Paulo Laureano Alicante Bouschet 2014
Red Wine from Alentejo, Portugal
    
18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas
18 points in Revista de Vinhos
Paulo Laureano Alicante Bouschet 2014
Red Wine from Alentejo, Portugal
    
18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas
18 points in Revista de Vinhos
Soft crushing and de-stemming, fermentation in stainless mill at 25 ° C with submerged and daily rack and return blanket. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels of 300 liters, the 12-month period. Stage 12 months in bottle before going to market.
Notes of black berries into jam, mint, spices and chocolate. Soft, with striking and balanced acidity, fruit compote and spice aromas. Very long mouth order, based on solid tannins, well marked but round and elegant.