Tesco, Finest, Port, Douro Valley, Portugal, 2013

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Tasted by: Amy Wislocki
(at Menier Penthouse, London, 16 Oct 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2030
2013 wasn't one of the best years for Port in the 2010s, but don't let that deter you from snapping up this fantastic and bargainous vintage bottling, made for Tesco by Symington Family Estates. It's drinking beautifully now, so no need to cellar it, fairly restrained on the nose, but then bursting forth with full black cherry, currant and cocoa warmth, and distinct peppery notes keeping it lively and fresh. What a treat.
Producer
Tesco
Brand
Finest
Vintage
2013
Wine Type
Fortified
Colour
Red
Country
Portugal
Region
Douro Valley
Appellation
Port
Sweetness
Sweet
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
20.00%
Body
Full
Grapes
15% Tinta Barroca
30% Touriga Franca
30% Touriga Nacional