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AB Alentejo Alicante Bouschet
Alentejano, Portugal
The high score on this mostly reflects at how well composed this one still is at 13 years of age. Still plenty of primary fruit it is starting to show maturity with deeper complexity. The tannins have started to resolve into medium grain, the acidity is ample and the length is persistent and long. Not super complex but delicious and again another example of why this should be Alentejo's grape like Argentina has Malbec and NZ has Sauvignon Blanc. In other examples, I've had the grape shows good diversity in style with wines of less oak and more acidity.
The high score on this mostly reflects at how well composed this one still is at 13 years of age. Still plenty of primary fruit it is starting to show maturity with deeper complexity. The tannins have started to resolve into medium grain, the acidity is ample and the length is persistent and long. Not super complex but delicious and again another example of why this should be Alentejo's grape like Argentina has Malbec and NZ has Sauvignon Blanc. In other examples, I've had the grape shows good diversity in style with wines of less oak and more acidity.
Jan 2nd, 2023I love the expression of this grape in Alentejo, it is well suited to the dry, hot climate.
Purple flowers, some savory, blue and red fruits, a ripe and fleshy tannin. #esporao
I love the expression of this grape in Alentejo, it is well suited to the dry, hot climate.
Purple flowers, some savory, blue and red fruits, a ripe and fleshy tannin. #esporao
2009, ripe and explosive with blackberry, cassis, spice and black plum, juicy and heady.
2009, ripe and explosive with blackberry, cassis, spice and black plum, juicy and heady.
Sep 8th, 2014I think Alicante Bouschet might just be on of the best grapes made as a single varietal in the Alentejo region of Potugal and this wine helps prove this again! Black and red fruits, sweet and fairly well integrated oak, with dollops of chocolate, black raspberries and subtle spice. The palate is juicy and full bodied, with really nice length, simply delicious!
I think Alicante Bouschet might just be on of the best grapes made as a single varietal in the Alentejo region of Potugal and this wine helps prove this again! Black and red fruits, sweet and fairly well integrated oak, with dollops of chocolate, black raspberries and subtle spice. The palate is juicy and full bodied, with really nice length, simply delicious!
Sep 22nd, 2013