Once again there's lots of value to be found in a sub-$10 Portuguese red blend, the Esporao Monte Velho Red. A blend of 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 35% Trincadeira, 20% Touriga Nacional and 5% Syrah from Alentejo, Portugal. The wine spends 3 months in stainless steel and … [Read more...]
The Best Trincadeira
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...]
Esporao Trincadeira - A Delicious Investigation
Exploring lesser-known varieties often has a big pay-off. 100% Trincadeira from 40 year old vines in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The wine was fermented and aged for 6 months in cement tanks and has just 2.3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Casaleiro Reserva - Another $6.99 Costco Find
BULK BUY! 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Castelao and 30% Trincadeira from Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal. SRP of $13 and available for just $6.99 at Costco. 75,000 cases produced. Imported by Vision Wine & Spirits. From the bottle: "Intense garnet color. Complex aroma … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Esporao Alandra Red
A blend of Moreto, Castelao and Trincadeira from Alentejo, Portugal. Available for around $20. Sample submitted for review. From the winemaker: "Entry point wine with a fresh and fruity profile, obtained from blending a wide range of wines to guarantee a consistent … [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...]
Alente Red Trincadeira Aragonez - Everyday
65% Trincadeira and 35% Aragonez from Alentejo, Portugal. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $9. Sample received for review. From the bottle: "Alente is a Portuguese red wine from the fast growing and up-and-coming region of Alentejo. It is a blend of Trincadeira and … [Read more...]
Loios Vinho Tinto from J Portugal Ramos - Fruit, Fruit and More Fruit
35% Aragones, 35% Trincadeira and 30% Castelao from Alentejo, Portugal. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy Winebow for review purposes. From the winemaker: "Loios is a wine produced in the Alentejo region, located in the south of Portugal. … [Read more...]