Red

Quinta Vale Dona Maria Vinha da Francisca Red (Douro)

Portugal

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201495 pts

Always impressive, this wine is structured and powerful, with firm tannins that are still coming together. Packed with black fruits and tannins, it conveys a rich, almost Port-like quality, perhaps because the grapes are foot-trodden as in Port. Drink this wine from 2022.
201294 pts

Named after the daughter of owner Cristiano van Zeller, this wine serendipitously has Tinta Francisca in the blend. It's a major statement of the quality of old vines on tough soil that marks the Douro. Big tannins and a dark, brooding character show the youth of the wine, while…
201195 pts

With a wine like this, you can see the connection between table wine and Port in the Douro. It's dry, but with its dried raisin flavors and structured tannins, it shares a Port-like character. The fruit is highlighted by the structure, giving a final juicy character that still n…