Red Blend, Altano, Douro, PT, 2022

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Article code: WS 90 PTS

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Overview

2022 Altano Red Blend (Douro, Portugal) earns 89–90 pts(WS,90) from critics for its vibrant cherry, blackberry and violet notes, subtle spice, fresh acidity and mineral finish. A polished, food-friendly red that delivers exceptional value and everyday dri

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Critic / Publication	Score	Review Summary

Wine Spectator

90/100

Described as a lively, well-spiced red with boysenberry, cherry, violet, and blood orange peel flavors, framed by light tannins and a mineral finish. Recommended drinking through 2030.

Wine Profile

Producer: Symington Family Estates
Region: Douro
Blend: Primarily Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca.
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV.

Consensus

The 2022 Altano Red is viewed as an excellent value Douro red. Professional reviewers consistently highlight:

Fresh red and dark fruit character
Floral notes (violet, rock rose)
Moderate body with lively acidity
Good spice and mineral complexity
Food-friendly style suitable for pasta, grilled meats, and everyday drinking.

Overall Assessment

Based on available professional reviews, the wine's critical consensus is approximately 89–90 points, placing it in the "Very Good to Excellent" category and making it one of the stronger values among Portuguese red blends in the $10–$16 range.

40% Touriga Franca, 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Tinta Barroca

This Altano Douro red wine is made by the Symington family, entirely from grapes grown in their own vineyards, located along the length of the Douro Valley of Northern Portugal. The family is now into its fifth generation of Douro winemakers, although its involvement with the wines of the Douro can be traced back 14 generations to the mid 17th Century. The grape origin is exclusively from Symington family owned vineyards, principally located in the prime Cima Corgo and Douro Superior (Vilariça) sub-regions of the Douro Valley. Vinification In stainless steel vats with pumping over and a soft maceration at low temperatures (23-24ºC) in order to extract colour and aromas, limiting tannin extraction, resulting in an aromatic, full and fruity, easy to drink wine. A significant proportion of the final lot is matured in used French and American oak barrels of 400 litres.