2019 Quinta do Monte d ́Oiro Tinta Roriz
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Winery | Quinta do Monte d'Oiro |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2038 |
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Description
Owner José Manuel Bento dos Santos, an industrial chemical engineer, has an outspoken love for northern Rhone wines. On a unique piece of landscape 70km north of Lisbon, 15ha of vineyards are ORGANIC tended to grow perfect grapes with an extremely low yield of 20-25hl per hectare. With the support of Grégory Viennos (former chief winemaker at Chapoutier and Cos d'Estournel), exceptionally fine wines are produced that have found their way into royal cellars and the best European and American restaurants.
Monte d' Oiro 'the golden hill' is a reference to the hill on the Quinta that takes on a beautiful golden glow when the sun shines over it. The winery is located in the Appelatie Vinho Regional Lisboa.
The Tinta Roriz that has matured for months in 35% new French oak. It contains up to 12.5% alcohol and has a nice concentration with an intense taste and a good structure and takes a while to settle and will improve over the years. Beautiful fresh ruby red in the glass with fresh young aromas in the nose with black and red fruit on a very spicy background. In the mouth the medium bodied is very lively with well polished tannins present. A delicious glass and perfect with slow-cooked meats, roasts, stews and of course with a good feijoada or Portuguese stew.
FACT: Tinta Roriz is the name the Portuguese gave to the Tempranillo in the Dão and Douro.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Lisboa |
| Winery | Quinta do Monte d'Oiro |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2038 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
91
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2035
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
31st Aug 2018
Source
238, The Wine Advocate
The 2015 Têmpera "José Bento dos Santos Originals" is a Tinta Roriz aged for 14 months in 35% new French oak. It comes in at 13% alcohol. This has lovely concentration for this modest price level, intense flavor and good structure. That said, this is shut down so hard, so tightly, that it is really hard to read. This really needs some time to settle down. Tinta Roriz does tend to have its fair share of tannic pop, and this takes it one step further. This has all the signs of the best ever in the brand, but you are going to need some patience. Take the score as a first look, not the final word. Even in 2020, it may not quite be at peak. It should then age well. Not imported, this runs around 17 euros in Portugal.
Not everything here is imported.
This issue includes some 2017s. As did everyone else, the winery reported the earliest harvest they could remember (Aug. 21, finishing around the time they normally start), but they knew that was going to happen. They were still surprised at how fast it became necessary to pick, they said, but did what it took to get the grapes in before the alcohol spiked.
There are some 2015s here too. The winery is still awaiting the development of the bigger boys but says this might be their best vintage yet. From what I see, it is a vintage with great potential and a very fresh feel, but I'm not ready to sign off on that yet. As a group, these were rather too closed and a little hard to read. It's all about the potential today. One thing I will say is that this winery's wines tend to age and develop well, so I'd bet on further improvement.
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This wine region in Portugal, about 50 kilometers north of Lisbon, has been known for its great terroir since the 17th century. In the 1980s, Quinta do Monte d'Oiro came into the hands of José Bento dos Santos, originally an industrial chemical engineer. He combines his passion for quality wine and gastronomy and has received many awards in both areas, both at home and abroad. The 20 hectares of vineyard are organically farmed. Naturally, local grape varieties have been planted such as Touriga Nacional and Arinto, but also the best global varieties such as Petit Verdot and Tempranillo (tinta roriz). The influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the limestone and clay soils give this area its unique terroir. Graça Gonçalves learned winemaking from her father, among others, and played a major role in the switch to organic production at Quinta do Monte d'Oiro.
Owner José Manuel Bento dos Santos, an industrial chemical engineer, has an outspoken love for northern Rhone wines. On a unique piece of landscape 70km north of Lisbon, 15ha of vineyards are ORGANIC tended to grow perfect grapes with an extremely low yield of 20-25hl per hectare. With the support of Grégory Viennos (former chief winemaker at Chapoutier and Cos d'Estournel), exceptionally fine wines are produced that have found their way into royal cellars and the best European and American restaurants.
Monte d' Oiro 'the golden hill' is a reference to the hill on the Quinta that takes on a beautiful golden glow when the sun shines over it. The winery is located in the Appelatie Vinho Regional Lisboa.
The Tinta Roriz that has matured for months in 35% new French oak. It contains up to 12.5% alcohol and has a nice concentration with an intense taste and a good structure and takes a while to settle and will improve over the years. Beautiful fresh ruby red in the glass with fresh young aromas in the nose with black and red fruit on a very spicy background. In the mouth the medium bodied is very lively with well polished tannins present. A delicious glass and perfect with slow-cooked meats, roasts, stews and of course with a good feijoada or Portuguese stew.
FACT: Tinta Roriz is the name the Portuguese gave to the Tempranillo in the Dão and Douro.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Lisboa |
| Winery | Quinta do Monte d'Oiro |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2038 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
Rating
91
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2035
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
31st Aug 2018
Source
238, The Wine Advocate
The 2015 Têmpera "José Bento dos Santos Originals" is a Tinta Roriz aged for 14 months in 35% new French oak. It comes in at 13% alcohol. This has lovely concentration for this modest price level, intense flavor and good structure. That said, this is shut down so hard, so tightly, that it is really hard to read. This really needs some time to settle down. Tinta Roriz does tend to have its fair share of tannic pop, and this takes it one step further. This has all the signs of the best ever in the brand, but you are going to need some patience. Take the score as a first look, not the final word. Even in 2020, it may not quite be at peak. It should then age well. Not imported, this runs around 17 euros in Portugal.
Not everything here is imported.
This issue includes some 2017s. As did everyone else, the winery reported the earliest harvest they could remember (Aug. 21, finishing around the time they normally start), but they knew that was going to happen. They were still surprised at how fast it became necessary to pick, they said, but did what it took to get the grapes in before the alcohol spiked.
There are some 2015s here too. The winery is still awaiting the development of the bigger boys but says this might be their best vintage yet. From what I see, it is a vintage with great potential and a very fresh feel, but I'm not ready to sign off on that yet. As a group, these were rather too closed and a little hard to read. It's all about the potential today. One thing I will say is that this winery's wines tend to age and develop well, so I'd bet on further improvement.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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This wine region in Portugal, about 50 kilometers north of Lisbon, has been known for its great terroir since the 17th century. In the 1980s, Quinta do Monte d'Oiro came into the hands of José Bento dos Santos, originally an industrial chemical engineer. He combines his passion for quality wine and gastronomy and has received many awards in both areas, both at home and abroad. The 20 hectares of vineyard are organically farmed. Naturally, local grape varieties have been planted such as Touriga Nacional and Arinto, but also the best global varieties such as Petit Verdot and Tempranillo (tinta roriz). The influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the limestone and clay soils give this area its unique terroir. Graça Gonçalves learned winemaking from her father, among others, and played a major role in the switch to organic production at Quinta do Monte d'Oiro.