Wines from Alentejano

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DFJ Vinhos 2008 Monte Altentejano Tinto Red (Alentejano)

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Price $8

Spicy wine from the wood and from the ripe berry fruits. The acidity is light, a sideshow to the juicy fruit, flavors of nutmeg and red cherries and a fine kick of dry tannin. — R.V. (4/1/2010)

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J. Portugal Ramos 2008 Vila Santa White (Alentejano)

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Price $10

A wood-aged white with light toast character to complement the creamy pear and melon flavors. It is full in the mouth, rounded and soft. — R.V. (4/1/2010)

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Companhia das Quintas 2007 Farizoa Red (Alentejano)

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This offers fresh, red currant fruits, broadened with wood aging, with a tight edge of tannins and dryness. That said, it is showing early signs of maturity and is definitely ready to drink. — R.V. (8/1/2010)

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Cortes de Cima 2009 Chamine Red (Alentejano)

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Price $12

A fresh-faced wine, bright with berry fruits, a light layer of tannins and a soft, easy texture. There is some stalkiness but this is great as a delicious, easy wine. — R.V. (8/1/2010)

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Monte do Pintor 2007 Pequeno Pintor Red (Alentejano)

Price $19

Fresh berry fruits, with stalky tannins and a fine juicy acidity give an easy, soft and ripe wine. Short wood aging has softened the bursting fruit and added a light touch of spice. — R.V. (12/15/2010)

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Parras Vinhos 2007 Pera Doce Reserva Red (Alentejano)

Price $13

Juicy, elegant fruit is supported by firm tannins and a vivid texture. Refreshing acidity from black currant flavors, structured by wood and spice, finishing bright and fresh. — R.V. (12/15/2010)

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Herdade do Rocim 2009 Rocim Branco White (Alentejano)

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Price $17

Rich and full-bodied, this white has almond, peach and mango flavors. In the mouth, it feels rich and concentrated, the acidity slow to reveal itself. — R.V. (12/15/2010)

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Monte Novo e Figueirinha 2004 Fonte Mouro Reserva Red (Alentejano)

Price $12

Smoky aromas lead to a firmly tannic wine. It feels heavily extracted, giving a bitterness to the texture, while adding bitter chocolate to the black berry flavor. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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