Alves de Sousa Vale de Raposa 2017 Tinto Reserva

€ 17.45

A fine reserva from the Douro. Deep ruby red. Subtle and firm, aromas of red fruit and dark plums, but not overly sweet. A touch of pepper and spices. Beautifully fresh and intense, beautifully mixed in the mouth, so it is difficult to distinguish individual flavors in the mouth. Full, dense and a soft long mineral finish with a slight nuance of coffee

Ruby colour. Aromas of blackberries, violets, pine and dark chocolate. Very elegant, complex and enveloping mouthfeel, with black plums and a very fine coffee nuance. Great class and elegance.

Food pairing

Excellent wine for not too strong meat dishes. Very good with veal and light sauce. Delightful with roasted pork loin with mushrooms, fresh peas and mini carrots

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz

12 months in French oak barrels of the Allier and the Nevers used for the third time

At the end of the 1980s the Alves de Sousa family acquired the 18 hectares that make up the Quinta do Vale da Raposa. In 1992 it was the debut in the production of DOC Douro wines with a red wine that immediately captivated connoisseurs and deserved the best references. One example: direct entry to the prestigious list of the 30 Best Buys from around the World by the renowned English journalist Oz Clarke. Since then Quinta do Vale da Raposa has never stopped.

Alcoholcontent

14,5%

Store & Serve

Serve at 17ºC and 20 minutes after opening. Can be drunk 8 years after harvest

Critics & Awards

Tags: Alves de Sousa - Douro