J. Portugal Ramos 2007 Vila Santa Trincadeira (Alentejano)

Country: Portugal / Vila Santa
Variety: Trincadeira Alentejano
Winery: J. Portugal Ramos /

Known as Tinta Amarela in the Douro, this ripe, spicy, minty grape has a strong medicinal character. But allied as it is here with dark plum skins, fine acidity and dense tannins, it makes a powerfully rich statement.