Alicante Bouschet is a distinctive grape, known as a ‘teinturier’, which means it has both red skin and red flesh, unlike most wine grapes which have clear flesh. In Portugal, it has found a welcoming home in the warm Alentejo region. The wines from Alicante Bouschet are full-bodied, deep, almost opaque in colour, and packed with intense flavours of dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, often accompanied by notes of spice and cocoa. With a robust tannic structure and a long finish, Alicante Bouschet wines are ideal for ageing, where they can develop further complexity.
Portuguese Alicante Bouschet
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£12.50Deep ruby in colour. The nose boasts vibrant aromas of ripe cherries, juicy blackberries and blackcurrants. On the palate, plush tannins give a lovely mouthfeel and a crisp acidity carries the mellow fruit flavours onto the smooth finish.
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£16.99Herdade do Peso comprises 457 hectares in Vidígueira, a sub-region of Alentejo, of which 160 hectares are planted under vine. Their vineyards sit against a backdrop of gently rolling hills and the new eco-friendly winery boasts an on-site reservoir and olive groves dating back to Roman times. Despite its southerly […]
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£30.50Herdade do Peso comprises 457 hectares in Vidígueira, a sub-region of Alentejo, of which 160 hectares are planted under vine. Their vineyards sit against a backdrop of gently rolling hills and the new eco-friendly winery boasts an on-site reservoir and olive groves dating back to Roman times. Despite its southerly […]
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