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Terra d'Alter 2022 Alfrocheiro
Peter likens this grape to Pinot Noir, though it is established that it is, in fact, the same variety as the Douro’s Bastardo and the Jura’s Trousseau. Like all these wines, it has a remarkably clear fruit impression, basically one of succulent blackberries. Indeed, it could just rest on its laurels and please on that strength alone, but it has an insistent undertow of tarry earth and then a tell-tale saltiness in the finish.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | PTD-ALF22 |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Alentejo |
Color/Style | Red |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | 2 weeks |
Aging Vessel | Used barrique 50%, Stainless Steel 50% |
Aging Duration (months) | 4 |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Spontaneous |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Varieties | 100% Alfrocheiro |
Residual Sugar | 0.3 |
ABV | 13.5 |
Acidity | 5.5 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Annual Production | 676 |
Primary Vineyard Name | Boaviasta (good view) |
Soil Types | Calcareous, Gravel |
Elevation (meters) | 280 |
Vine Age | 20 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50 |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Other Vineyard Details | Northwest |
Notes from the Producer: undefined
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