Quinta da Correira 2012, an outstanding year in Carcavelos, giving better balance than 2011. The is the first tasting of the not-yet-released 2012 vintage, which will be bottled in 50cl format. The Correira vineyards are located a little further from the sea than most Carcavelos. The wines are trodden in stone lagares, pressed and taken off the skins very quickly. Held in stainless for 6 months before moving to oak for further maturation until bottled in 2023.
Pop and pour. Amber colour, 10%. Fortified with 92% alcohol (compared with the normal 77%). Balanced nose, bletted quince and honey. Structured, gentler dry (80-90g RS) style with a lovely elegance. Golden fruit on the palate, a little Amalfi lemon oil giving a slight touch of bitterness. Citrus oil aftertaste, lovely flavours and a very impressive length. Wonderful elegance. 94/100. Tasted at a Carcavelos event in Lisbon on 29-Feb-2024.
2012 Quinta da Correira
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2012 Quinta da Correira
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