Bottled 2011. Modest red colour, 99% opaque. Sharp fresh nose. Slightly bitter fruit on the palate, slow to develop but bringing a good volume in the end. Stays sharp and acidic throughout. Too youthful to have finished knitting together. 84/100. 20-Feb-13 at the New Douro Tasting.
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