Antonio Bernardino Paulo Da Silva Chitas Reserva Tinto Colares 1996

Description

Made from 100% Ramisco. Paulo da Silva is a standout amongst a handful of producers in Portugal making rare and obscure wines out of the tiny region of Colares. Grown from vines in pure sandy soils, Ramisco produces grapes from ungrafted vines, making these sparse vineyards on Portugal’s coast a rare and incredibly unique wine growing area. With over 20 years of the age, this wine is still remarkably young given it’s powerful ability to retain structure and bright acidity. Upon seeing the color, you would think that this wine has been kept for at most 10 years, yet this wine still manages to retain a dense garnet core accented with brick and raisin brown hues. Lean and super ethereal palate with complex notes of cocao, fig skin, dried cherry, raisinated dates, dried germaniums and lush raspberry. A stunning wine from beginning to end. Drink now or continue to age this through 2050.