title: Quinta Vale Dona Maria 2013 Vinha do Rio Red (Douro)
description: As its name suggests this wine comes from vines planted close to the Torto River that runs through the quinta. The extra warmth from the river produces extra-ripe grapes that go into this powerful, although impressively restrained wine. Foot trodden in traditional stone fermenters, the wine is rich with the same opulent texture as a vintage Port (although of course dry). Dark and for the long haul the wine should not be consumed before 2020.
variety: Portuguese Red
designation: Vinha do Rio