| 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.
Symington Quinta Da Fonte Souto Vinha Do Souto Reserva 2017
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