João Portugal Ramos

Vila Santa Alentejo Red Blend

8.714 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Alentejo, Alentejano, Portugal
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
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Aromas of underripe blackberries, tomato leaf, wet concrete. Blue and black fruit flavors accented with mushroom, soy sauce, white pepper. Good acidity and balance helped it with the pasta and spicy marinara sauce we had for dinner. Tannins are fairly assertive. Not a terribly complex wine, but it delivers enjoyment and good value for the money ($12).

Aromas of underripe blackberries, tomato leaf, wet concrete. Blue and black fruit flavors accented with mushroom, soy sauce, white pepper. Good acidity and balance helped it with the pasta and spicy marinara sauce we had for dinner. Tannins are fairly assertive. Not a terribly complex wine, but it delivers enjoyment and good value for the money ($12).

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2017
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.7

Joe had this 9 years ago

Joe had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2016
Charles Mires

Very good. Huge value

Very good. Huge value

Aug 11th, 2018
Jamie Beckman

My new fave el cheapo. Extremely drinkable and bargain-basement-priced.

My new fave el cheapo. Extremely drinkable and bargain-basement-priced.

Jun 4th, 2018
Cody Harris

On the nose: upfront a bit of an animal like scent, mind goes to a horse stable. Beyond that it’s a bit earthy as well. Hints of blackberry. Taste is particularly dull compared to the nose. More cranberry taste. Maybe some hints of leafiness?

On the nose: upfront a bit of an animal like scent, mind goes to a horse stable. Beyond that it’s a bit earthy as well. Hints of blackberry. Taste is particularly dull compared to the nose. More cranberry taste. Maybe some hints of leafiness?

Oct 25th, 2017
Frank Lin

Sweet, pleasant drinking. Lite fruity.

Sweet, pleasant drinking. Lite fruity.

Oct 2nd, 2017
Eric

South lyndale liquor

South lyndale liquor

Sep 13th, 2017
Becca B

Soft and warm. Not a lot of body but ok flavor

Soft and warm. Not a lot of body but ok flavor

Jun 13th, 2017
Jesica Mangun

So yummy that I went out and bought another bottle.

So yummy that I went out and bought another bottle.

May 28th, 2017
Brian Gould

Brian had this 6 years ago

Brian had this 6 years ago

Feb 15th, 2020