Winery Encostas d'Alqueva - Reserva

Winery Encostas d'AlquevaReserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Reserva of Winery Encostas d'Alqueva is a red wine from the region of Alentejo of Alentejano.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Reserva from the Winery Encostas d'Alqueva

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Reserva of Winery Encostas d'Alqueva in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Encostas d'Alqueva's Reserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Primitivo

From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.

Last vintages of this wine

Reserva - 2017
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Reserva - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Reserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Reserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 311100
Reserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Reserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 2.6110.500
Reserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 311100

The best vintages of Reserva from Winery Encostas d'Alqueva are 2016, 2017, 2013, 2015 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Encostas d'Alqueva

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejo in the region of Alentejano

The Winery Encostas d'Alqueva is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 15000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 1500 of of Alentejo wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Alentejo

The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.


The wine region of Alentejano

Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.

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The word of the wine: Methuselah

Bottle with a capacity of 6 litres (synonymous with imperial).

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