Vicente Faria Animus Red 2023, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Animus Douro Red is a bold blend of native grapes like Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz that delivers intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and violet, followed by rich dark fruit flavours with notes of chocolate, leather, and a touch of Mediterranean herbs. The finish is long and warming, with velvety tannins that coat your palate. This is a wine with serious personality and main character energy. Animus means spirit or soul in Latin, and this wine truly captures the passionate character of Portuguese winemaking. And here I thought my high school Latin class would never be useful. In vino veritas. Carpe this vino. The wine comes from the Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest wine regions, where terraced vineyards climb steep hillsides along the river. It is produced by Vicente Faria Vinhos, a winery committed to farming organically and reducing its environmental impact. They are saving the planet one delicious bottle at a time. We are helping by drinking it. Teamwork. Drink: 2025-2027. 535641 13% D 750 mL  $13.50 Score: 90/100. November 22, 2025 Full Review