The 2020 Tinto is a roughly equal blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca this year, all aged for 12 months in 30% new French oak (the rest, well used). It comes in at 13.5% alcohol. This is not a step up over the entry-level douROSA in this report (of course, it is also only $5 more). You do, however, get a differently styled wine that has pros and cons. They may have different admirers. The wood gives this a velvety rather than silky texture. The expressive and pure blue fruit is muted slightly by the wood too. There is more power, a bit more grip on the finish. However, the tannins are ripe here too. This will likely age a little better, but neither is really a great wine to cellar for an extended time. I'm being cautious on the aging curve for each, although they may do better. Which to get? I'd save the $5 and take the douROSA myself, but ultimately, it really depends on your personal taste and your intended use. This, for instance, may hold up a bit better to stronger food pairings.
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