Quinta Vale D. Maria Vinhas do Sabor 2017

Quinta Vale D. Maria Vinhas do Sabor 2017 is an elegant Portuguese red wine from the Douro Valley, crafted from traditional indigenous grape varieties. It offers aromas of ripe blackberry, sour cherry, floral notes, and subtle oak spice. Rich yet balanced, the palate is supported by polished tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with grilled lamb, roast beef, braised meats, hearty pasta dishes, and aged cheeses.

92 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, cacao, dried rosemary and chili. Savory dried-oyster notes too. It’s full-bodied with firm, well-integrated tannins. Intense and delicious. Drink or hold.

90 Points - Wine Spectator

Ripe boysenberry and blackberry notes are interwoven with black olive, wild herb and spice notes in this concentrated red. Vivid mineral undertones give depth and gain traction on the structured finish. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Alicante Bouschet and Baga. Drink now through 2026.

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Fermented in stone lagars, the wine has density and generously soft tannins. It also has the concentration that comes from low-yielding old vines. With its rich black fruits and acidity, the wine is developing well. Wait until 2021.