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2016 Vinha da Coroa Quinta do ValladoParker Squires 94 Punkte: The 2016 Vinha da Coroa, only bottled about two weeks before being tasted, is a field blend from centenarian vines at the crown, one of the highest parts of Valladothus the name Coroa ("crown" in English). It was aged for 18 months in used French barriques and comes in at 13% alcohol. This is typically a bottling that emphasizes freshness and acidity over big fruit and concentration. This year it has that slightly tart edge,

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a youthfully frothy mousse and bright acids

James Suckling 95 Punkte: Darker fruit on the nose with walnut

and hints of minerality

and it will take a few years to integrate its formidable tannins further

There's an amazing transparency that shows you all the elements of the wine's unique terrior

James Suckling 92 Punkte: A dry and fresh and delicious Taittinger with aromas and flavors of apples

The wine ends on a creamy note with vanilla and cinnamon

Drink Date: 2020-2025

with subtle bitter cherry

It requires patience to realize all its potential

Werner Näkel engagierte sich als Winzer sowohl in Portugal als auch in Südafrika