"Fresh, silky, and subtly concentrated, it shows its fruit essence on the tongue. [...] The fresh, fruity sensation makes it both smooth and flavorful. It also has ripe tannins. It can be kept for a while, but don't hesitate to drink it as soon as it's released." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Mark Squires)
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Eye
Deep red color
Nose
Spicy aromas and opulent notes of chocolate and black plum
Mouth
Beautiful freshness, finish with smoky and fruity notes
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Serve with teriyaki beef, Portuguese-style grilled chicken with baby potatoes...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2019 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Cedro do Noval 2017, bottled about three weeks before this tasting, is a blend of 55% Touriga Nacional, 25% Syrah, 15% Touriga Franca, and the remainder Tinto Cão, all aged for 14 months in French oak barrels of varying ages. (This Syrah, of course, means that it has the regional appellation Duriense, not the Douro DOC.) Fresh, silky, and subtly concentrated, it shows its fruit essence on the tongue. The Syrah brings its typical characteristics but not those of game. This is another red that seems to benefit from the 2017 vintage. The fresh, fruity sensation makes it both smooth and flavorful. It also has ripe tannins. It can be kept for some time, but don't hesitate to drink it as soon as it is released. This one may not be available on the market until 2020.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Blueberry compote, smoked meat, crushed bark and stone. Herbaceous notes. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with silky tannins. Flavorful and round. Drink now or cellar.