We’ve lined the white wines of Quinta da Fonte Souto on many events. The pink, “tinto,” releases, not a lot. Right here’s a recent have a look at the 2020 classic of this Portuguese desk wine, made with Alicante Bouschet, Alfrocheiro, and Syrah.
The extreme shade of the wine suggests a robust depth and pungency, however the aromatics have a shocking complexity. Earthy notes give method briefly order to daring blackberry and black cherry notes. The palate has all that black fruit, but it surely’s backed up with touches of hibiscus and mild, brown sugar sweetness that tempers the underlying tannins. The construction of the wine is aggressive at current, suggesting some tempering time in cellar would possibly assist calm the beast, its pushy anise and currant notes gripping issues tightly — at the least for now.
B+ / $32
2020 Quinta de Fonte Souto Tinto Alentejo DOC
USD32
