Winery Herdade do Rocim - Alicante Bouschet

Winery Herdade do RocimAlicante Bouschet

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Alicante Bouschet of Winery Herdade do Rocim is a red wine from the region 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 Alicante Bouschet from the Winery Herdade do Rocim

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Alicante Bouschet of Winery Herdade do Rocim in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, chocolate

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

cinnamon, pepper

Wine with floral taste

violet

Wine with vegetal taste

rhubarb

On the nose the Alicante Bouschet of Winery Herdade do Rocim in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, clove or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade do Rocim's Alicante Bouschet.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Saint-Macaire

Saint-Macaire noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. Saint-Macaire noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Alicante Bouschet - 2018
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Alicante Bouschet - 2017
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Alicante Bouschet - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Alicante Bouschet - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Alicante Bouschet - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 411110
Alicante Bouschet - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 411110
Alicante Bouschet - 2012
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Alicante Bouschet from Winery Herdade do Rocim are 2018, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Herdade do Rocim

The winery offers 44 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejano

The Winery Herdade do Rocim is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 2000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 200 of of Alentejano wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

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: Beurré

Typical aroma of white wines aged in oak barrels and wines that have undergone malolactic fermentation.

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