Beyra Vinhos de Altitude Red 2012

Rui Roboredo Madeira is one of the most energetic and dynamic winemakers in Portugal and is a leading voice in the new wave of quality-driven craftsmanship that has utterly redefined Portugal in the last ten years. His 2012 Beyra Red is a blend of Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) and Jaen (Mencia) sourced from granite and schist soils at an altitude of 700 metres. It's a ripe and fruity wine with expressive blackberry, raspberry and cherry notes in a soft and easy-drinking package. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2014)