Winery - Adega Cooperativa de Borba
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A ripe, smooth wine, dominated by juicy Trincadeira that has been tamed by 12 months wood aging. There’s great spice, toast, dark berry fruits and good concentration. The tannins and the fine acidity promise aging potential.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
In homage to a major product of the region, this wine has a cork label. It has considerable power, an old-fashioned, astringent wine that keeps the typical ultradry tannins as a sign of its ability to age. The fruit is definitely in second place here, although there are concentrated black fruits in the background. Age for 3–4 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Only the second garrafeira (the name means special selection) made by the Borba cooperative, this is a serious, complex wine that wears its tannins and rich fruits lightly. The dried fruits, chocolate and edge of bitterness all promise aging potential. There’s a fresh, juicy feel to the aftertaste, before the spice from wood aging kicks back in.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An opulent, rich wine, spice and wood fitting well into a concentrated texture, packed with juicy berries, red fruits, hints of coffee. It is an impressive, ripe wine, worth aging another 1–2 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fine balance between green fruits and very fresh acidity and a ripe full, lightly oily texture. There is a fine citrus tang as well on this ripe full-bodied wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich and smooth wine, with a velvet texture despite the strong core of tannins. The wine is solid, dense, full of black plum and chocolate flavors, layered with fine acidity. It could be aged for one to two years, but is ready to drink.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An impressive wine, dense and structured, with great concentration of bitter coffee, dark fruits, ripe acidity. The tannins are powerful, embraced by the richness of the fruit. This is a wine that could age 3–4 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A densely tannic wine, chocolate and bitter coffee layered with dark fruit and a ripe, spicy edge. Pepper comes from the alcohol, but this is still a richly juicy wine, full of fruit, finishing with acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
On paper, this is an interesting blend of Aragonez and Cabernet; however, this fruity wine is much simpler than that. There is a spice element that adds some complexity, but the palate concentrates mainly on red fruits and layered acidity. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Normally grown in the Dão region, this grape needs poor soil to flourish. On its own, it makes a powerfully fruity wine packed with red fruits and some flavors of dark chocolate. The acidity is intense, and needs another few months to settle down.
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