Quinta do Vallado

 

Douro

2015 Quinta do Vallado Prima Douro White

AUG 16 Watery lemon yellow. Floral, grapey nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, easy going. 83

2014 Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional Douro Red

AUG 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, cherries, anise and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, juicy, spices, good length. 88

2014 Quinta do Vallado Douro Red

AUG 16 16 Ruby. Raspberries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, spoces, liquorice. 82

Quinta do Vallado 20 Years old Tawny

AUG 16 Amber. Rich, dried fruits, intense, opulent nose, detailed. Slight nutty note far behind. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, spices, elegant texture if somewhat drying finish to be picky. Long. 92

Quinta do Vallado 20 Years old Tawny

DEC 16 Amber, golden rim. Sweet nose, apricots and peach, some dried notes. Fresh acidity, leaner fruit and body, elegant but could be more concentrated. 85

Quinta do Vallado 10 Years Old Tawny

DEC 16 Ruby, amber rim. Dried fruits, elegant nuanced, raisins, figs and dates nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, elegant if leaner finish, cherries and wood polish. 87