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Quinta das Carvalhas Carvalhas Tinta Francisca (Douro)
Portugal
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Tinta Francisca
- Country
- Portugal
- Appellation
- Douro
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carnes vermelhas grelhadas · carnes de caça · queijos curados
Rated vintages
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201391 pts
Although no longer widely planted, Tinta Francisca is often found in old vineyards. It doesn't have the power of some Douro reds, but it does have the concentration and a fine balance of fruits, tannins and acidity. There is a freshness that brings a bright edge to this fruity w…
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201291 pts
Tinta Francisca is one of the older varieties of the Douro, generally passed over in new vineyards. Perfumed, ripe and with an almost intense acidity, there is a dry core of tannins that are balanced by ripe red berry fruits, showing concentration from old vines. The wine is sti…
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201189 pts
Old vines of Tinta Francisca have produced a generous, full and concentrated wine. It is packed with forward berry fruits and as well as soft tannins that are finely integrated. The end is fresh, and always fruity.