Tasting - Paulo Laureano Classico Alentejano Tinto

Name: Paulo Laureano Classico Alentejano Tinto

Variety: 100% Aragonas

Region: Alentejano

Country: Portugal

Year: 2010

Price: $9.95

Winery Review: 

Intense ruby color. Clearly favors the component of primary aromas where notes of plum confit stress, blackberries, spice and ripe red peppers, all in a balanced and attractive Soft, to remember the hot plains, shows a nice fresh, soft and silky tannins and an elegant long finish.

Ned's Take:

First thing to say about this wine is that it has a great color that excited me before I even tasted it. Plums and dark fruit were immediately present and there was a good body to this wine. I was catching a small hint of floral hidden below the strong fruit flavor, but juicy fruit was the main attraction here. There was a bit of spice that worked well with the strong fruit. The texture would be described well as rich and slightly heavy. This made for a smooth, but robust drink. One downside was that some warmth was coming through. Normally I would say that it complemented the wine and worked well, but it was just a little more than necessary. It distracted me a little bit from the other components. Overall this was a good wine and added to my high impressions of Portuguese wines so far.


Tasted without food