90 points Wine Spectator: "[$15 list] This fresh, full-bodied red shows focus, with firm, integrated tannins guiding the plum, wild raspberry and sandalwood flavors underscored by graphite, pepper and spice accents. Aromas of tea and underbrush add detail to the long finish. Drink now through 2023. 2,500 cases imported. (11/30/17)"
90 points Mark Squires (Wine Advocate): "[$15 list] The 2015 Duas Quintas is a blend of 39% Touriga Nacional and 34% Touriga Franca, with the rest a field blend of miscellaneous others typical of the region, like Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela. About half the juice was aged in wood (20% in well-used French barriques, 30% in tonels) for 13 months. It comes in at 14% alcohol. This is a wonderful and classic regular 2015 tinto. As the pattern goes, this level generally has only modest concentration compared to the Reserva or years like 2011, but it has a wonderfully fresh feel that lifts intensely flavorful fruit. So, too, here--and in a year like this, you can double down on the freshness and flavor. Delicious and fruit forward yet beautifully supported by its acidity, this is a wine that is pretty hard to resist just now. It may not have grandeur, but it is worth leaning up on in its exuberant youth. It's not just a fruit bomb, by the way. It also has the structure to age a bit. They traditionally do. In this year, though, the gorgeous fruit and fresh feel may make you dive in pretty fast. This is a super bargain in a lighter-styled, fresh red, what I call a 'summer red' these days. Don't drink it too warm. Drink: 2017-2028. (Aug 2017)"
90 points Wine & Spirits: "[$15 list] A terrific vintage of this classic blend, nesting ripe fruit grown in the hot riverside slopes of the far Douro Superior with cooler flavors of grapes grown at high altitude, this is firm and juicy, with dark purple-berry flavors and black-olive notes. Earthy tannic power comes up in the end, but those tannins have precision, adding to the wine’s presence rather than overwhelming it. The fresh flavors are ready to enjoy with roast squab, turkey or a simple grilled burger. (Feb 2018)"
Producer notes: "[$15 list] 39% Touriga Nacional, 34% Touriga Franca, 27% traditional Douro varieties. Dark garnet in colour, with cherry reflections, clean and bright. An intense and mature bouquet with floral aromas of plum and black cherry. At the end the aroma becomes more complex with notes of spices and woods. In the mouth, the wine is soft and smooth with aromas of ripe fruit. Flavourful and elegant. Food Pairing: We recommend Duas Quintas Red 2015 as an aperitif. Try it also with baked pasta dishes such as four-cheese cannelloni or else with the traditional fried alheiras or grilled pork ribs. Intense poultry dishes such as chicken muambo, chicken curry and duck rice in the oven also pair harmoniously with this wine. It is excellent with cured sheep’s milk cheeses. Alcohol 14%."
90 points Mark Squires (Wine Advocate): "[$15 list] The 2015 Duas Quintas is a blend of 39% Touriga Nacional and 34% Touriga Franca, with the rest a field blend of miscellaneous others typical of the region, like Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela. About half the juice was aged in wood (20% in well-used French barriques, 30% in tonels) for 13 months. It comes in at 14% alcohol. This is a wonderful and classic regular 2015 tinto. As the pattern goes, this level generally has only modest concentration compared to the Reserva or years like 2011, but it has a wonderfully fresh feel that lifts intensely flavorful fruit. So, too, here--and in a year like this, you can double down on the freshness and flavor. Delicious and fruit forward yet beautifully supported by its acidity, this is a wine that is pretty hard to resist just now. It may not have grandeur, but it is worth leaning up on in its exuberant youth. It's not just a fruit bomb, by the way. It also has the structure to age a bit. They traditionally do. In this year, though, the gorgeous fruit and fresh feel may make you dive in pretty fast. This is a super bargain in a lighter-styled, fresh red, what I call a 'summer red' these days. Don't drink it too warm. Drink: 2017-2028. (Aug 2017)"
90 points Wine & Spirits: "[$15 list] A terrific vintage of this classic blend, nesting ripe fruit grown in the hot riverside slopes of the far Douro Superior with cooler flavors of grapes grown at high altitude, this is firm and juicy, with dark purple-berry flavors and black-olive notes. Earthy tannic power comes up in the end, but those tannins have precision, adding to the wine’s presence rather than overwhelming it. The fresh flavors are ready to enjoy with roast squab, turkey or a simple grilled burger. (Feb 2018)"
Producer notes: "[$15 list] 39% Touriga Nacional, 34% Touriga Franca, 27% traditional Douro varieties. Dark garnet in colour, with cherry reflections, clean and bright. An intense and mature bouquet with floral aromas of plum and black cherry. At the end the aroma becomes more complex with notes of spices and woods. In the mouth, the wine is soft and smooth with aromas of ripe fruit. Flavourful and elegant. Food Pairing: We recommend Duas Quintas Red 2015 as an aperitif. Try it also with baked pasta dishes such as four-cheese cannelloni or else with the traditional fried alheiras or grilled pork ribs. Intense poultry dishes such as chicken muambo, chicken curry and duck rice in the oven also pair harmoniously with this wine. It is excellent with cured sheep’s milk cheeses. Alcohol 14%."
| Product SKU | 702002 |
| Producer | Ramos Pinto |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro DOC |
| Varietal | Other Blends |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 39% Touriga Nacional, 34% Touriga Franca, 27% traditional Douro varieties |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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