2004 Quinta da Aveleda Charamba

Michael M. · Post by **Michael M.** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:24 am

Has anyone already tried this red from Douro? If so, what did you think of it?
What drinking-window would you expect?
For less than 7 EUR/9,50$/4,75 GBP a must-have?

Cheers
Michael

Michael M. · Post by **Michael M.** » Mon May 14, 2007 1:45 am

No idea?

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Mon May 14, 2007 1:11 pm

Sorry Michama, I've never tried this one.

Michael M. · Post by **Michael M.** » Tue May 15, 2007 4:27 am

Andy V. wrote:Sorry Michama, I've never tried this one.

Andy, thank you for answering. I will try to get some bottles an be your guys guinea pig.

In the name of science.

Michael

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Tue May 15, 2007 12:05 pm

Very cool, hopefully it is a good one.

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sat May 26, 2007 2:22 pm

No, but on my recent trip, I tried all levels of white Vinho Verde and Alvarinho wines made by Aveleda. I really think they make some of the best VV in the country and they are especially food friendly. I must admit I have never had any of their red wines though.

João Rico · Post by **João Rico** » Sun May 27, 2007 3:12 am

Hello,

Charamba 2004 is a Red wine from Douro and produced by Aveleda.
Simple wine with no complexity, honest, fruity. Well a day to day average wine.

Best Regards,

João Rico
Portugal

Michael M. · Post by **Michael M.** » Sun May 27, 2007 6:14 am

We had the wine over 2 days. Here are my brief interim impressions for you Port- and Douro- maniacs. Allways greedy, I popped the cork directly after the delivery. No waiting and agonizing thoughts!

Ruby to cherry-red colour. Intensive warm flavours of cherry in the nose. Also on the palate intensive and warm cherry-aroma, some light echos of spices, pretty smooth, not very concentrated . Alcohol of 13% well intergrated, not clumsy at all. Imo the wine lacks a bit of tannins, it could have more bite. Therefore, I prefer to drink it slightly chilled. On day 2, the wine seemed to be better, with a bit more bite. Overall I would rate it in a range of 87-88. In some weeks it could deserve a higher score.

6,20 EUR should be a decent price for this pleasant wine, screaming for a steak. The wine should be easily available in UK and United States.

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Sun May 27, 2007 4:07 pm

Roy Hersh wrote:No, but on my recent trip, I tried all levels of white Vinho Verde and Alvarinho wines made by Aveleda. I really think they make some of the best VV in the country and they are especially food friendly. I must admit I have never had any of their red wines though.

Did you taste them at the estate Roy? I was invited to go there last year but unfortunately I could not have a date that suit them. It is just an amazing place to get a rest and taste some wine from the pictures I've seen.

I agree too that they make enjoyable VV and some QPR red wines. I did have the Chamraba on a few occasions and its a light but easy to drink wine. Nothing that is an expression of the Douro but a good wine in its price range to compete with Aussies and other low price wine.