Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
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Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2008 Grande Escolha Syrah (Tejo)
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- $38
This is a minty, aromatic Syrah, with tannins that are laced with violet and blackberry flavors. It’s finely structured, and shows a spice charcter from the fruit that combines easily with the wood toast. Age for 4 years.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2009 Grande Escolha Alfrocheiro (Tejo)
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- $40
More commonly found in the Dão region to the north, the Alfrocheiro grape seems to have found a good home in the sandy soils of Lagoalva de Cima. Rich, fruity and age worthy, this has dusty tannins and a texture that hints of mineral.
— R.V.
(4/1/2013)
Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2010 Reserva Branco White (Tejo)
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A brilliantly crisp wine that combines both the creaminess and fruit of Arinto and Chardonnay. Wood aging has added a rounder character. Ready to drink in a year.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2006 Syrah-Touriga Nacional Red (Ribatejano)
- $22
Perfumed wine, deliciously aromatic but also structured. This is balanced, intently tannic. The fruit is equally important, the black currant juice and refreshing acidity a counterbalance to the tannins.
— R.V.
(4/1/2010)
Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2010 Late Harvest White (Tejo)
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- $25
A sweet wine that is packed with botrytis and also intense acidity. Honey, apricot and orange peel of the Riesling are blended with spicy Gewurztraminer, giving a taut, still young wine. Keep 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2008 Grande Escolha Alfrocheiro (Tejo)
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- $38
The spice and juicy fruit give the wine its intense strawberry flavor. To balance its fruit, the tannins lend a firm background structure. The wine has just the right weight, and its soft aftertaste, it’s ready to drink now.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2009 Late Harvest White (Tejo)
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- $25
Blending Riesling and Gewürztraminer, this wine benefits from the pure steeliness of the former and the spice of the latter. This wine has a honeyed character, balanced by intense acidity and dry botrytis. Great paired with berry fruits.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2008 Syrah (Tejo)
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Extreme juiciness gives this wine an exotic character. It has ripe red-berry fruit, a hint of sweet tomato, and is layered with wood tones and soft tannins. The acidity cuts through this perfumed wine. Not for aging; it’s attractively fruity and ready to drink now.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
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