The
wines of Quinta da Pacheca
A review of the wines from this Douro (Portugal) property
Pacheca is located in the Baixo (lower) Douro,
just opposite Regua. It consists of two farms, closely located,
totalling 51 hectares of vines, and a winery. They also operate an
enotourism business. The wines are pretty good: I was especially
impressed by the Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional and the Vinha da
Rita.
THE
WINES
Quinta da Pacheca Branco 2010 Douro
Malvasia, Gouveio and Cerceal. Bright, fruity and taut with
nice crispness and good fruit presence. 86/100
Quinta da Pacheca Tinto 2009 Douro
Nice bright, fresh, cherryish nose. Supple with grippy
structure. An attractive wine with nice berry fruits on the palate. Well made. 85/100
Quinta da Reserva Tinto 2009 Douro
60% Touriga Nacional with the balance Touriga Franca, Tinta
Roriz, Sousão and Bastardo. Lovely ripe, supple fruit with focused berry
fruit notes, as well as some cherry. Nice definition and a savoury,
spicy twist. 89/100
Quinta da Pacheca Grande Reserva Touriga
Nacional 2009 Douro
Lovely floral, violet, meaty aromatics are varietally true.
Dense but supple berry and black cherry fruit, with notes of olives
and herbs. A lovely wine with a fresh finish. 91/100
Quinta da Pacheca Vinha da Rita 2009 Douro
Only made in special years, from a 3.5 hectare, 60 year old
vineyard. Rich and spicy with lovely dark fruits, some mineral notes
and good structure. Notes of olives, tar and herbs with well
integrated oak. Structured and fine. 92/100
See
also:
Visiting
Bairrada
Tasting
notes of Portuguese wines
The
new Douro (series)
Wines
tasted 03/11as indicated
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