Winery Rio SolWinemaker's Selection Alicante Bouschet
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Winemaker's Selection Alicante Bouschet of the Winery Rio Sol is in the top 20 of wines of Vale do São Francisco.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rio Sol's Winemaker's Selection Alicante Bouschet.
Discover the grape variety: Raisin de Corinthe
Light and fruity reds to drink young, with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate, featuring signature aromas of red fruits (redcurrant, strawberry) and sweet notes. Mainly destined for Corinth raisins (currants), a speciality of the Peloponnese. Emblematic of Aegean viticulture, grown in Greece, Australia and California for raisins and a few simple wines. Greek black seedless (apyrene) variety with small, intensely coloured berries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Winemaker's Selection Alicante Bouschet from Winery Rio Sol are 2013, 2009, 0, 2008
Informations about the Winery Rio Sol
The Winery Rio Sol is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Vale do São Francisco to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vale do São Francisco
Unique tropical Brazilian vineyard (Bahia/Pernambuco), semi-arid irrigated climate by the river allowing 2 harvests/year year-round. Signature Syrah and Tempranillo as solar red kings: warm with blackberry, candied plum, black cherry, pepper, sweet spices and cocoa touch, round tannins and bright fruit. Aromatic Moscato as star white (fresh grape, flowers, citrus), lively Chenin Blanc. Fruity tropical sparkling wines.
The wine region of Bahia
Tropical vineyard in the Vale do São Francisco (9°S), 1,000 km from the equator, semi-arid climate (600 mm, 3,100 hours of sun/year) enabling 2. 5 harvests per year, unique in the world. Syrah is the signature full-bodied and sun-drenched red with intense blackberry, candied plum, pepper and spiced notes, round tannins and brilliant fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo complement.
The word of the wine: Mineral
Taste reminiscent of gunflint, chalk and many nuances of the mineral world, and reinforcing, especially in white wines, the notion of freshness and the sappy character.
