A fantastic wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, we review the Esporao Reserva Red. A blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards in Alentejo, Portugal. The … [Read more...]
Herdade de Colheiros Red – Good Stuff
Another great value red blend from Portugal, the Herdade de Colheiros Red. A blend of 50% Aragonez (Tempranillo) and 50% Alicante Bouschet from the Taco and Sobreira vineyards in Alentejo, Portugal. The wine spends 12 months in French oak barrels and has just 0.4 g/L of … [Read more...]
Herdade de Sao Miguel Alicante Bouschet - Terrific
Deliciously tart and tasty, the Herdade de Sao Miguel Alicante Bouschet from Casa Relvas. 100% Alicante Bouschet from Alentejano, Portugal. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels and has just 1.1 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Herdade dos Grous Moon Harvested - Love Struck
A big and brooding splurge from Alentejo, the Herdade dos Grous Moon Harvested Alicante Bouschet. Alicante Bouschet from Alentejo, Portugal. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months and has just 0.8 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Capela Santa Margarida – Naturally Good
Organic, vegan friendly and most importantly, delicious! The Capela Santa Margarida from Quinta da Plansel. 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 40% Trincadeira and 20% Alicante Bouschet (all organically grown) from Montemor-o-Novo in Alentejo, Portugal. The wine spends 9 months in … [Read more...]
Montaria - Exceedingly Drinkable
BULK BUY! Find all of our NakedWines.com recommendations here! 40% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Aragonez and 30% Trincadeira from Portugal. SRP of $15 and available to NakedWines.com Angels for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Grapes: 40% … [Read more...]
Esporao 4 Quatro Castas - One-of-a-Kind
25% Aragones, 25% Alicante Bouschet, 25% Petit Verdot and 25% Syrah from Alentejo, Portugal. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $14. Sample submitted for review. 60,000 liters produced. From the bottle: "In 2011, a mild summer with cool nights and a large diurnal … [Read more...]