Region: Lisbon
Country: Portugal
Year: n/a
Price: $21.95 3L box ($5.49 bottle)
Winery Review: This smooth Portuguese red is a blend of Castelao (45%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (20%), and Pinot Noir (10%). The vineyards are located near Lisbon, planted in sunny gentle slopes of clay and limestone soils. The wine was aged in oak barrels.
My Review: I was so exited to try this, because it was a box wine and being a poor college student this is something I am well used to. On the nose I could already smell the creamy vanilla from the oak and I also got some spring outdoor smells which was odd on the nose of a wine for me. When I tasted it I got some smooth, delicious zest in my mouth and lots of soily, woody flavors.But the earthy flavors were in a good way, not like I shoved some dirt into my mouth. I could tell the wine was oak aged. I really enjoyed this wine and bought a bottle of it.
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