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Azul Portugal Wines & Winemakers by Saven 2008 Wine Review

Azul Portugal Wines & Winemakers by Saven 2008

Azul Portugal Wines & Winemakers by Saven 2008

Dao, Portugal

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.4%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Azul Portugal

Agent: The Vine/Robert Groh Agency

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A very full-bodied red wine with deep, concentrated aromas and flavours of black fruit and toasty oak. There's a good grip on the palate so decant 2 hours for maximum enjoyment. The winemaker Anselmo Mendes is a big advocate of the Dão region and its potential for dry red wines. This particular wine is a blend of the Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz grapes. Try it with meat lovers' pizza.

Food pairings: bean stews, roasted chicken.

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This Azul Portugal Wines & Winemakers by Saven 2008 was reviewed on January 4, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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This full-bodied red wine is made from grapes grown on the Buçaco Mountains in the east of Bairrada. Source: Winery
This wine was rated #16 in the Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2013. Source: Vintages Wine Ratings and Reviews, undated.

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