Wines from Alentejano

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Cartuxa 2006 EA Colheita Seleccionada Red (Alentejano)

With its proportion of barrel-aged Trincadeira, this special selection has some pretensions, which are generally fulfilled. There is a great juicy character, from stalky red fruits, acidity and dense tannins. The edge of bitterness is only just apparent, a flaw in an otherwise pleasant wine. — R.V. (12/15/2007)

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Cortes de Cima 2005 Touriga Nacional (Alentejano)

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Rich andfruity, with some true Touriga Nacional dry tannins but more juicy berry fruits lined with spice from wood. There is a bitter, hot edge that comes from the alcohol, which detracts from the fruit flavors. — R.V. (7/1/2008)

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J. Portugal Ramos 2007 Loios Red (Alentejano)

A new branded wine from one of the Alentejo’s star producers, this red is ripe, fresh, full of red berry fruits, and a good ripe earthiness from fruit tannins. No sign of wood here, just ripe, rich fruit. — R.V. (7/1/2008)

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J. Portugal Ramos 2007 Loios White (Alentejano)

The white wine in a new duo of branded wines called Loios, this is a simple citrus- and apple-flavored wine, relatively fat and full, but leaving enough fresh acidity. — R.V. (7/1/2008)

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Cortes de Cima 2007 Chamine White (Alentejano)

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Soft, full-bodied wine. It has an oily, smooth sheen, with the flavors of pear and apricot just leavened by acidity. This is certainly a warm-climate white, designed for food rather than apéritif. — R.V. (4/1/2009)

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J. Portugal Ramos 2007 Loios Branco White (Alentejano)

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A pleasant, simple, freshly citrus wine that makes great apèritif drinking. There are melon and apricot flavors, but the acidity holds everything tautly together. — R.V. (11/1/2008)

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J. Portugal Ramos 2008 Loios Red (Alentejano)

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Named after local monks (the Loios), this is a fruity, forward wine, with spice, some stalkiness, but also juice, fresh berries and some solid tannins. To drink soon. — R.V. (11/1/2009)

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Herdade do Esporão 2008 Defesa Branco White (Alentejano)

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A smooth, silky wine with pear juice, light citrus and a soft texture. It is a food wine, giving piquancy to rich fish dishes, the acidity a light element in the mix. — R.V. (12/15/2009)

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