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Laithwaites Wine Aluado Alicante Bouschet Red Wine - 6 Bottles (75cl) - Laithwaites Wine

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During the whole fermentative process, pumping over 2 times per day, using each time half of the volume contained in the vat. A legend of Portuguese wine, he combines generations of tradition with an inquisitive spirit undimmed at 60-plus years of age. We recommend you switch to using Microsoft Edge or another more modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Apple users only).

Rarely used on its own, Alicante Bouschet from the cooler Lisboa region can obviously produce an impressively structured wine. This wine has won many awards: the 2020 vintage was awarded Gold from the USA Wine Ratings, and the 2018 vintage was awarded Silver from the Berlin Wine Trophy. That didn’t deter José - a talented winemaker, credited by wine journo Tim Atkin as the man behind Portugal’s wine revolution. So ask for it, they they say they don’t have it ask if them for another wine you can’t pronounce, or walk out singing “it’s all about the grape, bout the grape”.

Of course by the time I drank the Aluado 2018 Alicante Bouchet "Reserva" it was no longer available much to my great dismay. Here, he keeps a watchful eye on the vineyards, where plenty of sun and cooling Atlantic breezes help grapes ripen slowly, boosting the development of aromatic and flavor complexity. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The wine Maker is Jose Neiva Correia, who’s known in Portugal as MISTER WINE, and is owner with his brothers and sisters and is Chief wine maker at DFJ Vinhos. Velvet black fruit Alicante plays a minor role in many of Portugal’s reds but José Neiva Correia decided to give it centre stage.

A cross between Petit Bouschet and Grenache that resulted in both high-quality juice and a midnight-black colour.When Jose Neiva Correira first decided to make a red from pure Alicante Bouschet, a grape usually only used as part of a blend, everyone thought he was mad 'aluado'. Thanks to a great season, Aluado 2015 is a big, rich wine best served with roast meats - try with pork or rack of lamb. Velvety, black fruit Alicante plays a minor role in many of Portugal’s reds, but José Neiva Correia decided to give it centre stage. Because winemaking is more than just a profession for these guys, it’s a way of life and source of pride.

Following on from last year’s five Gold medal triumph, José again used grapes from his own historic estate, Quinta de Porto Franco, which dates back to the 12th century and is thought to have the oldest vineyard in Alenquer. A legend of Portuguese wine, he combines generations of tradition with an inquisitive spirit undimmed at 60+ years of age. Although individual vintage reports are still being written, some key vintages of the past 40 years have region-specific reports. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.Following on from last year's triple Gold medal triumph, José again used grapes from his own historic estate, Quinta de Porto Franco, which dates back to the 12th century and is thought to be the oldest vineyard in Alenquer. The 2018 Reserva was thick black with little or no light getting through, more "body" than the 2021.

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