Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Quinta Vale Dona Maria
Label Name:
 
Vinha de Martim
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Tasting Note:
 
Black cherry layered with clove and a touch of tea leaf; full with firm tannins.
Best Temperature:
 
16–18°C
Awards/Ratings:
 
92 points in Robert Parker 
Description:
 
The 2016 edition comes from sites across Douro, Portugal, rooted in granite and schist. Quinta Vale Dona Maria employed in small vats with gentle pump‑overs and matured in a mix of neutral and seasoned barrels to emphasize vivid, savory balance.