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Souzão (Sousão, Vinhão; Spanish: Sousón) is Portuguese wine grape that is used in the production of port wine. While originating in the Minho regions, it is used primarily in Australia, California and South Africa. In Portugal, it is also an authorized planting in the Douro, and Dão-Lafões area (Vinho do Dão). The grape is known for the deep color it produces in a wine as well as its coarse and raisiny taste.
In Australia Souzao is used to make port style wines and also table wines, often blended with other Portuguese grape varieties.
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Portugal :: Douro
Souzão (Sousão, Vinhão, Sousón), Tinta Amarela/Trincadeira, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional
Drink now, but will keep
NOTE: THIS IS A HALF BOTTLE (37.5CL)
The wine displays a beautiful, brilliant chestnut colour with russet hints. Its incredibly intense and rich aromas feature dried fruit, candied fruit and caramel. The palate offers a smooth and fresh mouthfeel, carried by a beautiful acidity and distinct notes of dried fruit, culminating in a very long, elegant and velvety finish.
37.5CL
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Portugal :: Douro
Souzão (Sousão, Vinhão, Sousón), Tinta Amarela/Trincadeira, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Francesa
For laying down
99 pts Revista de Vinhos - This wine’s appearance impresses with its wonderful deep purple rim, violet glints and beautiful, intense colour. The nose is delicate, elegant and incredibly sophisticated, with floral notes of violets mingling with aromas of graphite, liquorice and blackberries. The true style and potential of this wine show themselves in a perfect interplay between the aromatics and structure; in the harmony between body and elegance, culminating in a spicy finish which is drier than one would expect. This is probably one of the best Vintage Ports of the past 10 years – its structure, acidity, sweetness and beautifully balanced tannins promise excellent ageing potential. Undoubtedly a great Vintage Port!
37.5CL
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