2011 Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional
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Fermentation and malo in tank, then 16 months in French barriques (30% new). Inky black cherry colour. Rich and intense on the nose. Deliciously fragrant without being OTT. A hint of Douro’s dusty/rocky character and really fine pure fruit with a touch of bergamot. Supple and creamy in texture. Great vintage for both quality and volume. Fragrant and dark, really elegant even though it is concentrated. A big step up from 2007, still a slight heat on the finish. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Mark Squires
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The 2011 Touriga Nacional is revisited this issue as part of the vertical presented. After seeing them all together, this remains my favorite of the vertical, by a small margin, and also demonstrates the winery's increasing skill with this bottling. It combines finesse, concentration, texture and fine structure. Like many 2011s--and like the Tourigas in this vertical--it is not what you might call a "wow" wine, but its graceful presentation coupled with its lingering finish is hard to resist. It combines the best features of many of its predecessors. It should age well