Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto 2021 cortese The vineyards in the Barolo

The vineyards in the Barolo wine-growing zone benefit from a continental climate with warm summers and cool autumn nights

Inadvertently or not

crafted from a cooler vintage

it is probably too good

The palate is filled with sweet cherry

Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto 2021 cortese The vineyards in the BaroloThis blend is dark red, with crimson highlights and an intense, mature red fruit nose, with hints of violets and esteva (a local Portuguese herb that has sweet, warm balsamic aromas with a hint of earthiness). The palate shows great structure and a full bodied elegance, with mature, round tannins, leading to a long, persistent finish.