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Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto 2009
Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto 2009

Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto 2009


Red Wine

from Portugal

Price: $23.99
(this vintage is sold out)
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Item No. 115689 
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winemaker's notes:

The Quinta do Vallado Douro Red is dark red, with crimson highlights and an intense, mature red fruit nose, with hints of violets and "esteva" (a local Portuguese herb). The palate shows great structure and a full- bodied elegance, with mature, round tannins, leading to a long, persistent finish.

alcohol by volume: 14.5%
critical acclaim:

"Essence of blackberry and raspberry, with interesting accents of sage and tarragon. Offers understated power, with a fresh acidity that keeps it all lively. Finishes with mineral and black olive."

90 Points

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User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
gwendolyn - Oakland, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (7/26/2012):
Not a wine for those who love big jammy fruit and super smooth tannins. Though there is great fruit here, it's more of the wild berry, brambly version of that, almost like dried fruit flavors. Excellent herbal notes in the background and a bit of floral, like violets there too. I love this because in no way does it try to be something it's not. True sense of place. Bit of fruit, bit of earth, bit of spice... great finish and all around balance. Great value, too!
Style:Earthy & Spicy
elf - San Mateo, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (7/26/2012):

A very good solid and tasty red. I would say it's between medium to full bodied. It brings to mind juicy raisins ... really pleasurable to sip. It's also just a nice alternative to Napa Cabernet in the same price range.
Style:Smooth & Supple
Pair with:Cheese > Cheddar
Alma Leon Reveles - San Francisco, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (7/26/2012):

Best kept secret of the wine world? Portugal! Undervalued and overshadowed by it's more famous neighbors, Portuguese wines are always struggling to earn some respect (picture Rodney Dangerfield looking bug-eyed and incredulous). Well, I love you Portugal and this wine is the perfect example of why. 2009 Tinto is lively, juicy, savory and chalk full of sexy tannins. It's a complete wine and completely integrated, so don't be afraid to drink this now. This is a winemaker to watch. Vallado is always at the top of the rating charts, no matter what the vintage.

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