09 May 2014

Quinta do Casal Branco 2010


Varieties: Castelao, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional
Region: Ribatejo DOC 
Vintage: 2010
Closure: Cork
Colour: Garnet
Alcohol: 13.5.0%
Bouquet: Dusty, dehyrdated plum and dry leather
Flavour: Chewy, textural in the mouth with a balanced, more toward nectarine fruit with pleasant acidity and tannin. Nice length. 
Points: 84 (3+6+11+7+7+50)
Notes: The first of a few Portuguese wines bought in a mixed case. Lovely drinking. About $14 here.

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