Domínio do Açor Vila Romana Red 2021
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A historic farm with a spectacular heritage of old vineyards was acquired by a group of friends in 2021. Domínio do Açor is located in a fascinating atmosphere next to the medieval village of Oliveira do Conde. “Domínio” refers to the philosophy of producing great terroir wines in Dão, with grapes from the “domaine”. And “do Açor” evoking the geography, facing the Serra do Açor. With the consultancy of the terroir master Pedro Parra and the oenology of the talented Luís Lopes, who has worked at Comtes Lafon in Burgundy and Quinta da Pellada in Dão, the style is one of elegance, freshness and granite minerality.
Rating: 92 Robert Parker
"Domínio do Açor has to be one of the most exciting new names in Portugal in recent years."
" The red 2021 Tinto was produced with 70% Touriga Nacional and 30% Tinta Roriz from different plots on the property, fermented uncrushed in granite mills and concrete vats, with malolactic in stainless steel. Aging was equal parts in used 500-liter barrels and concrete with the lees for 18 months. This is their entry-level red; it has a touch of earthy rusticity, character, notes of wild berries and herbs and the frontal tannins from the Tinta Roriz. It has 13% alcohol, moderate ripeness and no oak aromas and is medium-bodied, with an earthy touch in the finish too. It opens up in the glass and becomes more elegant and civilized."