Cost: $25.95
Grape Variety: Aragónes (aka Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon and Trincadeira grape
Category: Red Wine
Appellation: VINTAGES
Country: Portugal
Region: Alentejo
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Fingara
Alcohol: 14.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: “Made from a blend of Aragónes (aka Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon and the local Trincadeira grape, this wine is a very modern take on Portugal. Dark, dense and very fruity, it has pronounced flavours and aromas of mixed berries, new leather, coconut and spice. Boisterous and approachable, it has a New World-meets-Old World style and makes a great companion to barbecued or grilled Angus beef steaks or gourmet sausages.” (LCBO)

Deep purple to ruby in colour with a medium minus intensity on the nose.

Positives: Notes on the nose are mushrooms, light oak, raspberry, blueberry & cherry. The taste is smooth showing plums, blueberry, sandalwood & rosemary. The wine is medium body, medium tannins with medium+ acidity & length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Nothing really wows me on this one.

Tasted: 21 Nov 11.

Score: 8.5/10, Value: 6/10, Total: 14.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5

LCBO#: 606590