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Symington Family Estates Altano 2014 Wine Review

Symington Family Estates Altano 2014

Symington Family Estates Altano 2014

Douro D.O.C., Portugal

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2015-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Symington Family Estates

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Black cherry liqueur flavours: rich and delicious especially for this price. Juicy and mouth-watering with good acidity for tangy tomato sauces and hearty meat dishes. Smooth and full-bodied. Great value.

Food pairings: pork tenderloin, prime rib, roast chicken.

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This Symington Family Estates Altano 2014 was reviewed on February 18, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 841577
  • $12.70 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

From Portugal's beautiful Douro D.O.C., an aromatic, smooth, full-bodied red with lovely dark berries, ripe red fruit, earth and slight floral notes. Food-friendly acidity and lingering ripe fruit finish. Excellent value.
Tasted Feb. 2017
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Mild aromas with hints of cherry and plum. The palate is juicy high acidity with dominant notes of tobacco, cocoa, leather. A nicely balanced savoury meaty red wine from Portugal. Decant two hours prior to serving and enjoy with braised lamb shanks. Tasted Feb 2017.
Great value here on this Portuguese red from the Douro wine region. Symington's Altano (2014) is a rich black cherry on the nose and although dry, rich with black cherry liqueur on the palate. The family practises sustainable viticulture and the wine grapes for this red blend are Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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