2008 Alves de Sousa

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Alex Bridgeman
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2008 Alves de Sousa

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Deep red, opaque and with a black centre. Sour cherries on the nose, sour cherries on the palate with lots of blackcurrant. The sourness gives a good balance and patience brings out powerful tannins. There are lovely components and a good balance on the palate. The aftertaste is big and floral and leads to a very fine, big and chewy finish. Impressive port. 92/100. Drunk 06-May-15.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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