Falstaff Magazin International 01/2021

wine / PORTUGAL BEST OF

wine / PORTUGAL BEST OF SINGLE QUINTA PORT 100 2017 TAYLOR’S VARGELLAS VINHA VELHA A work of art from 80 to 120 yearold vines. Overwhelmingly fragrant: liquorice, cinnamon, allspice, red pepper, fruit remains in the background. On the palate gripping, dense, complex, intense minerality. Extract and smoothness, sweetness and acidity are at one. There is great density, everything falls into place. The wine has great length with the greatest homogeneity. ••••• 100 2017 QUINTA DO NOVAL Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate brightening on the rim. Dark forest fruit underlaid with fine herbs, ripe plums, a hint of liquorice and cassis, delicate nougat, candied orange zest, attractive bouquet. Powerful, juicy, highly elegant, ripe cherries, fine supporting tannins, mineral, very good freshness, fine chocolate touch on the finish, lasts for minutes. •••• 98 2016 SYMINGTON’S CAPELA DA QUINTA DO VESÚVIO Deep ruby, opaque core, purple reflections. Dark berry fruit underlaid with violets, blackberry confit, fine minerality, a hint of white chocolate, very delicate bouquet. On the palate this is juicy, a texture like velvet and silk, fine, ripe tannins, ripe cherries, delicate liquorice, dried fruit on the finish, remains very long, full of finesse, already incredibly seductive, certain ageing potential, patience will be rewarded. ••••• 96 1996 QUINTA DO NOVAL NACIONAL Deep colour, purple reflections, opaque core. Smoky, dark berry fruit, nuances of elderberry jam, delicate tangerine zest, multi-layered bouquet. Very complex, full-bodied and sweet on the palate, remains very elegant, fine play of bitter chocolate and orange fruit, richly structured, great finesse, mineral and persistent, ageing potential for 30+ years and more. ••••• 95 1995 GRAHAM’S QUINTA DO MALVEDOS Deep ruby, firm colour core, broader water rim. Fine fruity nuances in the bouquet, ripe cherries and a hint of prunes, mineral notes. On the palate dark, sweet berry fruit, good concentration, fine, integrated tannins, blackberry nuances, good length, most elegant. •••• 94 2019 WARRE’S QUINTA DA CAVADINHA Deep ruby, inky, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate brightening on rim. Ripe cherries and sweet plums, inviting bouquet, a hint of cardamom, delicate liquorice, mineral touch. On the palate complex, elegant, fine fruit sweetness and taut, ripe tannins, dark berries. On the the finish powerful, peppery spice, very good length, ageing potential for decades. Exquisitely elegant. •• 76 falstaff winter 2021 100 2016 GRAHAM’S THE STONE TERRACES Deep ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, very delicate brightening on rim. Dark minerality, black cherries, pleasant tobacco notes underlaid herbal spice, a hint of blackberries and slate. Complex, dense body, textured with impressively integrated sweetness, firm tannins, great freshness and finesse, black berry, chocolate and a touch of dried fig on the finish lasts for minutes. Simply world class. ••••• 95 2017 QUINTA DE LA ROSA Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate brightening on rim. Notes of fine black cherries, delicate liquorice, subtle herbal spice, dark slate minerality, black pepper. Substantial, powerful, present alcohol, berry fruit, taut, supporting tannins. On the finish ripe plums, dried fruit, chocolate, cardamom and star anise on the finish, has good length and certain ageing potential. ••• Up to EUR / GBP 15 and USD 20 • EUR •••• •• EUR / GBP 15 – 30 and USD 20 – 35 / GBP 51 – 100 and USD 61 – 110 ••••• 94 2017 SANDEMAN QUINTA DO SEIXO Deep ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate brightening on rim. Notes of dried plums, candied oranges, dark cherries, some nougat, delicate hints of spice. On the palate this is juicy with notes of dark chocolate, integrated tannins, elegant and lasting, accessible style, mineral finish. Already well developed, but has potential to age for several decades. ••••• EUR / GBP 31 – 50 and USD 36 – 60 above EUR / GBP 100 and USD 110 Photos: Producer

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