Winery Fado - Selection Alicante Bouschet

Winery FadoSelection Alicante Bouschet

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Selection Alicante Bouschet of Winery Fado is a red wine from the region of Alentejo of Alentejano.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Selection Alicante Bouschet from the Winery Fado

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Selection Alicante Bouschet of Winery Fado in the region of Alentejano is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Selection Alicante Bouschet of Winery Fado in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fado's Selection Alicante Bouschet.

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

Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo

The black Carcajolo is a grape variety originating from Italy. 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 medium-sized bunches and large grapes. The Carcajolo noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Selection Alicante Bouschet - 2017
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Selection Alicante Bouschet - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Selection Alicante Bouschet - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Selection Alicante Bouschet - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 411110
Selection Alicante Bouschet - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Selection Alicante Bouschet - 2012
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Selection Alicante Bouschet from Winery Fado are 2014, 2016, 2015, 2013 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Fado

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This winery is part of the Terras de Alter Companhia de Vinhos.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejo in the region of Alentejano

The Winery Fado is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 4000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 400 of of Alentejo wines
In the top 50000 of red wines
In the top 80000 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: Piccolo

Small bottle with a capacity of 20 centilitres.

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