2021 Adega de Borba - Αλεντέχο DOC, Grande Reserva - 4 Bottles (0.75L)

2021 Adega de Borba Grande Reserva Cork Label Red 4 x 0.75L
REGION: Alentejo
4 Bottles

WINEMAKER: Óscar Gato & Ricardo Silva

AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS
91 Points, Vinum Magazine
93 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2021 Vintage)
18 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2021 Vintage)
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage)

WINE VARIETIES: Trincadeira & Alicante Bouschet.

VINIFICATION
The excellent quality of grapes from this wine-growing season allowed Adega de Borba to produce – for the fifth time – a limited edition of the wine “Rótulo de Cortiça” with the designation Grande Reserva. This wine was produced from from two of the most emblematic and important varieties – Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet – cultivated in schist soils in the oldest vineyards of the Borba region.
The harvest was performed manually and the grapes were destemmed and fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel wine mills (largares). Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels at controlled temperatures. The ageing was performed for 18 months in new tanks for the wine-wood integration. After a slight filtration the wine was bottled and stored for 12 months in the cellar.

TASTING NOTES
Grenade colour with red nuances. Good aromatic intensity with notes of forest fruits, chocolate, tobacco and toast. Soft and fresh flavour, strong tannins of black fruits and spices. Silky, elegant and prolonged aftertaste.

SERVING
Ideal to accompany elaborate dishes (black pork, Alentejo veal and game)and desserts. Serve at a temperature between 15-17 ºC. This wine can be enjoyed immediately, or if you prefer, you can also cellar it up to 15 years. Consume in moderation.

HISTORY
On April 24, 1955, a group of producers dissatisfied with the conditions that were practiced in the market controlled by “intermediaries” in terms of prices and margins, aware of the need to gain scale and critical mass to invest in new technologies and brands strong commercial interests, decided to come together to found Adega Cooperativa de Borba.
The creation of the Winery allowed us to build a success story, not only for winegrowers, but also for consumers and, last but not least, for the region. Adega de Borba was a pioneer in Alentejo and became a reference for the way it ensured a quality product on the market, promoting better conditions for the sustainability of its associated winegrowers.
The strength and resilience of all the faces behind the Adega's history still reflect today a sense of innovation, boldness and courage, having actively contributed to the development of the region. Adega de Borba currently brings together 270 associated winegrowers who cultivate around 2,220 hectares of vineyards spread over 70% red grape varieties and 30% white grape varieties.
Each of the winegrowers stands out for offering a quality product, embodying in essence a story that reminds us of the true roots of vineyard cultivation. It is based on each of its legacies, its sharing of knowledge and its unity that Adega de Borba is today able to put into practice the real concept of a Cooperative.

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