SOGRAPE VINHOS CALLABRIGA DAO - 2006

13% alcohol. From Portugal. Blend of Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro Preto.

TASTING NOTES:

Dark red color with aromas and flavors of blackberry, restrained vanilla oak, mulberries, black cherry, and tobacco-tea-leather finish.. Well-integrated tannins and alcohol. Big robust fruit with elegance and softness on the mouthfeel.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

88 PTS

Very solid wine for $11. It won't wow you but a shining star in the price category. Portugal continues to be a go to region for stellar inexpensive wines.