Portalegre Tinto

The typicity of the wine comes from the vineyards located at an altitude between 600 and 700 metres and by the fact that the average age of the vineyards can be of 70 years old and by the maintenance of an ancestral culture of wine, where quality and typicity are the main purpose

The grapes are handpicked directly to 20 kgs crates, then totally destemmed. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats and winepress with controlled temperature at 26°C. Maceration is post fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is made in stainless steel vats.

Aged in French oak barrels for at least 18 months. Aged in bottle for more than 10 months.

Producer: Adega de Portalegre

Region: Alentejo (Portalegre)

Style: Red

Grape Varietals: Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Aragonez, Grand Noir, Castelão

Tasting Notes: Complex nose, fresh and deep, with notes of black pepper, blueberries, wet stone, and dark chocolate. Mouth with great texture and elegant structure, always accompanied by freshness and tension.

Pairing: Roasted or Stewed Veal, Lamb, Stewed Game Meat

Ratings by Vintage:

• (2018) Wine & Spirits Magazine 92 Points