TN: 2010 Symington - Douro Altano Branco (Portugal, Douro)

[Brian G r a f s t r o m]

2010 Symington Douro Altano - Portugal, Douro (6/19/2012)
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over two days --
-- blend of Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, and Moscatel Galego --

NOSE: intense tropical aromas (papaya and mango jelly candies); bit of grassiness or bell pepper – some kind of green note; smells like it will be a bit artificially sweet.

BODY: green-yellow color of moderate intensity; medium-light bodied.

TASTE: simple presentation; light fruit flavors; good minerality; hint of spearmint on the finish, which is light to medium-light in intensity, and short to medium-short in length; seems somewhat stripped down; no perceptible oak; could use more acidity; a good cheap wine – good for the price – but this is no diamond in the rough; could use more amplitude; definitely drinks best with a good chill on it. This actually did improve a bit on Day 2: very minerally; light orange flavor; a bit fruitier on Day 2 than Day 1.

B: 50, 5, 11, 13, 6 = (85 pts.)

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