A High-Volume Portuguese Red:
Are the Portuguese justified in choosing this wine?...
OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY All wines that we taste and review are purchased at the full retail price.
Wine Reviewed
Periquita 2006 12.0% alcohol about $8
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. Tasting Note: Clear ruby red color, cherry, red berry and spice aromas; dry, medium bodied, with raspberry flavors with fine balancing acidity and firm tannins to finish. Serving Suggestion: Serve with lamb chops. And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine presented slightly harsh acidity, soft tannins, and a bit of raspberry. My initial meal centered on a barbecued chicken breast in a thick, sweet tomato sauce. In response to the chicken, the wine’s raspberry taste picked up. The Periquita had mouth-cleansing acidity that was no longer harsh. A side of potatoes roasted in chicken fat brought out some chocolate to accompany the raspberry and acidity. When it met the oriental tomato, pimento, hot pepper and garlic salad the wine’s acidity meshed with the tomato’s acidity and the wine tasted of black pepper.
This review of a Portuguese Red Blend continues on my website.
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