The 2016 Alabastro was produced from a selection of Aragonez and Trincadeira grapes grown in different vineyards of Alentejo. The Aragonez and Trincadeira grapes are produced in Arronches (Portalegre), Orada (Borba), Redondo and Arraiolos where clay and schist soils are predominant
Alabastro is a wine who's name is inspired by a semi-precious marble found in the Alentejo region. Like this stone, Aliança Vinhos want to produce a wine that presented it self with strong and persistent flavours
Ideal to go along with grilled meat, codfish dishes and fresh cheese
Tasting Notes
Ruby colour. Intense but youg fragrance, dominated by blueberries and currant nuances. Smooth in the mouth with a slight and balanced acidity enhancing its freshness
Consumption
16-18ºC
Vinification
Fermentation during 6 days in stainless vats under 25ºC. After total stalk the grapes immediately received a thermal shock to regulate their temperature around 25ºC
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The 2016 Alabastro was produced from a selection of Aragonez and Trincadeira grapes grown in different vineyards of Alentejo. The Aragonez and Trincadeira grapes are produced in Arronches (Portalegre), Orada (Borba), Redondo and Arraiolos where clay and schist soils are predominant
