Pocas Simbolo 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pocas
Label Name:
 
Simbolo
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (Cima Corgo; Quinta de Santa Bárbara; vinified at Quinta das Quartas, Régua)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Old-vines field blend (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the Símbolo range/vintages include Wine Enthusiast 94 pts (2017), Falstaff 92 pts (2017); other sources cite high scores (Wine Spectator ~92; Robert Parker publications have awarded the Símbolo/Vintage Poças wines in the mid-90s for nearby vintages)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with concentrated black-fruit, blackberry and plum, backed by cocoa, spice, tobacco and mineral notes. Rich, structured, refreshing acidity and firm dusty tannins, finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, aged steaks, game (venison), mature cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy and shiitake.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine grapes; temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration; aged 18 months in new French Allier oak (300L) and 12 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Poças (Manoel D. Poças family), a historic Douro Port and table-wine house founded 1918; sources grapes from Quinta de Santa Bárbara (old vines).