Thursday, July 15, 2010

Carmin Monsaraz Branco 2008

Variety: Arinto, Antao Vaz, Perrum, Rabo de Ovelha, Síria
Country of origin: Portugal
Wine appellation: Alentejo
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Residual sugar: g/l
Acidity: g/l
Color: medium yellow
Bouquet: fruity aroma combined with white flowers, grapefruit tones
Taste: medium to full body,  ripeness, smooth, mirabelle, white grapefruit, at the end bitterness, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: seafood, salads
Overall score: 81
Price CZK 125
Stopper: cork
I got this wine as a present and by chance I had tasted it about 4 months ago, but 2 years older vintage here. It is similar, but this is less mineral with more visible bitterness than 2006 vintage. General note: OK medium bodied wine, if chilled this will nicely accompany some fish or salads.

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