Quinta de Roriz, 2011 Vintage Port
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
$104.89 USD
Description
The Quinta de Roriz 2011 Vintage Port has a powerful, floral nose with hints of tar and green tobacco. On the palate there is fresh blackberry and red plum, finishing with liquorice and mineral elements.
Quinta de Roriz 2011 Vintage Port is the first to be made by Prats & Symington, who purchased the quinta in 2009.
The varietals in the blend include 42% Touriga Nacional and 28% Touriga Franca, as well as two more unusual but classic Port grapes: 18% Tinta Francisca and 12% Sousão.
The Quinta de Roriz 2011 Vintage Port has a powerful, floral nose with hints of tar and green tobacco. On the palate there is fresh blackberry and red plum, finishing with liquorice and mineral elements.
Production: 350 cases (4,200 bottles 75cl)
Winemakers: Charles Symington and Luis Coelho
Condition
Excellent
Reviews
Reviews: "Super-ripe warm country fruit, slightly raisiny on the nose, liquorice concentration with a good tannic superstructure lasting on to the finish. Complete. 2030 - 2050 Score: 4 Stars, 17.5 Points" Richard Mayson, www.richardmayson.com
"Dense, spicy and vivid with red cherry and blackberry fruit. Nicely structured and dense with a spicy finish. Score: 92–94/100" Jamie Goode, www.thewineanorak.com