Wine & Soul Pintas Character 2021
DOURO VALLEY
Regular price $39.99
2021 Pintas 'Character' 93WA
Wine & Soul
Douro Valley, Portugal
- Terroir within and surrounding the Pintas vineyard of younger 45-70 years-old vines
- Field blend of 30+ various red grape varieties:
- Touriga Nacional (Portugal's Cabernet Sauvignon)
- Touriga Franca (Portugal's Cabernet Franc)
- Tinta Roriz (actually Tempranillo)
- 18 months in 90% used French oak (10% new)
My Tasting Note
Wine & Soul
Douro Valley, Portugal
- Terroir within and surrounding the Pintas vineyard of younger 45-70 years-old vines
- Field blend of 30+ various red grape varieties:
- Touriga Nacional (Portugal's Cabernet Sauvignon)
- Touriga Franca (Portugal's Cabernet Franc)
- Tinta Roriz (actually Tempranillo)
- 18 months in 90% used French oak (10% new)
My Tasting Note
Elegant, brighter high toned red fruits, fresh, juicy, accented with spice, licorice, Cassis, excellent and another banner vintage for Character showing more nuance and detail at this age from the cooler year.