Quinta Vale Dona Maria, Curriculum Vitae, Douro 2012

Star buy of 2015

Upfront, floral, creamy and plush dark fruit – seems quite modern in style. The juicy palate has a spicy, tarry character and fine powdery tannins. Quite savoury with good acidity.

Price: UK – £51.45 Corney & Barrow. US $109.93 – Solano Cellars*
Drink 2016-2022
Alc 14.5%

Tasters: Peter Richards MW, Sarah Jane Evans MW, Xavier Rousset MS

*US stockist information from Wine-Searcher.com