Generic Tasting Notes Lively fruit on the nose and palate dominated by black cherries and blackberries, reasonable intensity for basically a straightforward wine with good balance of fruit and tannins, soft-ish finish with hints of vanilla and earthy spice. 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. Vinification Winemaker (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
Portugal, Douro
Producer:
Caves Alianca
Product ID:
411
Caves AliancaFORAL GRANDE ESCOLHA Douro
Description: Generic Tasting Notes Aromatic and earthy with dried fruits and a tad of vanilla; attractive and quite rich combo of liquorice, ripe red fruits, morello cherries and damsons; well balanced and good length of flavour in tandem with subtle dryness. 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. Vinification Winemaker (6 x 75 cl) Price: £48.41
Caves Alianca QUINTA dos QUATRO VENTOS Douro
Description: Generic Tasting Notes One of three new wines produced by caves Aliancawinemaker 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) Price: £75.97
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Caves Alianca Galeria Bical Bairrada
Description: Generic Tasting Notes Intense and pungent aromas of ripe grapes, pineapple and peach with undertones of spicy flowers; good fresh fruit concentration in the mouth, complex and tangy citrus finish. 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. Vinification Winemaker
Caves Alianca PARTICULAR Palmela D.O.
Description: Generic Tasting Notes Elegant floral aromas hinting at honey and spices are backed up by powerful wild blackberry and blueberry fruit; chocolately, earthy and warm with rich cherry notes, good concentration and weight; velvety and showing surprisingly soft tannins, long ripe fruit and intensity. 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. Vinification Winemaker (12 x 75 cl) Price: £87.71
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Caves Alianca QUINTA da TERRUGEM Alentejo
Description: Generic Tasting Notes Quite closed on the nose but revealing hints of smoke, earth and rich ripe fruit; concentrated and fiery, ripe and maturing black fruits, quite high acidity and firm tannic grip. 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. Vinification Winemaker (6 x 75 cl) Price: £77.38
