Red

Aliança Reserva

Portugal

Fact sheet

red meats · roast lamb · aged cheeses · stews

201686 pts

The two white grapes of the coastal Bairrada region in central Portugal are blended to give a ripe, crisp and creamy wine. Fragrant Maria Gomes is known as Fernão Pires in other parts of Portugal. Its acidity fits perfectly into this smooth textured wine that is ready to drink.
201491 pts

This fine wine has firm tannins and a solid feel from serious wood aging. The toast and spice flavors merge with the black fruits, the dark plums and the rich texture of this ripe wine. It is still young, needing further aging to soften those tannins. Drink from 2019.
201388 pts

A blend of two local grapes, Maria Gomes and Bical, this soft, resiny wine has an intensely dry character. Apples as well as raisins give an intriguing set of flavors. Drink from 2015.
201191 pts

This is a fine wine, with great structure and ripe fruit. Dark tannins, a tense mineral texture and blackberry tones are all there, giving a wine that's rich and full bodied. Drink from 2017.
201088 pts

A wine with great juicy swathes of fruit that combine well with the natural structure of the Dão. It is textured and firmly tannic, with delicious black fruits coming through. It's ready to drink, but will certainly benefit from 1–2 years' aging.