One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country's most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco's greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit.
Alianca Dao 2018
14% abv
The hand-picked grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Dao region south of the Douro Valley, where old vines are tended traditionally in granite soil. The grapes undergo a cold, pre-fermentation maceration for five days, followed by a final alcoholic fermentation lasting around four days. The wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation, and is then matured for 12 months in (2nd year) French and Russian oak.
Tasting notes
Aromas of plum, black fruit, mocha and a hint of dark chocolate. Ripe and full-flavoured on the palate with supple tannins, notes of blackberry and wild plum, which follow through to a long and juicy finish.
Food match
Goes well with grilled beef or lamb or robust stew. For a veggie alternative try with spinach and lentil casserole.
TOURIGA NACIONAL 40%, TINTA RORIZ 30%, JAEN 30%
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2018 | Alianca | Duty Paid | Europe | Mencia (Jaen) | Portugal | Red | Still | Tempranillo (Tinto Fino / Tinto Roriz / Tinto de Toro) | Touriga Nacional | Wine- Reference #:
- 17306
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Mencia (Jaen), Tempranillo (Tinto Fino / Tinto Roriz / Tinto de Toro), Touriga Nacional
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No