The colour is deep ruby, almost inky. On the nose plum, dark cherries, blueberries, and blackberries, layered with notes of smoke, cedar, coffee, and incense. In the mouth full-bodied and powerful yet remarkably balanced. Silky, fine-grained tannins. Flavors of ripe dark fruit, dark chocolate, and plum compote, balanced by a fresh acidity. The aftertaste is remarkably long and pleasant.
Overall, this wine displays a lot of power, but no excess: everything feels composed and quietly luxurious. Continue reading “Flor de Pingus 2014”
The colour is a very deep ruby. On the nose, ripe dark cherries, blackberries, and plum, followed by notes of dried herbs, tobacco, and a subtle hint of cocoa. In the mouth, it is round and medium-bodied, with a balanced freshness. The tannins are smooth and well integrated, giving structure without harshness. The finish is warm and medium long. 
The colour is a very deep ruby. On the nose, red cherries and wild berries, with hints of Mediterranean herbs such as oregano and rosemary. In the mouth, juicy and vibrant, with a fresh acidity. The tannins are fine and well integrated, giving the wine an elegant structure. The finish is savoury and fruit-driven. The aftertaste is very discreet but stays for a while.
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose, ripe plum, black cherry, with subtle citrus and balsamic notes. In the mouth, medium-bodied, smooth, and fruit-forward, with soft tannins. The finish is simple yet pleasant, though not particularly long.
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose, it shows ripe plum, liquorice, orange peel and a touch of coffee. In the mouth, fresh thanks to the acidity and warmth because of the alcohol. Elegant with well-integrated, slightly drying tannins. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is a medium garnet. On the nose, black cherries and blueberry jam emerge clearly. On the palate, the wine is smooth and pleasant, though somewhat restrained in flavour intensity. The palate is more austere than the bouquet, which creates an intriguing contrast. The finish is of medium length.
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose black cherries and plums, interwoven with notes of mocha, tobacco leaf and cedar. In the mouth savoury and balanced. The tannins are refined and well-integrated, providing structure without aggression. The finish is slightly bitter. The aftertaste pleasant and medium-long.
The colour is dark ruby. On the nose grapes, cherries, raspberries and a gentle herbal touch. In the mouth a good balance between fine tannins and a refreshing acidity, with a drying finish. The aftertaste is medium long.
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose black cherry, plum, tobacco, graphite. In the mouth medium-bodied. The well-integrated tannins provide structure without being aggressive. The acidity keeps the wine balanced and elegant. The aftertaste is long. 
The colour is pale ruby. On the nose cherry and raspberry. In the mouth medium-bodied with smooth tannins, fresh acidity, and flavors of ripe strawberry and a touch of oak. The aftertaste is medium long.