2023 Vidigueira - Alentejo DOC - 5 Magnums (1.5L)

2023 VIDIGUEIRA Red 5 x 1.5L
5 Magnum Bottles
REGION: Alentejo

DESCRIPTION
Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito was founded in 1960, but its chronology goes far beyond its 60 years of existence. It was created to protect the vineyard, wine and the ancient lifestyle of this wine sub-region and bring even more renown and quality to the wine produced here.
Over the years, an intense effort has been made to protect grape varieties and production techniques, which is why, in the winery heritage of the Winery, autochthonous grape varieties are discovered, perfected from generation to generation, among which Antão stands out. Vaca. This grape variety, legitimized as the Vidigueira variety and inspiring muse of the winery, gives rise to an exceptional white wine whose notoriety earns it the title of «The White of Alentejo».
With a production of approximately 6 million liters of wine per year and 8 million kilos of grapes per harvest, resulting from the exploration of around 1500 hectares of vineyards by its approximately 300 partners, it is today a modern and prominent winery. Never forgetting its origins, it projects into the future supported by the people and the quality of the terroir of the wine sub-region.

WINEMAKER: Vasco Moura Fernandes.

AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS
88 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2022 Vintage)
Gold Medal, Mundus Vini (2022 Vintage)
92 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2019 Vintage)

WINE VARIETIES: Trincadeira, Aragonez & Alicante Bouschet.

VINIFICATION
Manual harvesting, selection of grapes at the entrance to the winery and fermentation in vats at controlled temperatures.

TASTING NOTES
Vidigueira DOC Red is a garnet-colored wine, with a complex aroma of red fruits, notes of vanilla and dried fruits that perfectly highlights the aromas, knowledge and flavors of the Vidigueira wine sub-region. It is presented in a pine box, engraved with the Adega logo and a rope handle for easy transport. A great wine, for a great experience!

SERVING
It goes well with a barbecue, or even a good cheese board and black pork sausages. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 17ºC and 19ºC. Consume in moderation.

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