Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Symington |
Label Name: | Quinta Da Fonte Souto Vinha Do Souto Reserva |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | Portugal |
Region: | Alentejo (Serra de São Mamede, Portalegre) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.7% |
Grape(s): | Alicante Bouschet, Syrah |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94 (Cellar Selection); Wine Advocate 93; Robert Parker-related coverage 93
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and plum with floral and clove spice, pine/resin and tobacco notes. Juicy acidity, powerful yet finely textured tannins and a long savory, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan beef, char siu pork, miso-glazed aubergine.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented with post-ferment maceration; matured ~11 months in mostly new 400L French oak barrels.
Vineyard Info
Owned and developed by Symington Family Estates (acquired 2017). Estate sits in Serra de São Mamede with low-yield vines and mixed soils; Symingtons are a multi-generation Port-producing family.