The 2001 Domini “Plus” is essentially the reserve bottling from this partnership between Fonseca and van Zeller, and it is probably what the regular bottling should have been. It is a blend of vineyards from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions, and the Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca varietals. This bottle supplies a little of the intensity missing from the 2003 regular bottling reviewed here. The mid-palate is rather elegant in weight, has a nice mouthfeel, a juicy finish, and a refined feel. There is a hit of tannins on the end, but I’d expect this wine to round into form readily, with a bit of funk on the nose, but nothing particularly off-putting. Althout never quite entirely distinguished, it is pleasing and very Bordeaux-styled. There were approximately 1,283 cases made. Drink now-2013. This Southern Portuguese winery has holdings in several regions. They are most famous for Lancer’s Rose, although Periquita is also a signature offering. In fact, they make some nice table wines, so don’t let that Lancer’s thing get in your way. The Domini wines were made in partnership with Cristiano van Zeller, owner of Quinta do Vale D. Maria, and former co-owner of Quinta do Noval. The strip label at the bottom, however, only carried the Fonseca designation, so I have listed them here.Importer for Periquita and Domini: Palm Bay Imports, Port Washington, NY; tel. (561) 362-9462. No known American importer for the Hexagon and FSF.
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