2019 Quinta da Fonte Souto Florao Red
Grape
39% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 30% Alicante Bouschet,18% Trincadeira and 13% Mixed varieties
Its Origins
Symington began when Andrew James Symington established himself in Porto in 1882. His subsequent acquisition of three important Port houses Warres, Dows, and Grahams became a legacy passing to his three sons, while many further acquisitions accrued a family portfolio of top quality estates whose practices and reputations have endured until the present day. "The 207-hectare Quinta da Fonte Souto was acquired by the Symington family in 2017 and is their first vineyard outside the Douro. Lying on the slopes of the São Mamede Range at an elevation of 500 metres in the Alentejo subregion of Portalegre, the property benefits from cooler and wetter conditions than the hot Alentejo plain." Julia Harding MW
What The Critics Say
Winemaker notes on current 2019 vintage
"The year’s relatively cool growing cycle shows through on the elegance and clarity of the aromas, which range from pine and eucalyptus to a lovely rose garden scent. There are also hints of raspberry and kirsch. Packed with flavours of fresh, red and black fruits of the forest, with fine-grained spicy tannins and some clove and nutmeg. Very approachable now but will be even better after a further year or two in bottle."
92/100 Decanter, Ines Salpico (2018 vintage)
"Quinta da Fonte Souto, the first venture of the Symington family outside the Douro, is a jewel nestled in the Sāo Mamede Mountain range, in northern Alentejo. Florāo, the estate's delicious entry red, is a field blend with crunchy black fruit, fine tannins, refreshing acidity and appealing sweet spice."
| Variety | Red blend |
|---|---|
| Region | Alentejo |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Maturity | 2022 - 2026 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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