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Encostas do Douro Palestra Red Blend 750ml
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine is produced with typical Douro grape varieties. The Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca give it complexity and the Tinta Roriz gives it structure. Palestra is a soft, elegant wine with plum aromas and spiced hints.
Ratings
89 Points - Plum pudding and dark cherry flavors are joined by mocha and chocolate. Medium-grained tannins support minerally notes on the spicy finish. Drink now through 2016 - Wine Spectator
Awards
Best Value 2011 - Wine Spectator
Production Notes
A blend consisting of native Portuguese varieties Touriga-Granca, Tinta-Roriz and Tinta-Barroca.
