Casca Wines Tinto Cape Roca Fish

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The 2009 TINTO “CAPE ROCA – FISH” from Alentejo is a screwcapped entrant, a blend of Aragonez (75%) and Touriga Nacional (25%). It is straightforward and one dimensional, but with clean, tasty fruit, which seems quite sweet. The finish fades pretty fast in the mouth. Perhaps the sweet, slightly cloying notes will fade as well as it gets a few months more of age on it. There is not much structure here, although there are some ripe tannins which pop out with air, but it is fragrant and aromatic, a nice party wine or picnic wine, perhaps, that will make for some uncomplicated drinking fun. The question with this wine will be its price point on the street compared to what it offers. Drink now-2012. These wines are part of Joe Veselko’s (formerly having worked at Pocas) Wine Project Portugal import venture, designed to showcase various Portuguese regions and grapes. The Casca winemakers are Frederico Gomes (formerly of Herdade da Malhadinha Nova) and Helder Cunha, who worked at Kent Rasmussen and Vinhos Borges. The Monte Cascas brand label means “pile of shells,” very loosely, the origin of the name for Cascais, the winemakers’ home town, not far from Lisbon. The Cape Roca brand label, with various maritime and nautical themes like “boat” and “fisherman,” references Portugal’s connection with the Atlantic Ocean, as Cape Roca is the westernmost point of the European continent. The Cape Roca wines are meant to be a little more approachable and accessible to the average consumer. They tend to be made in greater quantities and are often at lower price points—at the least, the ultra premium wines are under the Monte Cascas label. Finally, make sure you’re looking at the right region in the reviews. There may be more than one 2008 Casca Reserva Tinto, for example—one from Douro, one from Alentejo, etc.Importer: Laurel Importers, Bristol, R.I.; tel: (401) 396-9661