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Quinta da Rede Reserva 2012 Wine Review

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2012

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2012

Douro D.O.C., Portugal

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $20.95

Drink: 2014-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Quinta da Rede

Agent: Vinya

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Robust and rustic with wild tart black cherry and cedar underbrush. Firm tannins so decant 1-2 hours and pair with grilled meats.

Food pairings: prime rib, slow-roasted beef long ribs.

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This Quinta da Rede Reserva 2012 was reviewed on October 1, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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This full-bodied Portuguese red wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca grapes. The vines are planted on the steep slopes of the Douro Valley with excellent drainage. Robust and rustic with wild tart black cherry and cedar underbrush, tannins are firm so decant 1-2 hours This wine is aged 9 months in new French oak barrels. - Community Wine Reviews

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