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Terra d'Alter 2021 Alfrocheiro (Alentejo)
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-ALF21 |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Alentejo |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | 100% Alfrocheiro |
ABV | 13.5 |
Residual Sugar | 0.3 |
Acidity | 5.5 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | 20% whole bunches in fermentation |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Pumpover |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 2 weeks |
Aging Method | Used barrique 50%, Stainless Steel 50% |
Aging Duration (months) | 4 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Spontaneous |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Vineyard Name | Boaviasta (good view) |
Soil Type | Calcareous, Gravel |
Elevation (meters) | 280 |
Vineyard Aspect | Northwest |
Vine Age | 20 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50 |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 8000 |
Notes from the Producer: undefined
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