title: Quinta Vale Dona Maria 2012 Vinha da Francisca Red (Douro)
description: Named after the daughter of owner Cristiano van Zeller, this wine serendipitously has Tinta Francisca in the blend. It's a major statement of the quality of old vines on tough soil that marks the Douro. Big tannins and a dark, brooding character show the youth of the wine, while the powerful structure promises long aging. Drink from 2019.
variety: Portuguese Red
designation: Vinha da Francisca