Prats & Symington Douro Post Scriptum 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Prats & Symington
Label Name:
 
Douro Post Scriptum
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2022 vintage widely scored 92 points (Wine Spectator, James Suckling, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Decanter). Previous vintages have received 90–96 points from major critics

Tasting Note
Medium-full-bodied red with black cherry, plum, violet and graphite aromas; notes of dried herbs, white pepper and dark chocolate. Velvety texture, fine-grained tannins and a focused, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, braised beef, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses (Manchego, aged Cheddar). Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, char siu or teriyaki beef, beef bulgogi, hearty Sichuan dishes and grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; controlled-temperature fermentation with gentle maceration; light aging in large (≈400L) French oak barrels (mostly used) to preserve fresh fruit and add subtle oak complexity.

Vineyard Info
Prats & Symington is a joint venture (since 1999) between the Prats (Bordeaux) and Symington (Douro) families. Made at Quinta de Roriz and Quinta da Perdiz; Post Scriptum is the second wine to Chryseia.