2022 Mary Taylor Douro Tinto, Filipe Ferreira

The Douro Valley built its reputation on Port, but the dry table wines coming out of this region right now are among the most exciting in the world. Filipe Ferreira works with indigenous Portuguese varieties on ancient schist terraces where the vines struggle, concentrate, and produce something remarkable. Dark fruit, graphite, iron, and a structure that rewards a decant and a serious piece of grilled meat.