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  • Country ranking ?

    260
  • Producer ranking ?

    107
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    from 2018

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The Story

Fulfilling a dream cherished by Dirk Niepoort, Turris is a wine made with grapes from a very old vine, expressing every small detail of the Nature, of its terroir. This very ancient vine, totally untrained, lost in the heart of the Douro region, is a gift from our forefathers. South facing, in the Cima Corgo area and planted more than 130 years ago, this is one of the oldest Douro vines that we know. The wine was bottled early to maintain its ...

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Wine Information

2012 was characterised by low rainfall in the Douro region. Consequently, vines were on average two weeks behind their normal growth cycle in previous years. On the other hand, very low temperatures were recorded in the winter, resulting in consistent and balanced growth. The ripening period was cooler than normal, leading to a good balance between sugar and acidity, an essential factor for a fresh and balanced palate. The grapes were all harv...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Youthful, Ruby red and Dark

ending

Long, Lingering and Vibrant

flavors

Pepper, Cherry and Floral

nose

Refined, Closed and Youthful

taste

High in Acidity, Balanced, Concentrated, Well-Integrated, Medium-bodied, Elegant, Fragrant and Refined

Verdict

Sophisticated and Fine

Information

Origin

Porto, Douro

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Very good

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

Glass time

2h

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