2016 Quinta S. João Batista Reserva Alicante Bouschet Touriga Franca Red 9 x 0.75L 9 Bottles Tejo Region WINEMAKER: Nuno Faria. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Franca (70%) & Alicante Bouschet (30%). VINIFICATION Total destemming, prolonged skin maceration and alcoholic fermentation at 28ºC. Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels. TASTING NOTES Clear appearance. Intense garnet colour. Complex with fine aromas of wildflowers and some rockrose. In the mouth it is very elegant with a great concentration of tannins, a dense body and a good structure. SERVING It is ideal to accompany Mediterranean cuisine, well-structured and strong cheeses. HISTORY In 1881, João Camilo Alves, a true pioneer in the wine industry, decided to produce and sell quality wines. Thus, he founded Adegas Camilo Alves , which would become the oldest company that was part of the future Enoport Wines Group . This milestone was the beginning of a tradition that would span centuries. Enoport represents the story of a family business that managed to grow through the acquisition of several centuries-old companies in the wine sector in Portugal, at the end of the 20th century and beginning of the 21st century. Companies such as Caves Dom Teodósio, Caves Velhas, Adegas Camilo Alves, Caves Acácio, Caves Moura Masto and Caves Monteiro-Cavipor were acquired and the group, in 2005, was renamed Enoport. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).