Marquesa de Alorna Grande Reserve Tinto 0,75 ltr 14%

0.75 liters 14%

Country: Portugal

Region: Tejo

Type: Red

Grape variety(s): nb

Alcohol: 14%

Description: Aromas of blackberry, raspberry and wild flowers. Spicy, chocolate and new oak due to the wood aging. Notes of full ripe berries, vanilla and spices from French oak. Despite firm tannins, a soft mouthfeel. Very long full and firm aftertaste.

Gastronomy: Serving 16-18°C. Perfect “Dinner” wine!! Delicious with roast meat, game and red meat.

Extra information:

Soft pressing of the grapes. Maceration at a controlled temperature of 15°C. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 23°C. After that, a minimum of 12 months aging in new French oak.

Quita da Alorna has 220 hectares. to vineyards. In addition to viticulture, they are also engaged in agriculture and forestry on their 1,900 ha. ground.

Marquesa

The two showpieces of Quinta da Alorna. The composition of the grapes has been kept secret for years by winemaker Martta Reis Simões. We can say that the wines have had a lot of barrel aging, but not at the expense of fruitiness and freshness. Several times awarded by, among others, Robert Parker and the Guia Copo & Alma.

Tinto

This secret blend has an intense aroma in which floral notes and very ripe fruit come to the fore. Afterwards you will also taste chocolate, tobacco and white pepper. This wine was aged for 14 months in new French oak barrels. Goes well with roasted goat cheese, venison and spicy dishes. Is at its best between 16 – 18ºC.