Encostas De Estremoz Soc. Agricola De Lagarteira Touriga Franca 2004

Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Natalie's Score: 89/100
Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 190561
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $17.95
Alcohol: 14.5%
Drink: 2011-2015
Sweetness: Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Encostas De Estremoz
Agent: Atlas Trading

Tasting note:

Lovely richness and depth with dark, savoury black fruit, spices and smoke. I love this style as it offers so much more than just ripe fruit. Lovely length and a satin smooth texture. Yum! Made from the red grape Alentejano. Food matches: steak, lamb.

Reviewed March 19, 2011 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
The 2004 Touriga Franca is dark ruby in color with a fruity nose of black raspberries, a sweet lush attack of spicy mulberry and cranberry fruit, and a long finish. Score: 88 JY

 
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