New Douro offerings
These wines were shown at a ‘New Douro’ tasting in London at the end of October. UK importers and occasionally retailers are given along with approximate retail prices.
WHITES
Quinta do Crasto, Crasto 2007 Douro 15.5 Drink now
Moderate intensity, showing green citrus fruit and distinct pebble aromatics. The green citrus persists on the palate, and whilst the palate has texture, the flavours are quite simple and primary. 12.5% (RH)
£7 Enotria, Adnams
Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas 2007 Douro 16.5 Drink now
Stone fruit abounds on the nose, with apricot and peach competing for dominance. Unctuous on the palate, but...
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