Winery Sovibor - Borba

Winery SoviborBorba

3.1
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Borba of Winery Sovibor 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 Borba from the Winery Sovibor

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Borba of Winery Sovibor in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Sovibor's Borba.

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

Discover the grape variety: Planta nova

A very old indigenous grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time in Spain, more precisely in the western region of Valencia, where it is practically no longer multiplied today. It is said to be the result of a natural cross between the heftakilo and the rojal tinta, which are both black varieties. Planta nova can still be found in Portugal, Argentina, South Africa, ... almost unknown in France. A long time ago it was also harvested as a table grape, which is no longer the case today.

Last vintages of this wine

Borba - 2018
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Borba - 2017
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 311100
Borba - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Borba - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Borba - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Borba - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 2.7110.500
Borba - 2012
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 2.7110.500

The best vintages of Borba from Winery Sovibor are 2018, 2016, 2011, 2015 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Sovibor

The winery offers 24 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
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 Sovibor is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 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 300000 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: Velouté

Said of a wine that is soft and caressing in the mouth.

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