Made from a field blend of old vines destined for port, this rugged red table wine is dense purple in colour with a nose of spicy blackberries; it’s a full-bodied, powerful wine — dry and fruity with earthy notes, firmly structured with ripe tannins. Ideal to accompany barbecued meats.
Lua Nova em Vinhas Velhas 2010, Douro Valley, Portugal, $14.95. Vintages #266882
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