Terra d'Uro Selección 2011

"Produced with grapes from the ancient Viña El Romeral, the 2011 Terra d’Uro Seleccion was raised in new French oak for 20 months. There is a strong note of shoe polish and licorice, and it is very balsamic with echoes of peat and graphite, in a Douro way, with a core of ripe black fruit without excess. You wouldn't say the wine has seen new oak, as the spicy and smoky aromas are well into the background. The palate is medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a velvety texture, quite balanced and sleek. It could do with a little more tension, though. 30,000 bottles".