity…. Here we have 100% Touriga Nacional
from 25 year old vines aging in 100% American oak barrels. They stay in the
American oak for 8 months but are held at the winey for 6 months for aging
before its released to the export market
The vineyard
itself is on an elbow of the Douro River, where the grapes are harvested from
both sides of the hill. This ensures plenty of afternoon and evening sun and
good drainage. There are only 10,000
bottles made.
On the Nose – Warm, spiced red fruit, with just a touch of wet stone
On the Pallet – dark strawberries and blackberries, baking spice, chalky
tannins and a full mouth feel rounding out over a long finish
Makers Awards
90 points & Editor’s Choice - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast - Dec
2005
86 points - Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator - November 15, 2006
88 points - Mark Squires, Wine Advocate #169 - February 2007
Bronze Medal - International Wine Challenge 2006
Cheers!
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