José Maria da Fonseca, Ripanço, Private Selection

93
Tasted by: Stephen Brook, Margaret Rand, Steven Spurrier
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2022
Earthy and mocha notes on the nose, warm and spicy red fruits on the palate with very smooth delivery of blackberry and plum followed by an herbaceous note. Juicy acidity, fresh and long with good persistence.
Producer
José Maria da Fonseca
Brand
Ripanço, Private Selection
Vintage
2014
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Portugal
Appellation
Alentejano
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.50%
Grapes
37% Aragonez
53% Syrah / Shiraz
10% Alicante Bouschet / Garnacha Tintorera