Wonderfully aromatic. Lovely perfume with some vanilla, violets & lavender. Rich & plummy on the palate, showing dark chocolate, hints of mocha & pepper, underscored by polished tannins. Ready to drink, ideally a year or so after bottling. Develops favourably in bottle for a number of years. An excellent match with red meats & game dishes, as well as a varied cheese platter. Quinta do Ataide, the largest of the Symington family's three Vilarica Valley vineyards in the Douro Superior with 82 hectares (203 acres) under vine. Approx. one quarter is planted with Touriga Nacional. The vineyard was planted in the late 1970s, early 1980s & the vines have now reached an ideal state of maturity. 100% Touriga Nacional. The most emblematic of Portugal's grape varieties, it is particularly well suited to the hot & dry conditions of the Vilarica Valley. Touriga Nacional lends itself to producing single varietal wines, owing to its rich aromatic range, generous fruit, & the powerful tannins that underscore its longevity. ...

An intense golden colour, lemon zest & grapefruit greet the nose with elements of toasted bread, butter & nuts. The palate is greasy but balanced with fresh fruit, acidity & in perfect harmony with the well-integrated oak & alcohol. Chardonnay (50%), Petit Manseng (50%) ...

Close to golden in colour, the floral nose leads into white flowers, roses & orange peel. The palate is nicely structured for a dry muscat, with more herbs & a pleasant bitterness on the finish. Excellent acidity & freshness with a clean finish. Muscat A Petit Grains (100%) ...

A deep cherry colour with violet tints. The nose is intense with aromas of ripe red seasonal fruit (cherries, blackberries, blackcurrant), subtle hints of violets, rosemary & a touch of black pepper. This Bobal shows distinctive power, vibrant fruit, freshness with soft & ripe tannin. It is spicy & juicy with a well-rounded palate with a fascinating crunchy-fruit freshness. The finish is gently tannic combined excellent depth. Bobal (100%) ...

Intense & bright picota cherry colour. The nose is clean & intense, lots of black fruits, candy & floral notes. A medley of plum, strawberry, black cherry & black currant with undertones of white pepper, earthy notes, & a very pleasant balsamic end with a hint of sweetness. This is elegant, crisp with mineral undertones & notes of rosemary & cedar that emerge as the wine evolves not to mention the sweet but vibrant tannins that promise a bright future. ...

Vivid Picota cherry red in colour, the nose is clean, with lots of mature red fruit, candy fruit, floral notes & a delicious balsamic end. Agile in the mouth with grippy & ripe tannins & pleasing fresh acidity. Garnacha (100%) ...

Deep, violet-red hues hint at a classic, Mendoza Malbec. Delicate aromas of fresh black currant, wild blackberry & notes of soft vanilla blend with a subtle toasted-oak finish. The palate displays characteristics of the excellent 2011 vintage: juicy, elegant fruit, soft tannins & a balanced structure. ...

Deep, violet-red hues hint at a classic, Mendoza Malbec. Delicate aromas of fresh black currant, wild blackberry & notes of soft vanilla blend with a subtle toasted-oak finish. The palate displays characteristics of the excellent 2011 vintage: juicy, elegant fruit, soft tannins & a balanced structure. ...

This luminous cherry coloured Malbec with pink hues offers a delicate bouquet of redcurrant, minty blackberry leaves & tenuous smoky notes. Aromas of passion fruit, accompanied by gentle white pepper follow. The palate is light bodied, silky with very delicate tannins, along with mango & plum notes. On the finish, sweet spices & dried herbs linger with a natural acidity. ...

A brilliant, violet-red in colour with an enticing nose of flowers, ripe red & black fruits mixed with subtle notes of graphite & flint stone. The complexity of the nose develops further with time & air. The palate is creamy with good depth & softness. Fresh, juicy red fruit flavours abound with round, firm tannins & a backbone of well-integrated acidity. A balanced, complex & long-lasting finish. ...