Laithwaites Wine Aluado Alicante Bouschet Red Wine - 6 Bottles (75cl) - Laithwaites Wine

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It is here that the great winemaker, José Neiva Correia, created the idea of Aluado in a moonstruck moment. Alicante Bouschet produces some of the world's deepest coloured wines and is often used to enhance Portugal's top reds. Nobody goes further than Laithwaites to find the best wines to delight wine lovers this holiday season, ensuring we have the perfect bottle for you and your loved ones. It was Jose who, whilst under the spell of the moon went ‘Aluado’, dreaming up the idea of creating a wine entirely from this unique grape. Now, the “experts” which I am not one, will tell you Alicante Bouschet produces and “uninspiring” wine that lacks distinction.

Following on from last year’s five Gold medal triumph, José again used grapes from his own historic estate, Quinta de Porto Franco, which dates back to the 12th century and is thought to have the oldest vineyard in Alenquer. Of course by the time I drank the Aluado 2018 Alicante Bouchet "Reserva" it was no longer available much to my great dismay. This fantastic red wine has notes of ripe damson and blackberry, mocha, exotic spice, freshness too. It’s rare red flesh bestowing a depth of colour and intensity other grapes do not match, making a perfect blending partner to lighter grapes.uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.

That didn’t deter José - a talented winemaker, credited by wine journo Tim Atkin as the man behind Portugal’s wine revolution.Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Because winemaking is more than just a profession for these guys, it’s a way of life and source of pride. Here, he keeps a watchful eye on the vineyards, where plenty of sun and cooling Atlantic breezes help grapes ripen slowly, boosting the development of aromatic and flavor complexity. They said he was ‘aluado’ (‘loony’) but the ever inventive José Neiva Correia has proved his doubters wrong. We recommend you switch to using Microsoft Edge or another more modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Apple users only).

Aluado 2019 is a rich, velvety red, great solo or served with roast meats (try lamb or pork) or a herby casserole. The wine Maker is Jose Neiva Correia, who’s known in Portugal as MISTER WINE, and is owner with his brothers and sisters and is Chief wine maker at DFJ Vinhos. A pleasure as aperitif, with tapas and snacks, or as accompany of red meat, risotto, paella, pasta, pizza, vegetarian, curry and other spicy food and dry cheese dishes. This wine has won many awards: the 2020 vintage was awarded Gold from the USA Wine Ratings, and the 2018 vintage was awarded Silver from the Berlin Wine Trophy. A legend of Portuguese wine, he combines generations of tradition with an inquisitive spirit undimmed at 60-plus years of age.They said he was 'aluado' ('loony') but the ever inventive José Neiva Correia has proved his doubters wrong. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Although individual vintage reports are still being written, some key vintages of the past 40 years have region-specific reports. Cool climate Alicante Bouschet from the Lisboa region has a strongly perfumed character as well as intense fruitiness. Classic fermentation method with destemming and pre fermentative skin contact followed of the application of dry yeasts.