TN: 2011 Altano Reserva Quinta do Ataide Douro red

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Rune EG
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TN: 2011 Altano Reserva Quinta do Ataide Douro red

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Dinner at LBV restaurant, Pinhao.
Limited decanting (0.5 - 1.0 hr). Dark purple red colour. Aroma dominated by a nice combination of berries, herbs, flowers and some oak. Medium to full body. Quite powerful and also elegant. Taste is showing berries, oak and tannins in adequate quantity. Good balance acidity/sweetness. Good structure of this wine. Some undertones of minerals. Medium length aftertaste. Will probably get a higher score with longer decanting period. 92 pts.
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Love this wine. A shame the 2012 isn't near as good from your report.
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