Quinta Vale D. Maria
Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Tinto
4.5
Expert Rating
4.3
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Tinto is a red wine produced in the Douro Valley wine region of Portugal. The winery, Quinta Vale D. Maria, is known for producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
The Douro Tinto is a blend of several traditional grape varieties, including Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Francesa and Touriga Nacional. The grapes are sourced from several vineyards in the Douro Valley and are harvested by hand. The wine is aged for around 18 months in French oak barrels before bottling.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Tinto is a delightful blend of Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional grapes amongst others.The nose is full of ripe cherry and berry notes, with hints of licorice and spice. On the palate, this wine is light-bodied and delicate, with bright acidity and a subtle tannic structure. The flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry linger on the palate, giving way to a hint of cocoa and earthy minerals. The finish is long and elegant, with a hint of spice and oak. Overall, this is a delicious and well-balanced wine that is sure to please.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
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2056
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz
ORIGINS
Winery: Quinta Vale D. Maria
Region: Douro
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines.
The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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