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This month, we’re heading to one of Portugal’s largest wine regions, as we sample some of the best wines of the Alentejo wine region.

First up we have Parras wines. One of the 10 largest groups in the wine business in Portugal, Parras are involved in winemaking across the country.
Cova da Marinha is the white wine from Parras. This is a classic Alentejano blend using indigenous grapes Arinto and Antão Vaz. The nose and palate are full of tropical fruit with overtones of honey and citrus acidity with additional notes of grapefruit peel, and minerality. This is a fantastic wine.
Balestilha is their red wine for the box. The key notes here are of juicy black cherries, dried figs and herbs. Alentejo is famous for wines with an easy drinking nature, and this red is no exception. The palate is soft and round and can be enjoyed easily on its own, just slightly chilled.

Founded in 1997, Casa Relvas is a family owned winery. With more than 500 Medals in international contests in the last 10 years, they are determined to showcase the best of the Alentejo region.
Sacaio is a complex but inviting white wine. It is bursting with fragrances of ripe citrus, burnt grapefruit peel, honey and tropical pineapple and mango. This leads into a palate that starts rich, spicy and herbal but ends in crisp lemon-like acidity.
Sacaio Reserva is a classic Portuguese red. The nose is made of wild black fruit and prunes offset by smoky, spicy notes from the oak barrels used. The palate has black cherry and mocha leading to a fresh fruit and savoury finish. A proper winter warmer!

Ravasqueira Vinhos bring a love of the land to their winemaking. The ecosystem of the vineyard is a focussed priority for the team, with precedence given to sustainability over rapid expansion.
Cercado is a white wine made using a blend of Portuguese grapes & the more globally known Viognier grape. The nose is full of aromas of ripe apricots, peaches and sparkling touches of honeysuckle. This leads into a palate made up of flowery, tropical tangerine fruit notes, mouth-coating texture and minerality.

From the foothills of the Serra d’Ossa we have Sociadade Agricola da Herdade da Madeira. Though they are a modern winery, they still hold on to some traditional techniques including the use of clay pots for ageing their wines.
Mirra Alentejano Branco DOC is a flavoursome yet crisp wine. The nose and palate are full of fresh tropical fruit, orange blossom, acacia, butterscotch and honey. Typically for Alentejo, the weight and richness of the wine are balanced by a vivid citrusy acidity.

Casa Santos Lima is family owned and operated going back five generations to the end of the 19th century. The winery has several accolades to its name, including Best Portuguese Wine Producer across several competitions.
Coccinela is their red wine for the box. The nose is beautifully perfumed with distinctive aromatics of fresh raspberry, sour cherry jam, mocha, milk chocolate and sweet spice. The palate is juicy and soft with silky tannins, ripe fruit flavours and a lively finish. Make sure to decant 30min before drinking.

Last but not least we have Adega Do Montado. Another winery with a key focus on biodiversity, they even use 100% of the pruning and vinification by-products to help fertilise their soil.
Amigos da Vila is a very welcoming and approachable red wine. The nose is wild blackberry, black cherry, spice and dark chocolate. This leads into a ripe and full-flavoured palate of supple tannins and notes of blackberry and wild plum.

So that’s the run down of the wines we have on offer this month. Don’t forget your copy of Glug will be there to guide you through this beautiful region, the wineries that call it home, and so much more.

Cheers!

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