Vilarissa Valley 2019
Douro DOC
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The Van Zellers have been making wine in Portugal's Douro for 15 generations and produce some of its finest reds. This is no exception. It's packed with luscious ripe red fruit and spice with hints of violet and plush ripe tannins. Rich and warming.
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Wine Details
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Dark ripe mulberries, currants, plush tannins, spicy vanilla finish
Aroma
Juicy, dark berry fruit with violet notes and spice
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Our customers know that it's hard to beat Portugal for flavour and value. So we were particularly excited about this new discovery. Vilarissa Valley is made by the Van Zellers – the family who founded the great Quinta do Noval in 1715. They're renowned for the quality of their winemaking, not only for world class vintage port, but also a red rated as one of the greatest of the last century. For their new Vilarissa Valley, the team sourced grapes from the high, warm Alto Douro, to source local grapes with peerless levels of richness and concentration. The result is a Black Red with velvet smoothness and richness. Gorgeously flavoursome and finished in port barrels for extra spice. An absolute classic that pairs perfectly with steak.
Our customers know that it's hard to beat Portugal for flavour and value. So we ...
If you love our Black Reds then this is a must-try. Pour into large glasses and sip slowly!
Jehan Sacaze
Buyer for Portugal
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