Adega Mãe Pinta Negra Tinto 2019

I think I’ve found a new favourite producer -  from a winery and region new to the ‘fo - Adega Mãe, who are based north of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. I tried a line-up of their wines recently and they all punch well above their price point, with classic ripe fruit that you’d expect from Portuguese red blends and the influence of the nearby Atlantic, bringing freshness and minerality. 

So now, about the wine: there is fruit compote and a touch of cinnamon on the nose. The medium-bodied palate has so much fruit, it’s just delicious. A little lick of vanilla is there but the stars are the red fruits and berries, complimented by a bit of spice and mellow tannin. It’s not dissimilar to Grenache-based wines - a side step from Spain and plusher than what you’d find in the Rhône.