Wines from Alentejano

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Cortes de Cima 2010 Chamine White (Alentejano)

Price $13

A blend of four grapes, including Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, the white Chaminé has a full feel to it. An open oily texture also preserves herbaceous crispness and a final burst of acidity. — R.V. (8/1/2011)

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Cortes de Cima 2008 Incognito Syrah (Alentejano)

Price $60

Earthbound Syrah, with plenty of acidity to go with the berry fruits. It pushes its freshness as much as its weighty black flavors, with a warm ripe feel to it. — R.V. (8/1/2011)

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Casa de Santa Vitoria 2010 Branco White (Alentejano)

A pear-and pineapple-flavored wine, lifted with bright fresh acidity. There is a smooth texture that comes from ripe fruit. Drink now to enjoy its crispness. — R.V. (8/1/2011)

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Caves Velhas 2010 Romeira Red (Alentejano)

Full-bodied, rounded and soft wine. It has plenty of ripe plum and spice flavors along with an edge of toast. Attractive, juicy wine for drinking now. — R.V. (11/1/2011)

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Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2009 Senses Touriga Nacional (Alentejano)

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Intensely dark colored wine, perfumed, rich and opulent. Its richness overwhelms giving super juiciness as well as powerful spice and dark tannins. There is a serious alcohol burn at the end. — R.V. (2/1/2012)

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Terra d'Alter 2009 Tinto Red (Alentejano)

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A ripe and juicy wine, the wood flavors giving considerable spice character. Acidity and blackberry fruits work into a wine that has an attractive, if rough-at-the-edges, character. — R.V. (2/1/2012)

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Cartuxa 2010 EA Tinto Red (Alentejano)

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Price $10

The lightest wine from Cartuxa, EA stands for Eugénio de Almeida, the creator of the charity that owns the winery. It’s simple and fruity, with attractive tannins and red cherry fruit. Ready to drink. — R.V. (4/1/2012)

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Dao Sul 2010 Monte da Cal Branco White (Alentejano)

A soft, rounded melon and pear flavored wine. Very fruity, it is rich, smooth and ready to drink. — R.V. (4/1/2012)

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