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Vicente Faria Gloria Reserva 2011

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Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The selected grapes in this award winning blend are Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca - the same grapes that we find in the composition of port - this wine delivers layers of deep stewed dark fruit, mocha, baking spice and notably round tannins. There is some potential to age here. Enjoy with lamb burgers!
Heather Wall rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca this medium+-bodied dry wine presented a little funky aroma on the first nose. After a few minutes in the glass this wore off and presented charred wood, cherry, black raspberry, floral, cloves, raisin,vanilla, forest floor. Evident tannins with medium acidity. The varietals in this blend may be familiar to some as they are used in the production of Port. Drink now with some potential to age. Decant for one hour.
2014 Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze
Tasted: December 2014




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Vicente Faria Gloria Reserva 2011, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. 146522 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95. December 4, 2014  Full Review

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