30/07/2025
August 2025 - DER FEINSCHMECKER
The Symington port wine dynasty sets high environmental standards with its ultra-modern winery on the Douro – recommended for emulation.
TEXT: SEBASTIAN BORDTHÄUSER
DER FEINSCHMECKER Recommendations: Reds from Symington
2021 Altano Tinto, Organic/bio
The everyday red Portuguese wine made from purely organically grown grapes: Touriga Nacional (40%), Touriga Franca (30%), Alicante Bouschet (15%), Tinta Barroca (10%) and Tinta Roriz (5%). Aged in steel. A juicy all-rounder with salty tannins and dark, fleshy fruit for every occasion. €10.90 www.portwine.de
2021 Quinta do Vesúvio
Since 2007, Quinta do Vesúvio has been one of the best red wines in the Douro Valley. The cuvée of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Amarela, aged in French barriques, has enormous ageing potential. €69, www.portwine.de The second wine, Pombal do Vesúvio, is ready to drink earlier, significantly less expensive and a recommended entry-level wine. €22 www.portwine.de
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