07/12/2024
This Reserva Ruby Port is a blend (composition) of different Port wines and harvest years. The Port is aged in concrete and stainless steel to limit the oxidative properties obtained with wood aging. The semi-dry style gives this Ruby focus and reduces the cloying sweetness.
On the palate: This Port is rich, but not cloying. A lively aroma of plum and blackberry, laced with traces of cocoa powder and black pepper.
Tasting note:
Dark purple with a bright ruby red edge. The nose shows a lot of dark fruit: black raspberry and grape jam. Juicy at first, delicious fruit with a well-defined middle and medium length on the warm, well-balanced finish. There is significant grip and tannin for a wine of this class, as well as remarkable freshness and complexity. I have to say, I’m really impressed, this was way more than I would expect from a basic Ruby and one that I just want to keep drinking.
For a “simple” Ruby Port it is very good, complex with a medium body and full mouthfeel. Fruit upfront as expected from a Ruby, the palate is full of rich grapes, some cherry, raspberry, red currant and in the background I sense a hint of smoke, earth and possibly even aged leather. It’s a very nice Ruby that can compete with many LBVs.
