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Alvaro Castro Red 2008 Wine Review

Alvaro Castro Red 2008

Alvaro Castro Red 2008

D.O.C., Dão, Portugal

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Alvaro Castro

Agent: Tinto Group Incorporated

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Savoury, meaty and full-bodied with a pleasantly bitter and refreshing finish. Black fruit and tarry depths. Great wine for big meat dishes and barbecue.

This Alvaro Castro Red 2008 was reviewed on July 7, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 376830
  • $14.46 
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Reviews and Ratings

Dan Trcka Wine Blogger rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

The 2008 Alvaro Castro is a light to medium bodied, fruity to integrated wine, with intense aromas of ripe red currant, blackberry and oak. Though on the acidic side, it has a good structure with refined tannins (decant for 30-60 min) and a medium to long, fruit filled finish. Drink now and for the next 2-4 years. It has typical regional character, which in this case translates into food friendly wine. My impression: NICE, 88-89 pts. Tasted July/12.

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