Tasting - Varas

Name: Varas
Variety: Vinho Tinto
Region: 
Country: Protugal
Year: 
Price: $21.95 ($5.49/bottle)

Winery Review:  This smooth Portuguese red is a blend of Castelão (45%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Tinta Barroca (20%) and

Pinot Noir (10%). The vineyards are located near

Lisbon, planted in sunny gentle slopes of clay and

limestone soils. The wine was aged in oak barrels.

My review:  At first glace this wine was not impressive.  An ugly wine box with a yellow label.  The wine was a brownish red, however, I did start to get excited about this wine when there were a lot of fingers in the wine when it was swirled.  The taste was great.  It was only slightly tannic and dry.  The wine was a fruit explosion and very smooth and easy to drink.  This was a great wine and good deal!