{"product_id":"wine-soul-quinta-da-manoella-vv-2021","title":"Wine \u0026 Soul Quinta da Manoella VV 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mc-toc-title\"\u003e95 pts Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few days after I tasted the bulk of their wines, I had a bottle of the impressive 2021 Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas, which they forgot to bring to the tasting. It was produced with the oldest vines on the property, planted some 120 years ago. The close to 30 different varieties were picked together on September 28th and vinified, partially destemmed, in stone lagares for 10 days. Aging was in French oak barrels and lasted for 22 months. The barrels were not new, but they marked the wine with intense aromas of sweet spices, vanilla and cinnamon and hints of toast and smoke, giving it a balsamic personality. It also has notes of ripe wild berries and herbs and a sense of ripeness but without excess. It has 14% alcohol and mellow acidity. It reminded me of some very good young wines from Ribera del Duero, with power, concentration and generous oak but also balance and elegance. It has abundant, fine-grained tannins and a medium to full-bodied palate. It should age nicely in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 pts Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld vines are key to this wine from a vineyard in the Pinhão Valley. Its concentration and dark spice aromas are impressive with game and black cherry aromas and rich tannins. Drink from 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine \u0026amp; Soul, Jorge Serôdio and Sandra Tavares, have concentrated their efforts in the last years in the vineyards. They have grown from the initial two hectares for Pintas to over 40 hectares today. The portfolio has also grown, and so have volumes. They now produce 180,000 bottles, including Port.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- From bush vines planted in 1900 (118-119-years-old)\u003cbr\u003e- The best vintage of this wine to date (2019) - though both are extraordinary!\u003cbr\u003e- A \u003cstrong\u003eclassic\u003c\/strong\u003e representation of \u003cstrong\u003eDouro\u003c\/strong\u003e Valley \u003cstrong\u003eterroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Field blend of 30+ grapes\u003cbr\u003e- Steep \u003cstrong\u003eschist\u003c\/strong\u003e hard rock terraces\u003cbr\u003e- 20 months in only 30% new French oak (70% 1 year used)\u003cbr\u003e- Like a \u003cstrong\u003eRhone wine and a fresher Carignan heavy Priorat\u003c\/strong\u003e in style\u003cbr\u003e- Will age for 20+ years easy\u003cbr\u003e- Decant 1-3 hours, though optimal with a few more years of age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas is a field blend (over 30 grapes) from centenarian vines aged for 22 months in 35% new French oak. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. This seems a surprisingly good competitor for the 2019, although this is not quite as lauded a vintage. Still, the winery says they were able to pick the small production quickly, generally avoiding negative vintage conditions. This shows no problems. There is a fine backbone with controlled power, plus expressive and delicious fruit. This looks able to develop and age. At the moment, it needs more evolution, but there's no rush. We will see who wins in the end, but the 2019\/2020 duo is certainly formidable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pipProdProReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of people complain about the 2020 vintage, hot and difficult, but Wine \u0026amp; Soul had a fine year, often propelled by the ability to harvest small crops quickly. Consistency, even in difficult vintages, is often the sign of a great winery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOURO VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44001992048774,"sku":"WB-winesoul-manoellaVV-21","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/ManoellaVVbottle1000x_8ccced71-2488-48fd-8f11-a8046e24b182.jpg?v=1763971896","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/wine-soul-quinta-da-manoella-vv-2021","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}