Alicante Bouschet Tinto

Vintage 2017
by Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal SA
Varietal Alicante Henri Bouschet
Color red
Region Setúbal Terras do Sado
Country Portugal
Medal Score
7.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherrydark plumcedarsmoked meatblack pepperlicorice
Palate

Full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins and moderate acidity, offering a dense, velvety texture that coats the mouth.

Finish

Long and persistent, with lingering notes of smoked paprika, dark chocolate, and a hint of iron.

Food Pairings
  • • Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • Beef short ribs braised in red wine
  • • Smoked duck breast with cherry glaze
  • • Aged Manchego cheese
  • • Portuguese-style blood sausage (morcilla)
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2030

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concurso de Vinhos Escanções de Portugal 2020
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze International Wine Challenge 2021

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