DOC Douro
Sogrape Vinhos
A blend of Verdelho, Malvasia Fina and Viosinho.
Medium golden-yellow in the glass.
Pear on the nose.
Fleshy and rich pear and tangy green apples, spicy, a hint of floral and orange, a moderate bitter/harsh edge, becoming peppery and tart toward the end. With time, the bitter/harsh edge became more prominent.
Peppery and tart on the finish.
I have greatly enjoyed this wine over a couple of vintages and this bottling is sub-par, lacking the impressive richness and plumpness of previous efforts.
Purchased at $13.95 (Canadian).