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    Esporao Assobio Douro 2010 - Beautifully Done

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 19, 2013 Last Updated: June 4, 2015

    2010-Esporao-Assobio-Douro
    From the wine, to the label, to the price, we dig it all.

    A blend of 40% Tinta Roriz, 40% Touriga Franca and 20% Touriga Nacional from Douro, Portugal.

    SRP of $13 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review.

    From the bottle:

    "Assobio is the name of a hillside at Murcas Estate, where its highest vineyards are found. Each year we invite a photographer to portray the estate and its people. For the second Assobio harvest, we invited Jose Manuel Rodrigues. The photo was taken in October 2011.

    13.5% Alcohol"

    Still wine from the Douro using traditional Port grapes is another great find for Reverse Wine Snobs. Often even under $10, these wines drink far beyond their cost. Today's wine comes from the Quinta Dos Murcas estate which dates back to the early 18th century and was recently acquired by Esporao, a leader in Portugese wine (and olive oil).

    The 2010 Esporao Quinta Dos Murcas Assobio Douro begins with pleasant aromas of blackberry, black cherry, a little spice and even a little raisin. Tasting the medium-bodied wine reveals great flavor, lovely spice and lots of delicious fruit (red currant and black cherry primarily). You'll also find nice acidity and a great smooth, dry texture. Only 20% of the wine was aged in oak (and for just 6 months). It ends with dry, tangy fruit flavors and lingering raisin/prune notes.

    See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.


    Taste Rating: 8              Cost Rating: 8
    Overall Rating: 8.0

    Highly Recommended


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    Filed Under: Portugal, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional

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