The red wine Vinha do Ujo, vintage 2016 from the winery Quinta da Boavista has been rated in 2019 by Peter Moser with 96 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cao from the region Dao in Portugal.
Deep ruby, deep coloured core with purple reflections and subtle rim brightening. Fine savoury oak note, delicate underbrush, dark forest berries, candied orange zest, tobacco nuances and delicate cassis in the background. Full-bodied, extracted sweetness, elegant texture, firm tannins, delicate nougat, fine slate minerality, very good length, certain ageing potential, has class.
More about the tastingDark ruby, deep core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, subtle, savoury oak notes, hints of forest floor, dark fruits of the forest, candied orange zest, nuances of tobacco and a touch of cassis in the background. Full-bodied and fruity, with an elegant texture, firm tannins, a hint of nougat, a subtle slate minerality and very good length. A wine with class and definite further ageing potential.
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