2017 Papa Figos Tinto

The 2017 Papa Figos red is 35% Tinta Roriz, with substantial chunks of Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional dividing the rest, unoaked and coming in at 14% alcohol. This adds the fruitier demeanor that I was expecting to see more of in its Esteva sibling in this big vintage, making this delectable, ripe and easy. There's not a lot of structure, to be sure, and it is a wine that can be drunk right now without a problem. The tannins are very ripe, but the smooth texture and intensity of flavor help this along. Drink this party or picnic wine very young, no matter how long it theoretically lasts. It won't turn into anything better, and it might slide a little. There were 2.345 million bottles produced. This was the June 2018 bottling (L3821403 lot number on the back).