Adega Mayor Esquissos Tudo Ao Molho Tinto

Description

This Esquissos from Adega Mayor is a delightful surprise. The colour – a tempting dark oil – hints at a wine with a certain “wild side,” evident in the nose with notes of sweet red berries like watermelon, yet underpinned by a liqueur-like raspberry that's delightfully eccentric. On the palate, freshness and fine tannins attempt to rein it in, but the persistent fruit sweetness and a subtle herbal note – almost a whisper of aromatic herbs – make the journey worthwhile. Curious, complex, and admittedly a little challenging, it would pair beautifully with duck breast and butternut squash purée, wouldn’t you agree?