'Fojo' 2013 96WA
Quinta do Fojo
Douro, Portugal

$199.99

96 Pts Wine Advocate
Full bodied and gripping, this nonetheless has fine balance. The power, though, means that this is made to age. It wouldn't be Fojo if it wasn't, but this modern 2013 Fojo (Quinta Do Fojo) is a bit more approachable than some of the old powerhouses and just a little rounder, perhaps a small concession to modern times. Sometimes surprisingly sexy, it is a wine with a lot of upside that simply coats the palate. Tasted again the next day, this was far better. It put on weight, showed even better balance and pulled in some oak. On the third day, it was better still. It seems quite brilliant. In a tricky vintage, this is a very impressive achievement. If it's not my favorite 2013 yet--it may well be--it is certainly going on the short list of contenders for Best of Vintage.

• Douro sub-region: Cima Corgo
• Produced at the Quinta do Fojo located at the left bank of the Valley of the Pinhão river
• Vineyard: Made exclusively from the Old Vines of the property, 7 ha with a field blend where the Tinta Roriz is the most planted grape variety. Mediterranean climate.
• Hard rock terraced schist soil vineyards. The vineyard stands 270m to 370m above sea level.
• Vinification: The fermentation is held in shallow granite vats called "lagares", where the grapes are foot trodden.
• Aging: The aging took place in new French oak casks for 12 months. Bottled in December 2015.
• The production was of 5000 bottles.
• Alcohol: 14%
• Total acidity: 5g/1 Residual sugar 0,691 PH 3,66
• Winemaker: Margarida Seródio Borges