Quinta Do Monte Alegre Tinto

Description

“This wine from Quinta do Monte Alegre, built around Alicante Bouschet, Castelão, and Touriga Nacional, clearly benefited from a prolonged maceration – giving it plenty of time to ‘breathe’ and unlock its full potential. The producer’s dedication to ‘remontages with oxygenation’ speaks volumes, and the six-month aging in new French oak barrels (scoring 15.5 points at Grandes Escolhas) delivers a refined elegance. On the nose, you’ll find rich dark berry notes balanced by a subtle balsamic lift, while the palate offers a harmonious finish that lingers beautifully – a fantastic match with a hearty beef stew, perhaps?”