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Winery | Joao Portugal Ramos |
|---|---|
Grapes | Shiraz/Syrah |
Region | Alentejo |
Wine style | Portuguese Alentejo Red |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Intense aromas of red berries with some spicy notes coming through the ripe fruit flavours. The palate is smooth with soft tannin supporting generous fruit and a full body. The wine finishes with plenty of spice and decent length. |
The Alentejo region covers approximately a third of Portugal, producing red wines that are easy-drinking and fruit-forward.
Aragonez is the most widely-planted red grape in the region, which produces full-bodied, budget friendly red wines. Castelao, Trincadeira are also widely planted. Frequently, wines from this region are blends of several grapes.
Although traditional Portuguese grape varietie...
