Esporao Assobio Douro 2010 – Beautifully Done

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.

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