A fruity, spicy Portuguese red - generous, fresh and approachable.
Production
A combination of hand and machine-picked grapes are sourced from Alianca's own vineyards in the Alentejo region in the south-east, not far from the Spanish border. Here low yielding, old vines are tended traditionally from plantings on clay soils. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats controlled at 30 degrees for 6 days with extended maceration on the skins to extract sufficient colour, fruit and tannins. The wine is matured in tank for a few months before bottling.
Alabastro Alentejano 2022 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Limpid cherry red in colour with lifted aromas of black fruits, a rich, spicy palate, ripe tannins and fresh finish.
Food match
Drink with lamb stew or slow-cooked ratatouille drenched in fruity olive oil.
Info
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ABV
14%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL
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GRAPE
ARAGONÊS 60%, TRINCADEIRA 30%, ALICANTE BOUSCHET 10%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
HUGO CARVALHO
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APPELLATION
VINHO REGIONAL ALENTEJANO
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country's most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco's greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit.
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