Esporão Alicante Bouschet

Alicante Bouschet is a dyeing caste of French origin, which gives body wine, concentration and good evolution capacity. This wine results from the expression of the Bouschet Alicante caste in 3 distinct origins, in a year especially for the good performance of this variety. Monsaraz's Reguengos Sub-region contributed to the intensity, texture and concentration and the Portalegre Sub-region promoted its vitality.

Vinification / Internship

Manual vintage. Alcoholic fermentation, followed by malo -fermentation in small capacity concrete tulips. An year in 5000 liters (30% of the lot), French oak and 500 liters barrels (70% of the lot). Followed by at least two years in bottle.

COLOR: Deep and concentrated.

AROMA: Complex aroma of the caste that gave rise to it, with notes of plum, black chocolate and slight leather.

Taste: The classic structure of austerous tannins is complemented by consistent and rich fruit intensity and a long and spicy ending.

Awards

Wine Enthusiast

93 pts | 2013 Cellar Selection

92 PTS | 2012

91 pts | 2009