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Alianca Vinhos de Portugal

Earthy blackberry, hints of warm vanilla spice, with ripe plummy fruit and a characterful finish.

Producer Information

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.

Wine Making

The hand-picked grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Douro Valley, where old vines are planted in schist soil in the `patamares` system. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats controlled at 30 degrees with maceration on the skins for 10-12 days in total.

Tasting Note

Earthy blackberry, hints of warm vanilla spice on the nose with ripe plummy fruit on the palate and a characterful finish.

Food Matching

A delicious partner to veal, lamb, or a platter of firm mature cheeses.

Technical Details

Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro Valley
Abv	13%
Grapes	Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa
Wine Body	Full
More Features	Vegetarian, Vegan
Oak Ageing	None
Closure Type	Screw Cap
Case Size	6
Unit Size	75 CL
Sulphites	Yes

Technical details
Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro Valley
ABV	13%
Unit Size	75CL
Grapes	Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa
Wine Body	Full
Oak Ageing	None
Closure	Screw Cap
Sulphites	Yes
More Features	Vegetarian Vegan