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Aluado Alicante Bouschet

Aluado Alicante Bouschet 2017

THREE Gold for this gorgeous Portuguese red

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Description They said he was 'aluado' ('loony') but the ever inventive José Neiva Correia has proved his doubters wrong. Alicante Bouschet produces some of the world's deepest coloured wines and is often used to enhance Portugal's top reds. Here you find it in its pure form thanks to José. A legend of Portuguese wine, he combines generations of tradition with an inquisitive spirit undimmed at 60+ years of age. Following on from last year's triple Gold medal triumph, José again used grapes from his own historic estate, Quinta de Porto Franco, which dates back to the 12th century and is thought to be the oldest vineyard in Alenquer. Thanks to a great season, Aluado 2017 is a big, rich wine best served with roast meats - try with pork or rack of lamb.

Wine File
Colour: Red
Wine Style: Red - Full Bodied
Country: Portugal
Region: Vinho Regional de Lisboa
Vintage: 2017
Cellaring:
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 750.0ml
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