Vinhas Velhas do Rocim Tinto
Alentejo, Portugal
Aragonez, Touriga nacional, Trincadeira
Winegrower Pedro is a great ambassador of Alentejo. His wood-aged wine should encompass this special region in a bottle: Firm, full of dark fruit, soft herbs and with a nice peppery finish.
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Product number:
LE1070X
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About the winemaker
“I bought a small estate in 2010 with several indigenous grape varieties in the vineyards. Since then we have changed and renovated a lot. The wine cellar is filled with modern equipment and we now work with as many natural products as possible. I make these Vinhas Velhas from the oldest vines on the domain, which are 60 years old. This gives the wine its typical concentration and body."
Pedro ribeiro
Product information
| Winemaker | Pedro Ribeiro |
|---|---|
| Wine estate | Herdade do Rocim |
| Grape | aragonez, touriga nacional, trincadeira |
| Year | 2022 |
| Origin | Alentejo, Portugal |
| Harvest per hectare | 60 hl/ha |
| Grapevines | 60 years old |
| Soil | clay, slate |
| Vine culture | organic |
| Tasting profile | deep (bold, deep red) |
| Tastes like | blackberries, laurel, pepper, thyme |
| Pair with | beef roll, grilled aubergines, stew |
Alentejo, Portugal
The biggest risk to wine growing in Alentejo is the heat in July and August. They therefore harvest early in August to prevent the grapes from becoming overripe and therefore mainly use native grapes that can withstand a blow. For this wine these are Aragonez, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional. The aragonez, known in Spain as tempranillo, produces wines with less acidity and tannin than elsewhere in Spain or Portugal. Trincadeira, which ripens early, does have that tannin and also gives the wine its hint of eucalyptus. The Touriga Nacional is a grape with a lot of character and intense flavors and is seen as Portuguese answer to Cabernet Sauvignon; powerful and full.
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