CARM 2005 Quinta do Côa Red (Douro)

Country: Portugal / Quinta do Côa
Variety: Portuguese Red Douro
Winery: CARM /

Initially austere, with strong mineral character, this opens up to give bramble fruits, dense tannins and firm structure. The fruit does show some juicy freshness, but the tannins are the key here to a wine that needs 3–4 years aging.