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The only classic variety of the Douro not indigenous to Portugal, Tinta Roriz is known in Spain, its birthplace, as Tempranillo. The name, from "temprana," or "early," refers to its trait of ripening early. Of the top varietals, Tinta Roriz is the most variable in in quality. High in vigor, moderate in productivity and highly resistant to heat and aridity, it grows best on hot, dry south-facing schist slopes, away from water, with shelter from wind. Such siting helps curb the vine’s vigor and also helps it avoid rot, to which it is susceptible. The Tinta Roriz produces thick-skinned, deeply-colored grapes not too high in acidity which yield masculine wines of firm tannic structure, excellent complexity and distinctive resiny fragrance. It constitutes 12.1% of plantings in the Douro Valley, the second most prevalent vine. Alternate Names: Tempranillo; Aragonez; possibly the Valdepeñas of California – Description from WineFueled

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Region: Portugal » Douro » Porto
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Region: Portugal » Douro
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Region: Portugal » Douro » Porto
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Sandeman Port Blend Porto 20 Year Old Tawny (NV)

Winery: The House of Sandeman
Region: Portugal » Douro » Porto
Varietal: Touriga Franca , Roriz , Trincadeira Preta , Tinta Barroca , Tinto Cão
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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shsim

We had this during the Virtual tasting along with a dessert potluck of Apple crisp, Strawberry nutella crepes, French silk chocolate pie, fresh baked muffins etc. Great fun! I learnt my lesson from the Vau, pouring only enough to taste. This was trans...

Quinta da Espiga Tinto Estremadura (2005)

Region: Portugal
Varietal: Castelão , Roriz , Touriga Nacional
Type: Table Wines
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Oliver Twisted

Don't let the light nose and a medium body of this Portuguese wine fool you...it has a full fruity taste (though not terribly complex) with a spicy finish. It's raspberry and cherry heavy flavor will complement a variety of dishes.

Conceito Contraste (2008)

Winery: Conceito
Region: Portugal » Douro
Varietal: Roriz , Touriga Franca , Touriga Nacional , Sousão
Type: Table Wines
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WinePleasures

Beautiful velvet purple-red in the glass. The nose hides from you, unless you really stick it in. Notes of blackberries, blueberries and slight port-like scent. Chewy tannins, which mask the 13.5% alcohol - nicely balanced with fresh berries bursting i...

Perene Douro Tinto (2008)

Region: Portugal » Douro
Varietal: Roriz , Touriga Nacional
Type: Table Wines
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CageyT

Big and bold, this wine surprised me out of the gate. Lots of cedar and tobacco notes, with a lively undercurrent of plum and blackcurrant.

Caves Vidigal Tempranillo Blend Vinho Regional Estremadura Reserva (2005)

Winery: Caves Vidigal
Region: Portugal » Estremadura » Vinho Regional Estremadura
Varietal: Roriz , Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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aronowm2

great value. no discernible qualities. goes great with enchiladas or something similar. thickens over the course of the evening.

Callabriga Dão Red (2007)

Region: Portugal
Varietal: Roriz , Touriga Nacional
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ceekaynj

Love this wine! Big and full of fruit, with a nice finish.

Quinta Do Crasto Tinto (2008)

Winery: Quinta do Crasto
Region: Portugal » Douro
Varietal: Roriz , Tinta Barroca , Touriga Nacional
Color: Red Wines
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Breno Tinoco

Wonderful wine. The living violet colour cleary. The smells complexy aromas , oak, red fruits and terciary aromas with harmony.Perfect Equilibrium in the mouth. Rigth to drink .

Sandeman Port Blend Porto 20 Year Old Tawny (NV)

Winery: The House of Sandeman
Region: Portugal » Douro » Porto
Varietal: Touriga Franca , Roriz , Trincadeira Preta , Tinta Barroca , Tinto Cão
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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steve16046

Pours a really nice orangish amber color. The nose has plenty of burnt caramel, dried peaches and nectarines and honey. Starts off with a lot of dried fruits like nectarines and peaches. In the middle, lots of sweet honey and sweet sugary caramel mi...

Sandeman Port Blend Porto 20 Year Old Tawny (NV)

Winery: The House of Sandeman
Region: Portugal » Douro » Porto
Varietal: Touriga Franca , Roriz , Trincadeira Preta , Tinta Barroca , Tinto Cão
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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Mike Madaio

Amazing complexity here. Aroma was sweet, with raisins, and a fresh glazed donut kind of thing. Sweet, dried fruits on the palate. Finish explodes with roasted walnuts. Great with intense cheeses and even works with dark chocolate. Lovely wine.

Sandeman Port Blend Porto 20 Year Old Tawny (NV)

Winery: The House of Sandeman
Region: Portugal » Douro » Porto
Varietal: Touriga Franca , Roriz , Trincadeira Preta , Tinta Barroca , Tinto Cão
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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Bsberlin22

im not a huge port fan, but watching George Sandeman tell stories about how port was consumed 7 generations ago... Priceless!

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  • Quinta Do Portal Colheita Douro 2008

    May 2013

    Quinta Do Portal Colheita Douro 2008

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    This blend is made of grapes that you might normally associate with port. Very dark inky purple color, and a really different nose of leather, spice, stewed plum/prune, and herbaceous/leafy notes. Also had a distinct and unique odor we both (independently!) identified as freshly baked sweet dinner rolls or pretzel buns! Medium bodied with notes ... Read More

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    Passa Douro DOC 2006

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  • W&j Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Porto NV

    May 2013

    W&j Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Porto NV

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    Hints of cherry and spice. Mouth filling with soft tannins. Good with strong cheese and dark chocolate. Great after dinner drink. Read More

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  • Perene Douro Tinto 2008

    April 2013

    Perene Douro Tinto 2008

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    Lots and lots of fresh plum with chocolat at the end...Loved it with baked cod. Price in Brazil was around $ 16.00. Read More

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  • Duas Quintas Vinho Tinto Douro Do 2009

    March 2013

    Duas Quintas Vinho Tinto Douro Do 2009

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    Clear and transparent douro red (granat with a purple nuance- probably due to the rather young age), very consistent.Intense and complex at smell, some chemical aromas but mainly red fruits. Perhaps too alcoohlic.Acid, but at the main time very warm and consistent at taste, very equilibrated. Read More

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    October 2012

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    Typical Douro with red fruit, Forrest, pine and lavendel and a touch of sweet liqurice at the end. Good still young and fine acidity. Very appealing and priceworthy wine! Read More

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    Tight and nutty on the nose with peppery spices and some cigar box notes over lightly mushroomy, black olive, blackberry fruit. This enters the mouth with plenty of tobacco and mushroom flavors. There's some nice herb tones here as well, all dominating the blackberry fruit. The tannins are lovely. They are small and just a bit angular, lending t... Read More

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