Encosta do Guadiana Alicante Bouschet
Vintage 2018
by Soc. Agrícola Encosta do Guadiana, Lda
Varietal Alicante Henri Bouschet
Color red
Region igp Alentejano,Alentejano
Country Portugal
Medal Score
5.0
3 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
black cherrydark plumsmoked meatblack peppercedarviolets
Palate
Full-bodied with firm tannins and moderate acidity, offering a dense, velvety texture that coats the mouth.
Finish
Long finish with persistent notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of iron-like minerality.
Food Pairings
- • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- • beef piri piri stew
- • aged sheep's milk cheese
- • pork alentejana
- • roasted duck with cherries
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Silver Texsom International Wine Awards 2021
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze International Wine Challenge 2021
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