RED WINES
DOURO
94 CARM 2017 Grand Reserva (Douro). From vines in the Douro Superior, this powerful wine has great richness, dense black fruits and a concentration that will allow it to age for more years. Its bold fruits need to calm down, so drink from 2022. Saraiva Enterprises. —R.V.
abv: 14.5% Price: $59
94 Quinta do Vallado 2018 Reserva Field Blend (Douro). For full review see page 175.
abv: 14.5% Price: $65
94 Quinta do Vallado 2018 Tinta Roriz (Douro). Tinta Roriz, the Spanish Tempranillo, produces a rich, high-octane wine, packed with dark tannins and opulent black fruits. The wine has power, concentration and aging potential. Drink from 2023. Quintessential Wines. Cellar Selection. —R.V.
abv: 14.5% Price: $80
94 Quinta Vale D. Maria 2018 Vinha da Francisca (Douro). For full review see page 175. Cellar Selection.
abv: 14.5% Price: $84
94 Real Companhia Velha 2015 Quinta dos Aciprestes Grande Reserva (Douro). For full review see page 176.
abv: 14% Price: $75
93 CARM 2017 Vinha da Urze Grande Reserva (Douro). Dominated by selected parcels of Touriga Nacional from Douro Superior, the wine is impressive, richly textured and showing a polished texture from wood aging. Its richness and concentration mean it will age. Drink from 2023. Aidil Wines/Old World Import. —R.V.
abv: 14.5% Price: $45
93 Quinta das Carvalhas 2017 Carvalhas Touriga Nacional (Douro). A rich and smooth wine, this has both power and density. Its perfumed character is still prominent and full of potential. The wine’s structure and texture will see it mature from next year. Drink 2022–2028. Park Street Imports. —R.V.
abv: 13.5% Price: $75
93 Quinta do Vallado 2018 Touriga Nacional (Douro). Wonderfully perfumed, this ripe, generous wine shows great black fruits and rich tannins. Packed with balanced juicy acidity and with a texture that brings out minerality. The wine needs to age. Drink from 2023. Quintessential Wines. —R.V.
abv: 13.5% Price: $60
93 Quinta do Vallado 2018 Vinha da Coroa (Douro). Grapes from old vines planted in 1955 are the basis of this single vineyard wine. It is a marvelously textured wine that has powerful tannins that go with the juicy black fruits. With its richness and dense structure, the wine will age. Drink from 2023. Quintessential Wines. —R.V.
abv: 13.5% Price: $100
Old vines dominate this rich, wood-aged wine. It has power and great concentration, packed with solid tannins. The wine, from selected fruit, has serious aging potential. Drink from 2024. Farah Trading Co.. —R.V.
