Coutada Velha

Signature Red Blend

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  Vintage 2020
  94 points

Portuguese reds have gained great favour with Australian customers in recent years. Their “honest to goodness” generosity and value has proved to be irresistible. These wines have been mainly in the commercial, high volume, low price sector.

So, what happens if you kick it up a notch or twoPortuguese reds have gained great favour with Australian customers in recent years. Their “honest to goodness” generosity and value has proved to be irresistible. These wines have been mainly in the commercial, high volume, low price sector.

So, what happens if you kick it up a notch or two? What kind of wine do you get if you pay, say, up to $20? If it’s Coutada Velha Signature you can be sure that you are getting a wine that is not only extremely well made and enjoyable but also presents outstanding value on the world scale.

A blend of aragonez (tempranillo), trincadeira and cabernet sauvignon, the smoothness and carry of the wine is immediately apparent. Flavours of ripe blackberries, fresh cherries, spice and plums build relentlessly. High class oak plays its part, also. There’s a top note of fruitiness over a “fullish” body. The whole package is very complete, complex and satisfying. A wine of this quality for the price deserves an extra point or two. What kind of wine do you get if you pay, say, up to $20Portuguese reds have gained great favour with Australian customers in recent years. Their “honest to goodness” generosity and value has proved to be irresistible. These wines have been mainly in the commercial, high volume, low price sector.

So, what happens if you kick it up a notch or two? What kind of wine do you get if you pay, say, up to $20? If it’s Coutada Velha Signature you can be sure that you are getting a wine that is not only extremely well made and enjoyable but also presents outstanding value on the world scale.

A blend of aragonez (tempranillo), trincadeira and cabernet sauvignon, the smoothness and carry of the wine is immediately apparent. Flavours of ripe blackberries, fresh cherries, spice and plums build relentlessly. High class oak plays its part, also. There’s a top note of fruitiness over a “fullish” body. The whole package is very complete, complex and satisfying. A wine of this quality for the price deserves an extra point or two. If it’s Coutada Velha Signature you can be sure that you are getting a wine that is not only extremely well made and enjoyable but also presents outstanding value on the world scale.

A blend of aragonez (tempranillo), trincadeira and cabernet sauvignon, the smoothness and carry of the wine is immediately apparent. Flavours of ripe blackberries, fresh cherries, spice and plums build relentlessly. High class oak plays its part, also. There’s a top note of fruitiness over a “fullish” body. The whole package is very complete, complex and satisfying. A wine of this quality for the price deserves an extra point or two.