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José Maria da Fonseca Domini 2012 Wine Review

José Maria da Fonseca Domini 2012

José Maria da Fonseca Domini 2012

Douro D.O.C., Portugal

Community Score:84/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: José Maria da Fonseca

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A stunningly great wine for the money! Elegant and Old World classic styling yet lots of power and concentration of fleshy dark fruit under the hood. Perfect for all your parties. Back up the truck and load up the cases. Also pair with barbecued or grilled meats.

Food pairings: lamb chop casserole, stuffed breast of veal, roast chicken.

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This José Maria da Fonseca Domini 2012 was reviewed on September 3, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Walter rated this wine as 82/100
Grapes for the wine were planted in Douro schist soils and there is structure, depth and minerality on the wine. Tannins are still quite firm and grippy. Great promise here, but the wine could spend a bit of time in cellar to help the fruit come to the fore and the wine to evolve and mature. - Community Wine Reviews

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