TN: 2003 Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial Douro red
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:53 am
This is the top level of the Casa Ferreirinha brand belonging to Sogrape. After having had several Quinta da Leda (medium to high level) and Vinha Grande (basic level) I actually think the latter two are better, and especially in view of the price. Vinha Grande is nice value-for-money.
Decanted 4.5 hrs. Medium red colour with a light rim. Deep big Douro aroma with a nice integration of berries, oak and spices. Quite powerful, but still also smooth. Taste with fruit, pepper, sharp tannins towards the end. Full body. Long aftertaste. 91 pts.
Decanted 4.5 hrs. Medium red colour with a light rim. Deep big Douro aroma with a nice integration of berries, oak and spices. Quite powerful, but still also smooth. Taste with fruit, pepper, sharp tannins towards the end. Full body. Long aftertaste. 91 pts.