The red wine Quinta da Oliveirinha Vinha Franca Douro DOC, vintage 2017 from the winery Alves de Sousa has been rated in 2019 by Peter Moser with 94 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vinhão from the region Douro in Portugal.
Deep ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate bright rim. Fine oak spice, black cherry fruit, subtle coconut, with dark wild berry underneath and a hint of nougat in the background. Substantial, elegant, ripe sweet cherry, red berry, extracted sweetness, fine ripe tannins, mineral with a good grip. A silky, harmonious style, with good length, it has a great future with definite ageing potential.
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Quinta da Gaivosa 2214
5030-055 Santa Marta de Penaguião
Portugal
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