Red

Adega Cooperativa de Borba Premium Red (Alentejo)

Portugal

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carnes vermelhas · cordeiro · queijos curados · ensopados · grelhados

201688 pts

This fine ripe wine is smooth and rich. Its acidity and apple-fruit aspect is balanced by richer yellow fruit and a touch of almonds. Drink this finely made wine now.
201490 pts

The wine is dark and dense although with a sense of freshness provided by the blackberry fruit. There are spices from the wood aging and firm dry tannins. It is a concentrated wine that will be better to drink from 2017.
201291 pts

It is the ripe dark Alicante Bouschet that dominates this firmly structured wine. It is packed with tannins along with a hugely dense texture and concentrated juicy berry flavors. It is very firm, still young. Wait until 2017.
200990 pts

This is a top wine from the Borba cooperative. It has all the right richness and fruitiness followed by great concentration, solid texture and dark tannins. The finish shows acidity, with touches of tar and perfume.