Heritage Alicante Bouschet 2020 - Lunar New Year Edition

Intro: This wine is a tribute to José Manuel de Mello, for his excellence as an entrepreneur and for his passion for wine, but also a tribute to the Alicante Bouschet variety, that became a symbol of the region.

Region: Alentejo (DOC) || Winery: Monte da Ravasqueira

Grapes: Alicante Bouschet

Aging: Aged for 28 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle

ABV: 15% || Decant: 1-2 hours || Serving Temp: 16-18°C

Pairing: Roasted meats, game, cheese, charcuterie

Tasting Notes: The 2020 Heritage Alicante Bouschet reveals dark and typical in Alicante Bouschet’s color. This wine is the maximum expression of what can be an Alicante Bouschet from Alentejo. Powerful and mature in the mouth and nose does not lose the virtue of the grape variety to generate fresh wines and always with notes of green grass or pinewood that help the prolongation of his life. With strong tannins but without affecting the tasting and with the wood that was purposely present it becomes a great wine to keep in your cellar.

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 93 AA