2015 Fado Rosé - Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano (10/11/2016)
– popped and poured –
– tasted non-blind over a couple hours –
– 50% Touriga Nacional, 50% Aragonez –
NOSE: red-fruited with a floral aspect; obvious strawberry aroma.
BODY: medium-light orange-pink color; medium bodied; conglomerate cork.
TASTE: strong mineral and medium-strong strawberry notes; 12.5% alc. not noticeable; serviceable, which is about all one should expect from a $9 bottle. Gut impression score: mid 80’s.