Manoella - Douro Tinto

Description

This Manoella is a true testament to Douro tradition, patiently cultivated by a family who know a thing or two about winemaking from their quinta. The grapes, hand-picked from a 41-year-old southwest-facing vineyard, deliver a complexity that bursts forth with ripe black cherry, a hint of chocolate soufflé and notes of blackcurrant and cherry liqueur. On the palate, the harmony is exquisite – fine tannins, abundant fruit, and a concentration that earned a remarkable 91+ from Robert Parker. The 16 months spent in French oak barrels only amplify the wine’s elegance and depth, resulting in a lingering, full-bodied finish, just as Jorge Seródio Borges envisioned – a wine that truly embodies the character of the land.