Altano Reserva Douro Tinto 2020
Portugal
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Description
In a nutshell:
This Portuguese powerhouse from the Douro Valley is packed with dark fruit, spice, a warming finish and is perfect if you love rich, dense reds.
The lowdown:
If your idea of a Douro red is something bold, rich, and full of dark fruit and spice, you won't be disappointed here. Mostly Touriga Nacional - the Douro's answer to Rioja's Tempranillo - it spends a year in American oak, bringing out depth and subtle complexity. Dark plums, chocolate, and a touch of wild herbs come through on the nose, leading into a full-bodied, rounded palate. There's a bit of vanilla and spice from the oak, but it never overpowers. Its power is balanced by elegance, and effortless sophistication..
The Producer:
The name behind the Altano label needs little introduction - Symington Family Estates, the Douro's powerhouse Port producer, launched it in 1999 as their first venture into table wines. They were among the first to champion Douro reds on the world stage, helping to establish the region as more than just a home for Port. The approach is simple: traditional grape varieties from their own vineyards, crafted into modern, approachable styles. Over the years, they've played a key role in making Douro wines a familiar sight on shelves, cementing the region's reputation for quality table wines.
When to drink:
This is a bold, spicy red to crack open when you've got a slow-cooked beef casserole bubbling away, or a hunk of mature cheddar on the board.
This Portuguese powerhouse from the Douro Valley is packed with dark fruit, spice, a warming finish and is perfect if you love rich, dense reds.
The lowdown:
If your idea of a Douro red is something bold, rich, and full of dark fruit and spice, you won't be disappointed here. Mostly Touriga Nacional - the Douro's answer to Rioja's Tempranillo - it spends a year in American oak, bringing out depth and subtle complexity. Dark plums, chocolate, and a touch of wild herbs come through on the nose, leading into a full-bodied, rounded palate. There's a bit of vanilla and spice from the oak, but it never overpowers. Its power is balanced by elegance, and effortless sophistication..
The Producer:
The name behind the Altano label needs little introduction - Symington Family Estates, the Douro's powerhouse Port producer, launched it in 1999 as their first venture into table wines. They were among the first to champion Douro reds on the world stage, helping to establish the region as more than just a home for Port. The approach is simple: traditional grape varieties from their own vineyards, crafted into modern, approachable styles. Over the years, they've played a key role in making Douro wines a familiar sight on shelves, cementing the region's reputation for quality table wines.
When to drink:
This is a bold, spicy red to crack open when you've got a slow-cooked beef casserole bubbling away, or a hunk of mature cheddar on the board.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | Portugal |
| Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| SKU | AL1618RN |
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