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Aliança Dão, DOC Dão 2019

PAL280

Bacalhôa (formerly Aliança)

A fresh, juicy, characterful red wine from the high altitude vineyards of the Dão.

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One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from...

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Production

The hand-picked grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Dao region south of the Douro Valley, where old vines are tended traditionally in granite soil. The grapes undergo a cold, pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days, followed by a final alcoholic fermentation lasting around 4 days. The wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation, and is then matured for 12 months in (2nd year) French and Russian oak.

Tasting notes

Aromas of plum, black fruit, mocha and a hint of dark chocolate. Ripe and full-flavoured on the palate with supple tannins, notes of blackberry and wild plum, which follow through to a long and juicy finish.

Food match

Goes well with grilled beef or lamb or robust stew. For a veggie alternative try with spinach and lentil casserole.

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