Wineanorac, juli 2025: Wine & Soul Pintas Character 2022 Douro, Portugal, from very old vines, first made in 2005. This is a field blend of more than 30 varieties from Vale Mendiz. Fresh with a touch of sour cherry and vivid berry fruits. Such focus and definition with some grainy structure. Bright, direct and delicious. 94/100

In de geur cassis, kersen en pruimen. In de mond rijk en krachtig met rijp zwart fruit en pure chocolade. Ferme structuur met rijpe tannines gevolgd door een lange afdronk met aangename frisheid. Lekker bij rood vlees, wildgerechten, stoofschotels en harde kazen.

94 points James Suckling: violets, crushed stones and subtle licorice on the nose. The palate is medium-to full-bodied and juicy, with succulent fruit, polished tannins and an elegant finish. This is made from different old field blends planted in Cima Corgo, Vale de Mendiz and Pinhao.