Júlio Bastos
Grande Reserva Dona Maria Alentejano Red Blend
Alentejano, Portugal
SRP $120. Deep ruby, high concentration. Lifted rose, basil, juicy plum, blackberry, and blueberry, bell pepper, smoke, cedar/leather, medicinal, dried herbs, compost, pepper, dark currant, nutmeg, clove, fresh tart cassis. Minerality on the palate. Medium intensity, medium finish, supple medium+ tannins, and acidity. Sweet vanilla on the finish. 100% Alicante Bouchet. 14% abv. 2 years in Barrique/French oak. Foot trodden.
SRP $120. Deep ruby, high concentration. Lifted rose, basil, juicy plum, blackberry, and blueberry, bell pepper, smoke, cedar/leather, medicinal, dried herbs, compost, pepper, dark currant, nutmeg, clove, fresh tart cassis. Minerality on the palate. Medium intensity, medium finish, supple medium+ tannins, and acidity. Sweet vanilla on the finish. 100% Alicante Bouchet. 14% abv. 2 years in Barrique/French oak. Foot trodden.
Oct 2nd, 2019