Herdade Do Rocim
Amphora Vinho Tinto



This wine is lightly tinted, a little redder than a rosato, but not as dark as most red wines. The nose is fruity, yet earthy. I smell red plums, blackberries, cherries, and a faint licorice note. The mouthfeel is full and clean, almost a creamy presentation of red fruit. The tannins are light, but the acidity is very refreshing. I wouldn't fault you for dropping an ice cube in it for summer enjoyment. I heard someone say they wanted to make sangria from it, and that sounds like a good idea. I'll just sip mine, though.
This wine is lightly tinted, a little redder than a rosato, but not as dark as most red wines. The nose is fruity, yet earthy. I smell red plums, blackberries, cherries, and a faint licorice note. The mouthfeel is full and clean, almost a creamy presentation of red fruit. The tannins are light, but the acidity is very refreshing. I wouldn't fault you for dropping an ice cube in it for summer enjoyment. I heard someone say they wanted to make sangria from it, and that sounds like a good idea. I'll just sip mine, though.
Jun 5th, 2025
Dark purple fruits, some mushroom style earth, a little stemmy. Nice for a simple dinner.
Dark purple fruits, some mushroom style earth, a little stemmy. Nice for a simple dinner.
Jan 27th, 2021
Not as rustic as the white. Still muted in flavor and body.
Not as rustic as the white. Still muted in flavor and body.
Nov 10th, 2017Wild funky red. Meat chocolate toffee. Then red apples and acid. Dusty fruit. $16
Wild funky red. Meat chocolate toffee. Then red apples and acid. Dusty fruit. $16
Nov 17th, 2014Spicy and smooth. This one goes down effortlessly.
Spicy and smooth. This one goes down effortlessly.
Nov 16th, 2021
Good mid-week food wine.. Nice amphora red wine, fine tannin, good fruit, light earthy clay notes. Shawarma.
Good mid-week food wine.. Nice amphora red wine, fine tannin, good fruit, light earthy clay notes. Shawarma.
Apr 24th, 2021
The amphora process gives this wine a very unique quality that is difficult to describe: funky, primitive (in a good way), and forceful. Aromas of greens and hot peppers. The taste brings forth that hot pepper with eucalyptus, earth, and blackberry. Remarkable.
The amphora process gives this wine a very unique quality that is difficult to describe: funky, primitive (in a good way), and forceful. Aromas of greens and hot peppers. The taste brings forth that hot pepper with eucalyptus, earth, and blackberry. Remarkable.
Jan 30th, 2021I really like it! Simple, fresh, red berries, well balanced, not too acidic. This falls into the category of minimal intervention traditional produced wines that are currently my favorite. I'm not familiar with any of the grapes used. I'm interested in winemakers using ingenious traditional varieties that are lesser known. That is the case here.
I really like it! Simple, fresh, red berries, well balanced, not too acidic. This falls into the category of minimal intervention traditional produced wines that are currently my favorite. I'm not familiar with any of the grapes used. I'm interested in winemakers using ingenious traditional varieties that are lesser known. That is the case here.
Jun 27th, 2020