Jose Maria da Fonseca Domini Plus Douro DOC 2014
(Douro, Portugal) - [WE 90]

Winemaking:
DOMINI Plus is produced with grapes from the estates owned by José Maria da Fonseca in the Douro Superior, showing all the character, beauty and excellence of this unique wine region. Historically, José Maria da Fonseca is a southern company with family roots in the Setubal Peninsula and Alentejo. The Douro Valley, home of Port and exquisite red wines, is the latest challenge for José Maria da Fonseca. The objectives were to optimize the excellence of grape varieties and Douro wines, enhancing them with the image and credibility of José Maria da Fonseca. These objectives were brought to life with the production of two Douro red wines, Domini and Domini Plus. The immediate priority of José Maria da Fonseca focused on land, through purchase of Quinta de Mós. There is a combination of old vines comprising an immense variety of traditional Douro grapes, with younger (10 to 15-year-old) vines of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. The frequency of the Douro wines production will naturally depend on the climate conditions of a specific year in conjunction with the maturation conditions of the company’s vines.  Fermentation was carried out with full skin contact at a temperature of 28ºC. Aged 14 months in new French oak casks.

Grape Varieties:
Touriga Franca,Touriga Nacional

Tasting Notes:
Colour: Deep red.

Aroma: of Rockrose, raspberries, cassis, violets, figs and spiciness.

Palate: Very fruity, persistent, round and with smooth tannins, oak well integrated and good acidity. Long in the end of mouth.

Ratings & Reviews:

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Attractively perfumed, this wine offers rich berry fruits, dense tannins and a firm structure. The fruits and the tannins will come together in a year or two, so drink this wine from 2019." (Jan 2017)