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AB Alicante Bouschet
Portugal
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Alicante Bouschet
- Country
- Portugal
- Appellation
- Alentejano
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · lamb · game dishes · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201292 pts
One in a series of single varietal wines, this brings out the richness of Alicante Bouschet. The dark color comes from the red juice of the grapes. The flavors show richness, dense black fruits and a dark series of tannins. Drink this concentrated wine from 2018.
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200890 pts
A fine example of this sometimes tricky grape, this wine is structured with solid tannins and rich fruit. Wood aging has softened some of the structure, allowing a more rounded, rich aftertaste.
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200483 pts
A juicy wine with cranberry fruit flavors, spice, and exotic berries, spoiled by a rustic, earthy, meaty edge. Not for aging.