2012 Altano Quinta do Ataide Reserva
Posted: 09:00 Fri 01 May 2015
Matured in 400 litre american oak barrels. Deep red with a maroon rim, looking rich and velvety. Restrained on the nose with a touch of fruit and dark chocolate; hinting at depth and arrogance. Light and acidic entry but some lovely floral perfume components showing on the mid-palate and give a complexity missing in the odler wines. Perfect tannins, supportive but not distracting. A nice finish, although a little dominated by light and dry cocoa and sour cherry. 85/100. Drunk 24-Feb-15.