Invincible Número Dois Tinto 2019

The 2019 Invincible Tinto number two, the equivalent of the winery's Reserva in its cute numbering system, is a field blend of typical grapes aged for 18 months in used French oak. It comes in at 14.2% alcohol. This doesn't project a lot of depth in mouthfeel, yet it seems concentrated in terms of the essence of fruit; plus, it's tightly wound and full of flavor. It is a very precise wine. It adds a real backbone, but the tannins are ripe, so you could drink this now. It's not fully ready, though, and it will be better next year. There's no track record, but there doesn't seem to be a reason why this can't age. This is sourced from a single vineyard with 50-year-old vines. It runs around 16 euros in Portugal, a nice price for the quality.