Alente

For a token SRP of $9.99, there is no longer an excuse to skip or skimp on wine. Like the diverse and delightful country these wines come from, they will bring unlimited joy to your table and tongue. We also hope to introduce you to their upper level relatives in a future report. Follow technical information. Now your job is to try them. Enjoy!

CONTROLLED ORIGIN DENOMINATION – DOC ALENTEJO
TYPE: Red
YEAR: 2007
WINEMAKER: José Fonseca
GRAPES: Trincadeira, Aragonez
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Portugal
REGION: Alentejo
OENOLOGY

The wine was made from selected grapes of the two varieties.
The grapes were destemmed and fermented in small vats at a
controlled temperature (25º to 27ºC). Maceration was intense
and lengthy. After fermentation the pulp was pressed and malolactic
fermentation took place. The wine had aged in French and
American oak barrels. After ageing the blend was prepared and
the wine was stabilised and filtered prior to bottling. It ages in
the bottle before being released to the market.

TASTING NOTES
ALENTE red is garnet coloured with hints of violet. Its aroma
is intense of black fruits and wild berries. It is well balanced,
rich and full-bodied with the wood thoroughly integrated, to
give the wine complexity and persistence. The finish is vivid
but smooth and velvety. We liked it slightly chilled.Lovely with blue cheese or burgers.

SERVING SUGGESTION
This wine is good for pairing with baked fatty fish, all kind of
barbecue meats. It is also excellent with strong cheeses and
highly seasoned dishes (Mexican and Asian gastronomies).
Recommended serving temperature: 16º to 18ºC (61º to 64ºF).

DRINKING SUGGESTION
It can be drunk now or stored for 4 to 5 years after bottling, as
long as the storage conditions are suitable.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Bottle: Bordeaux
Stopper: Natural cork
| TECHNICAL FILE |
ALENTEJO WINE . PORTUGAL
PH. +351 266 730 180 . F. +351 266 730 182
info@enoforumwines.com | http://www.enoforumwines.com

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