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Roquette e Cazes Tinto 2017

RegionPortugal
Subregion Portugal
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyTouriga Nacional

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Tasting Notes

60% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca, 15% Tinta Roriz from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior subregions. Vines aged 38 years. They are hand-harvested and fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel conical vats. Rack and return is performed during fermentation. Aged about 18 months in French oak barrels. Winemakers Daniel Llose (Château Lynch-Bages) and Manuel Lobo (Quinta do Crasto).

​​​​Darkest red with purplish rim. Lifted, lively and gently herbal red and black fruits. Smells pure and fresh, with oak dominated by the fruit. The oak shows a little more on the palate but again it is the fruit that shines. Firm but finely textured and juicy freshness on the long finish. Drink 2020-2027.

17
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2020
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