Quinta das Maias Tinto 2022, Dão, Portugal (13%)
Organic
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Red wines from the Dao should always demonstrate a certain succulence from a combination of altitude and granitic soils, but Maias Tinto goes the extra mile. Maias is the local name for the Weaver's Broom plant which surrounds the estate here (its yellow flowers blossom in May in this part of Dao, hence its nickname - Maio is the word for May). A perfectly clear ruby colour, brilliant, with an intense fruit bouquet reminding wild blackberries and cassis. On the palate it is very powerful but with soft tannins and a long finish