José de Sousa J 2014
José de Sousa J 2014
14%. A hybrid style, this isn’t pure Vinho de Talha DOC. A blend of Grand Noir, Tinta Francesa, Touriga Nacional from Reguengos de Monsaraz. Fermented in talha, then aged for 10m French oak casks. Licorice/aniseed oak notes side-by-side with dried black fruit aromas and flavors. Excellent fruit dept throughout with firm oak tannins extending to and after finish. Tannins coat lips. For a 14% wine this is relatively light bodied and elegant. Needs more time in bottle to show its best. Drink 2020-2030+ After 2 hours of breathing, oakiness dissipated into more floral black fruits characters. Wine shows more finesse and elegance now, but still young and asking for more time in bottle. From the old mixed variety ‘José de Sousa Vineyard’ planted in 1952/53. (Tasted 2019) 96