Guarda Rios Gold Edition Red 2022

 Intro: The name means King Fisher due to the presence of these birds on the estate as well as the fact they are migratory birds which flew in like the wine maker when he joined MR.

Region: Alentejo (V.R) || Winery: Monte da Ravasqueira

Grapes: Aragones, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet

Aging: 10 months in French Oak Barrels

ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 45-60 minutes || Serving Temp: 16-18°C 

Pairing: Grilled Pork, Italian Pasta dishes, Spicy   dishes, Roast Chicken

Tasting Notes: Dark and deep colour. Intense nose with spicy notes and notes of wild berries, forest, and a touch of vanilla. The combination of Syrah with, the typical, Alicante Bouschet and Aragonês, gives this wine a very own identity and a balance between the ripe fruit and freshness. With the identity of the region well present, it also brings modernity in its profile.

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 91 BA