2022 Ferreira Porto

[Alex Bridgeman]

Dark maroon in colour (as were most of the wines from the vintage) with a narrow rim. Expressive perfumed fruit nose, cherries with a hint of sandalwood. The palate is pleasingly smooth; the fruit ripe but assured with an unexpected elegance to it. The palate is just wonderfully harmonious with the fruit and acidity complimenting each other perfectly. The fine tannins are submerged beneath the harmony of the palate and merely add an extra bass richness to the chords on the palate. Black liquorice, black fruit gums and an immensely long finish. This is beautiful and carries such self-assuredness. Day 1. 91-93/100. Tasted 23-Aug-2024.