Prats & Symington Douro Post Scriptum 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Prats & Symington
Label Name:
 
Douro Post Scriptum
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Franca 51%, Touriga Nacional 34%, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90; Wine Spectator 90; James Suckling 92; Wine Enthusiast 92; aged ~12 months in French oak; Concurso Vinhos de Portugal Silver (listed magnum)

Tasting Note
Floral lift of rockrose and potpourri with ripe black cherry, plum, dark chocolate and spice. Medium–full-bodied, concentrated fruit, bright acidity, powdery firm tannins and a mineral, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, venison, braised short ribs, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Chinese braised beef, soy/teriyaki-glazed meats.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, hand-sorted and destemmed; fermented (≈25°C) with selected yeast; matured ~12 months in used French oak (400L) barrels.

Vineyard Info
Prats & Symington is a 1999 partnership between the Prats (Bordeaux) and Symington families. Fruit comes from Quinta de Roriz and Quinta da Perdiz; Quinta de Roriz dates to 1565.