Marquês de Borba Colheita Tinto

Alentejo DOC of Portugal is one of 13 wine producing regions. It produces ripe, full bodied and fruit forward wines that are a product of the hot, inland region from the Aragonez, Castelao, and Trincadeira varietals. The winemakers are progressive and modern, making wines are often described as “New World” in style. .The region has similarities to California with low rolling hills, limestone and schist soils ideal for winemaking, hot temperatures and lots of sun creating rich, intensely fruity and structured wines.

“My experience as winemaker has taught me that a wine reflects the nature of the earth from which it is born and of those who produce it. Skill, experience and technology enable us to improve, with a high level of precision, the different factors that influence the personality of a wine. " quote from founder and winemaker João Portual Ramos. João Portual Ramos is one of Portugal's rockstar winemakers and ambassador for Portuguese wines. In addition to his own wines, Ramos also consults for a number of other wineries. This wine is made in temperature controlled fermentation of fully de-stemmed bunches in stainless steel tanks, and a smaller part is fermented in marble lagares. Further again in French and American small oak barrels.

Marquês de Borba Colheita Tinto 2017 is a blend of 30% Aragonez, 20% Trincadeira, 15% Petit Verdot, 15% Alicante Bouschet, and 10% Touriga National. It is a deep purple color. Very aromantic and intensely fruity with aromas of blackberry, cherry, tobacco, smoke, vanilla and leather. The palate is dry, medium+body, smooth medium tannins and acid; flavors of blackberry, cherry, tobacco, chocolate, smoke, vanilla, minerals, earth, leather, blueberry, cloves, medium + intensity and long finish. This is a phenomenal wine, great value at $14!

Pair with roast beef, grilled lamb burgers, barbeque pork shoulder or sausages and soft cheeses.