A blend of three Portuguese varietals. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. Aged for 18 months in French oak and carrying a 15% alcohol content.
In the middle of the 19th century, José Junqueiro Júnior, father of the poet Guerra Junqueiro, acquired a group of farms and properties in the Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta district, Douro, Portugal, most of which are still owned by his direct descendants. An old vineyard of white varieties planted by this ancestor at the end of the 19th century remains in production today. Maritávora Grande Reserva Old Vines White originates from this site.
Today, they are producing incredible wines and this 2011 Reseva vintage is a beacon of light from that long heritage.
Hints of blueberry, and cloves on the nose to flavors of blueberry, minerals and wet wool on the palate. Juicy yet silky smooth with a semi-long finish and extremely well balanced acitidy.
At around $25-$30 US, this is great bargain. Don't just take my word for it. Robert Parker agrees, giving this wine a 93 rating and noting that this wine comes across like a wine that sells for two to three times it's price point.
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