94 Points - Quinta do Bronze Vinha do Plagão Red D.O.C. Douro 2016““This single-vineyard wine comes from the Pinhão Valley, home to some of the top Douro vineyards. With its powered tannins and massive fruits, it is superbly rich and concentrated. This is a wine that still needs aging, with black fruits still bursting with energy and tannins. Drink from 2023.”
93 Points - Insurgente Premium D.O.C. Dão 2018“From grapes in a vineyard at an elevation of 1,200 feet, this wine is a powerful, mineral-driven blend of Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro. With its dense tannins and youthful black plum and licorice flavors, this richly impressive wine needs further aging. Drink from 2023.”
93 Points - Tyto alba Red D.O.C.Do Tejo 2017“The wine comes from a nature reserve in the north of the Tejo region. It is an impressive blend of rich black fruits: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Alicante Bouschet. That's a powerful combination, with tannins and perfumed fruits acting in harmony. Drink this fine wine from 2023.”
92 Points - Andreza Altitude Red D.O.C. Douro 2017“Aged for 12 months in wood, this rich wine is now approaching maturity. Its black fruits, dark chocolate and spice flavors have come together in a dense texture, with structured tannins that have opened up. The wine finishes with judicious freshness. Drink from 2022.”
92 Points - Andreza Reserva Red D.O.C. Douro 2018“Touriga Franca plays a leading role in this rich, wood-aged blend of Douro grapes. It has the structure typical of the region along with dense black fruits that are laced with fruity acidity. The wine will be ready from 2022.”
91 Points - Herdade de Catapereiro Escolha Red Reg. Tejo 2019“Rich black fruits and some firm tannins mark this single-vineyard wine as one with fine potential. Its juicy acidity and black currant fruits are balanced by the dry core that will assure the wine ages. Drink from 2023.”
88 Points - Maria Papoila Loureiro/Alvarinho Vinho Verde D.O.C. 2019“A ripe blend of Loureiro and Alvarinho has produced a rich, tangy wine. The mineral texture and tight acidity give the wine freshness and a fine bite. Drink now.”
87 Points - Monte da Baía Red Reg. Pen. Setúbal 2020“A buoyant, bright red fruit-flavored wine, this has fresh acidity and light tannins. With its red berry tastes and the soft texture, the wine will be ready soon. Drink from 2022.” BEST BUY
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