Tasting- Varas Vinho Tinto

Name: Varas Vinho Tinto

Variety: Castelao, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Pinot Noir

Region: Lisbon

Country: Portugal

Year: Not Found

Price: $21.95

Professional review: This smooth Portuguese red is a blend of Castelão (45%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (20%) and Pinot Noir (10%). The vineyards are located near Lisbon, planted in sunny gentle slopes of clay and limestone soils. The wine was aged in oak barrels.

My review: This wine was pretty good and a great value. It was definitely a dry red and could have used some time opening up, which is difficult with boxed wine. However, the flavors were very nice with some light oak, spice, and dark fruit like juicy blackberries.I did not taste this wine with food, but would definitely consider when having a larger group of people over.