Terra do Rio Tinta Cão j2 Hints of violet

Hints of violet

it's a Burgundy that punches well above its weight from an admired Santenay grower

Fruit is sourced from vineyards Ken planted in 1974 and processed to preserve the purest expression of Riesling

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harmonious and structured with round tannins

Terra do Rio Tinta Cão j2 Hints of violetSo many interesting things emerging from the brick red soils of Ricca Terra. Here's a rare bird that is starting to take flight. Tinta Cao is a red grape native to Portugal. It's traditionally used as a key part of the local blends for their legendary fortifieds. Here it gets to showcase its own identity as a table wine. Like most Portuguese reds, it's about flavour, body and ooddles of spice. It's a rough and tough character with slicked back hair