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Quinta da Bacalhôa Península de Setúbal

The 2014 Quinta da Bacalhôa Península de Setúbal has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Joanna Simon, Richard Mayson and Charles Metcalfe on Quinta da Bacalhôa Península de Setúbal - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Beira.
Quinta da Bacalhôa Península de Setúbal
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Wine Name
Quinta da Bacalhôa Península de Setúbal

Wine Producer
Quinta da Bacalhôa

Score
85

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Sémillon
Alvarinho
Sauvignon Blanc

Country
Portugal

Vintage
2012

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Richard Mayson: Ripe but seemingly loose-knit on the nose, verging on tropical, with melon and mango, big and ripe, fruit not terribly expressive on the palate, but a rather oaky-toasty finish with sufficient acidity to keep it alive. Doesn’t quite hang together. 14

Charles Metcalfe: Light, lemony, appealing aromas. Maybe some Moscatel here, with a strongly lemony note. High acidity, a touch of understated barrel fermentation. Slightly hinting toward lemon boiled sweets but pleasant. 13

Joanna Simon: Lots of oak influence (nose and palate), but with intense, sweet-sharp apricot fruit. Big, full, broad palate with concentrated, spicy, honeyed apricot fruit and an unctuous texture offset by balancing acidity. 16.5

Details

Wine expert Joanna Simon
Richard Mayson
Charles Metcalfe
Tastings year 2014
Region Península de Setúbal
% Alcohol By Volume14
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