TN: 2008 Altano Branco Douro

[Andy Velebil]

2008 Altano Branco Douro
Amazingly I had this and the 2009 version a few times while in Portugal and I never managed to take a forum note on it, doh! What I can say was I really enjoyed this wine and I was quite bummed to hear there isn’t sufficient quantities of it to export to the USA. For those of you who are able to buy it, I highly recommend it.

This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the original note in context.

[Bob Parsons Alberta]

So what style of white is it/ Similar to my Portal note?

[Andy Velebil]

So what style of white is it/ Similar to my Portal note?

Bob, Sorry about not getting back sooner. Off the top of my head I am not sure what all the grapes are in it, but yes, it would be close to what you described in your note.

[Moses Botbol]

On of my favorite everyday whites I tasted on the Harvest tour. Really nice mouth feel, fresh and vibrant. Has an unusual and pleasent mix of grapes if you're use to drinking Chard's.

[Rune EG]

Here are my short tasting notes made during lunch at Quinta do Vesuvio 7th October 2010 (FTLOP Harvest Tour):
(In my notes it says 2009):

Light yellow-green colour. Fresh aroma on the dry side.
Taste being a nice combination of fruit and dryness.
A very good white wine with food and on it's own.
89 pts.

If it will be available on the Norwegian market, I will definitely buy some.