QUINTA
DO JUDEU’S CORGO DA REGUA, DOURO (PORTUGAL) 2008, 14% ABV, €10 TO 12, STOCKISTS, 4 STARS
The folks at Quinta do Judeu claim that
this wine, named after a local river, is perfect to match everyday meals. I
reckon they are right. Get a couple of these and you’d be ready for most
red wine occasions.
Made my first acquaintance with
this red
over the weekend and must say I am impressed. Quite a lengthy introduction as
the grapes used are not that familiar to me. They are: Tourigo National 10%,
Tourigo Franca 20, Tinto Roriz 35 and Tinto Barroca 35.
The colour is dark red and there
are red fruits, and spice, on the nose. On the palate,
you again come across the fruits and the spice (a comfortable level)
and a lovely warming medium weight mouthfeel. The tannins have smoothed the way
here, all the way to an excellent finish. Good value too.
Must say I like this stuff,
generous from start to the finish when the last drops tumble down from the
commodious hollow stem of the standard Riedel receptacle. Not just a happy
ending. More a happy story.
The Corgo da Regua is imported by Wine Alliance and you may check all the technical details, and more, here.
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