2021 FitaPreta Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Review

40% Aragonez, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Trincadeira, and 10% Castelao. Purple/ruby/blue in color, mostly opaque although slightly flat. The nose is nice with black raspberries, spice and slight char. Medium to full bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, black raspberries, anise and char. Good finish. This is a very solid wine that is drinking well now. It is a great value. Drink over the next five to eight years. A nice mid-week pizza wine, this should work well with meats or fowl or even roasted veggies.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2021

Current Price:

$27.00USD

Portugal's Alentejo Wine Region: One Region, Eight DOC Labels

Alentejo is Portugal's largest political region, encompassing about one-third of the country. It's also the least densely populated region in Portugal. About 10 percent of Alentejo is devoted to vineyards. Much of the rest is used for growing cereal grains and olives.

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2018 Adega da Cartuxa EA, Portugal, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$9.00USD

This red blend from Portugal is made from 35% Aragonez, 30% Trincadeira, 20% Alicante Bouschet, and 15% Syrah. It is fermented in steel, stabilized and meant for immediate consumption. Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is sweaty, dusty with red berries. On the palate, the red berries come thru with a tart acidity. Some char/smoky notes which is interesting (must be from the Syrah). This is an easy wine to drink both on the palate, and on the wallet. It will work better with food and would be a nice choice for a party with burgers or ribs off the gri

2021 Herdade do Esporão Vinho Regional Alentejano Monte Velho Rosé, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$12.00USD

This is a Rose from Portugal made from Touriga Nacional, Aragonêz, Tinta Caiada, Syrah, and Trincadeira. Pink in color with some violet hues, clear and bright. The nose is tight but opens to show strawberries and slight raspberries. Lower acidity. Light tannins. On the palate, strawberries. Moderate finish. This is easy to drink. Nice on its own, it works well with snacks like olives and nuts. Good value in Rose.

2017 José Maria da Fonseca Vinho Regional Alentejano José de Sousa, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

Score:

Grade:

B-

Current Price:

$19.00USD

This is a blend of 58% Grand Noir, 22% Trincadeira and 20% Aragonês (Tempranillo) made in amphora from Portugal. Purple/ruby in color, flat and partially opaque. The nose has some red fruit qualities with spice and tobacco. Light to medium bodied with lighter tannins. On the palate, a bit more alive. Tart cherries with a bit of a cough drop finish. I have had this wine before and it seems this wine or at least this bottle is just past prime at this point. Probably best to look for younger vintages as this is usually a nice wine and a great value.

2020 Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Rosé, Portugal, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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Grade:

Current Price:

$15.00USD

This is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, and Aragonez. Very pale pink/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has lots of cranberries with nice minerality. With air, the nose expanded to have some strawberries and slight earthiness. Good acidity. Light bodied. On the palate, raspberries and cranberries. Tart. Turning more to strawberries with a slightly oily texture on the finish. 12.5%ABV but some warmth. This will work better with lighter foods or seafoods but would work with a pizza too. Drink over the next year.

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