ANTONIO LOPES RIBEIRO Douro 2012

The 2012 field blend impresses from this estate. This was sourced from the schistous slopes of this region. There is an high percentage of Touriga Franca in this blend (60%) that contributes to the saline and mineral quality to this excellent wine. As this begins to open it releases aromatics of charcoal, smoke, lavender and black raspberry. This leads to rich flavors of mocha, blueberry compote, black cherry and boysenberry preserves. Dense and layered, the mineral edge to this wine is outstanding. I expect this to continue to evolve over the next few years. (Best 2016-2027) - March, 2016 (OB)


Wine Specifications


  • Report Date: March, 2016
  • Producer: Antonio Lopes Ribeiro
  • Vintage: 2012
  • Drinking Window: 2016-2027
  • Estimated Value: $45
  • Country: Portugal
  • Region: Douro
  • Appellation: Douro
  • Importer: N/A

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