JMF was founded in 1834 and still sails on. The Periquita 2020 Reserva is 54% Castellan, 28% Touriga Nacional and 18% Touriga Franca. It is produced in the Setúbal Peninsula. Close to 1,000,000 bottles were produced. That’s a lot of wine. Can quality survive this volume?
Aged 8 months in French and American oak.
Grown in sandy soil.
Aroma: Black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and mature strawberry.
Palate: Serious, a bit stiff and formal. No lose or sloppy edges. Blackberry, cassis and blueberry with moderate tannins and a medium length finish.
Personality: I come from a big family with huge production volumes but I maintain my own identity.
Cellarbility: The wine will marginally improve up to the end of 2025 and cruise until 2027.
Food Match: Peppercorn steak or mushroom bourguignon.
Price: $18.95 (Ontario).
RKS 2023 Wine Rating: 89/100. Roger Voss The Wine Enthusiast 90/100.
(Periquita 2020 Reserva, Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal, José Maria da Fonseca, Setúbal, Portugal, 750 mL, 13%, Liquor Control Board of Ontario # 488007).
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