Caves Alianca QUINTA da TERRUGEM Alentejo

Good intensity of fruity aromas reminiscent of ripe blueberries with resin and pepper tones, spicy and tangy in the mouth with plenty of black fruits and warmth, long finish and also quite firm but not too dry. (12 x 75 cl)

Pretty full depth red-purple colour with a quite smokey nose offering some toasty oak and ripe aromatic cinnamon-tinged black fruits. Tight structure showing medium-high alcohol with reasonable acidity and quite tannins that develop a more silky texture in combination with liquoricey dried fruit notes. (12 x 75 cl)

Caves Alianca QUINTA de GARRIDA Touriga Nacional Dao from Portugal, Beiras, Dao by Caves Alianca (6 x 75 cl)

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Caves Alianca VISTA TR Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Portugal from Portugal by Caves Alianca (12 x 75 cl)

Generic Tasting Notes One of three new wines produced by caves Alianca winemaker Francisco Atunes under the guidance of Michel Rolland. Made from Tinta Roriz,Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, the impressive yet elegant first release from the estate has focussed plum and black fruit backed by firm tannins and classy but balanced oak. Producer Notes Alianca is a dynamic private company at the leading edge of modern Portuguese winemaking. A major quality producer using their resources of nearly 600 hectares spread across 7 regions, either owned or farmed under contract, with investment in vineyards continuing apace with new plantings and replanting in all of their properties every year. This includes 45 hectares under vine in the Douro, 100 ha at Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo in the Beiras I.P.R area , 70 ha in Dao, 25 ha owned in Bairrada plus 250 farmed under contract, 65 in the Alentejo, 5 under contract in Estremadura and 60 under contract in Palmela not far from Lisbon. Their other major asset is oenologist Francisco Antunes, who oversees production at 5 different vinification centres and is dedicated to getting the best out of Portugal's native grapes, retaining individual character while making approachable styles.In 1991 Alianca made the strategic decision concentrate on the production of premium regional wines and joined forces with Michel Rolland to create some of the finest wines from the Alentejo at the 96 ha Quinta da Terrugem estate. (6 x 75 cl)

Caves Alianca VISTA RESERVA TN Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Portugal from Portugal by Caves Alianca (12 x 75 cl)

Caves Alianca QUINTA dos QUATRO VENTOS Reserva Douro from Portugal, Douro by Caves Alianca (6 x 75 cl)