Quinta da Fonte Souto, Vinha do Souto, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal 2019
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Tasted by:
(at London, 11 Jul 2025)
Drinking Window: 2028 - 2038
A really characterful wine, that leverages the savoury, moreish appeal of Syrah with mountainous herbal fragrance and mineral freshness. Intense, fleshy black cherry, black olive, blackberry and blueberry jam are sprinkled with salty liquorice and black peppercorn. An textural smoky backdrop of Earl Grey, dark chocolate and tobacco adds depth and nuance. A wine still shy and restrained, in need to time to integrate its layers. Good ageing potential here.

Producer
Quinta da Fonte Souto
Brand
Vinha do Souto
Vintage
2019
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Portugal
Region
Alentejo
Appellation
Alentejo-Portalegre
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.80%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
60% Syrah / Shiraz
40% Alicante Bouschet / Garnacha Tintorera