ALICANTEBOUSCHET 2009
Appearance
Deep dark plum skin with inky black crimson tears
Aroma
Big! Bold! Daring! Manly! – yet” teasingly elegant”. Exciting symphony of flavours evolving around figs, raisins, fresh red cherries with subtle notes of mulberry, spice, mocca and mint.
Palate
Ripe black cherry and dense fruitcake flavour preceding a long liquorice – laced finish. Alluringly complex wine boasting big aromas, assertive tannins and harmonizing acidity!
Varietal Constituents
100% Alicante Bouschet
Food Ideas
Goose liver with variation of figs; Venison with black berry sauce, spinach and potato gratin; Roasted black pork from the Alentejo with spring onions in apple sauce.
Temperature for serving 18°
Region
Lagoa, Algarve
