Terras d'Alter Telhas

in der Nase Holz (Vanille), im Mund Holz. Schade für die Trauben, vielleicht hatten sie einen Charakter und Geschmack. Im Wein ist aber nur: Holz. Im Mund noch eine gewisse Samtigkeit, moderate Säure und rote (aber, dank Holz, schwer zu identifizierbare) Frucht.

Served by the glass. An outsider in the tasting. Attractive menthol, balsamic aroma. Vivacious and fresh in the mouth. Good value for only 15 euros. Ending my particular portuguese season. Servido por copas. Un vino que se coló en la cata. Atractivo aroma mentolado, balsámico. Vivaz y fresco en boca. Buena relación calidad-precio por sólo quince euros. Finalizando mi peculiar temporada portuguesa.

In Cascais, trying some of the local Portuguese wines. At a wine bar, recommended by wait staff, by the glass. Dark and vibrant purple color. Nose showing blue fuits, blackberry, new french oak. Rich and fruit forward palate showing ripe dark cherry, blueberry liqueur,bramble fruit, violets, cedar, baking spice, pepper. Rich and viscous palate, full bodied and long finish. A lot going on here, a big, young and expressive Syrah. Ineresting blend of 95% Syrah/5% Viognier, co-fermented. Can pick up …