Symington, Altano, Douro

Тёмный рубиновый цвет, полупрозрачное. В аромате чёрные ягоды, чуть пиразины, лакричный тон, пряные ноты. Во вкусе среднее тело, ягодное, кислотность умеренная, мягкие танины. 87/100

2019 vintage

Med+/ deep ruby. M (-) on nose of ripe dark red fruits: black cherry, raspberry. dry, med alcohol at 13.5%, med tannins that were ripe and soft, med/med+ acid, med+ body, med intensity, med finish. flavors of ripe dark red fruits like black cherry and black raspberry. good mouthfeel-- coats mouth. Good fruit purity/quality and a hint of smokiness. went very easily and easily drinkable/quaffable/ refreshing w shrimp and pork picadinho at a rustic snack bar in arco de calheta. …

2019 vintage

D+0h: a little bit of deposit in the filter, a few chunks in the bottle, smells of raspberry D+3h: dark as ink, smells of raspberry, violets, eucalyptus and a little bit of blackberry, dry, but not in a harsh way, smooth in the mouth, medium body, in the mouth violets, raspberry and a little bit of eucalyptus, in the aftertaste violets, raspberry and acidity, good length (30 sec), really good red wine.

2017 vintage

Flavors: Red cherry, red plum, black plum, and charred wood. Pleasant if relatively simple. Fruit Nature: Ripe. Color: Medium ruby. Aromatic intensity: M+. Dry. Acid: M+. Tannin: M, ripe, smooth. Alc: H. Body: M. Flavor intensity: M+. Finish: M-. Good. Not suitable for aging.

2019 vintage

Truffle and then with structure. They've been trying to close me since 2005! And I haven't done it yet.

2019 vintage

Almost a bit off dry? Sticky, sweet, ripe fruit.

2019 vintage

Crisp, smoke, raisins, plums, astringent finish. Great value.

2017 vintage

In the Oz market this is excellent going at $23. Plush, gamely, a touch tight and glassy. Drank a year too early, at least. Will def look at again.

2019 vintage

Crisp, berries and raisins, smoke, astringent tannin, smoke in the finish. Good food wine.

2017 vintage

Violet, cherry and thyme aromas, lively flavours of prune, bramble and olives, clean finish with good tannins and freshness. Lots of flavour and interest without being overly rich or heavy. Just brilliant for the price.

2019 vintage

16,5/20 Vif rubis/violacé, foncé. Nez faiblard.... Bouche, fruité intense. Un vin de soif mais à la limite du sucré avec 2,4g/l Plein, structuré et d’une bonne longueur. Notes de café, chocolat et réglisse. J’aime beaucoup ce style malgré mes réticences envers la production portugaise......

2019 vintage

Smells a bit like raisiny plastic. And kinda flat on the palate. As the sales person noted - dead in the water Douro red.

2017 vintage

In de neus donkere kers, braam, bessen, hout, toast. In de mond medium plus zuren en tanninen. Nog erg jong, integratie zou nog iets kunnen verbeteren. Het fruit is goed aanwezig. Prettig glas, maar laat nog maar even liggen.

2019 vintage

Deep vivid purple colour. Aromatic nose, cardamom, stalky floral notes, ripe plums and a little sulpury reduction. It is very young. Furry tannins, just a little rustic, coal dust, ripe dark fruit, green herbs, thyme. No obvious oak. It’s very lively and characterful. Needs a little time in bottle to settle down but there’s plenty to like here.

2019 vintage

With some cherry fruit and then that clip of Douro dry reds on the back.

2017 vintage

Ripe raspberries and red cherries with undertones of wet undergrowth, toasty cinnamon sticks and star anise. The nose just needs 30 mins to open up. The palate is plummy and spicy in the medium bodied structure. Good concentration but somewhat one dimensional and closed now. Fine tannins with deep finish. It is not ready, wait for another 3 years. Retasted in July 2020, open up much more than 6 months ago. Just a touch of grippy and chalky tannins at …

2017 vintage

Burnt tire and funk.

2017 vintage

Black fruit and subtle spice on the nose. Great flavour on the body of blueberry, pepper... medium plus tannins and acidity, well integrated. Highly recommended.

2017 vintage

Better after `1/2 hr of decanting

2011 vintage

very good daily red for sipping

2011 vintage

Not a terrible wine, with aromas of smoked grape jelly and black olive. A little hollow on the palate with some acidic red berries and smoky accents is enjoyable but not all that special. Medium(+) acid and sticky medium(+) tannins belie this wine's youth. Unsure of potential but I would not hold my breath. "Good," 84/100.

2011 vintage

Nice color and nose and decent for the price need to drink now

2011 vintage

A pleasant nose of fruity fragances with a smooth finish

2011 vintage

Opened up nicely over 40 minutes. Aromas of raspberry, earth, iron and cherry. Flavors were more of the same with the finish that lasted about 20 seconds. If there is a better value out there for $8 please let me know because I haven't found one.

2011 vintage

Decent wine for $10. Nothing memorable to me in this bottle.

2011 vintage

incredibly good for 4 euro, complex, medium bodied juicy licorice

2011 vintage

On the nose, I get powerful aromas of ripe plum and white pepper, and a subtle hit of dried herbs. The palate has a really nice initial hit of mouth-watering acidity, followed by blueberry and plum. The fruit is lean and juicy, not ripe and jammy. Mid-palate hits some nice savory notes and leads into some decent tannins and a medium finish that continues the dried herb and dark fruit theme. A medium weight wine to pair with food for …

2011 vintage

Drank over several days. Decent if not exciting.

2011 vintage

Aromas of raspberry, boysenberry, flowers and herbs. Flavors of raspberry, cherry, earth and blackberry. Opened up nicely over 90 minutes. Consistent with the style of the Portuguese reds from 2011. A great value for the money!

2011 vintage

Attractive bouquet of violets, ink, graphite, and crushed rocks. Intensely juicy attack, big and full mid range, zingy and gripping finish. Incredible value!

2011 vintage

Small nose up front, medium body with absence of tannins. Slightly dry finish. Not hard to like at under $10 a bottle. Seemed to get better with a little breathing.

2011 vintage

Second bottle out of six, this was more ehh. Pleasant fruit up front, but fades quickly

2011 vintage

A bit candied, which partially blew off over a few hours

2011 vintage

Tasty, accessible, pleasant

2011 vintage

Plum and berry on the nose. Medium body. Medium length finish. Decent everyday drinker. Still drinking well, but should be consumed soon.

2008 vintage

This red blend of 70% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Franca is a full-flavor wine that is best when decanted. Would probably pair well with grilled steak, but you've got to like oak to enjoy this one. The overpowering oak nose is surprisingly moderated by minerals and spice up front, followed by berries and licorice.

2008 vintage

A good solid bottle. Drink now, not much potential to age.

2008 vintage

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2008 vintage

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