WTN: 2007 Dão Alvaro Castro

2007 Dão Alvaro Castro DOC 13.0%
Made by Quinta da Pellada but that name doesn't appear on the label, perhaps because this is more modern than the house style. A blend of Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro from 60+ year old vines from Quinta da Pellada and Quinta de Nápoles. Vinified in stainless steel, malolactic in barrels and aged 18 months in French oak. Attractive aromas of red fruit, tar and rosemary. Marcia things it's a bit reductive, but I don't see that. No perceptible oak, so maybe used for oxigenation only. Good acidity and freshness, pleasant body, good fruit. A nice wine, though the nose promises more than it delivers, at this point.

Seems to be a good value? heare in Brazil is a access wine! correct?

Regards, and well come back!

Seems to be a good value? heare in Brazil is a access wine! correct?

Regards, and well come back!

Yes, you can find the 2005 at Mistral for 60 reais ($35). We had the 2005 last year I liked better, possibly just due to bottle age.

Hey, I thought you were in the dark! You have power already??

Hey, I thought you were in the dark! You have power already??

It happened as we were going to bed, but I have two wine fridges and it's getting hot down here.