Delicate yet aromatic with ethereal fragrances of violet and wild strawberry and a hint of smoke.On the palate it is soft and elegant with lovely balanced ripe fruit coming through and a soft round finish.
A real wine with true personality for just €11.95 and far more interesting than many a straight Pinot coming our of some other countries.
This wine is a Vinho Regional from Lisbon in Portugal. It is a blend of Pinot Noir and Alforcheiro.
Alfrocheiro is quite obscure and being very productive yield wise as well as a relatively early ripener it requires careful vineyard management.
It is an intriguing grape of misty origins. At one time thought to be a relative of Pinot Noir, today the birthplace of Alfrocheiro is assumed to be Portugal, but the jury is still out.
Wines from this grape are noted for their velvety texture, intense spiciness and approachability when young. They also display inky depths of colour and flavors of mint, flowers, black currants and fresh strawberry.
This particular wine is aged in French of Allier oak barrels of 225 Lt from Seguin Moreau for 5 months followed by ageing in bottle for a minimum 5 months after bottling before release.Produced from the Quinta de Porto Franco Single Estate it is a favourite blend of the winemaker Jose Neiva Correia. Those who know and work with this talented man make regular mention of his creativity and the enthusiasm that goes into each of his many and sharply differing wines with their blend of improbable grape varieties and surprising results.
Saude!
THE VINTRY,RATHGAR
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