Callabriga Tinto Alentejo (75cl, 14.5%)

A Portuguese red wine from the Alentejo region, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Produced by Sogrape under the Casa Ferreirinha label, it is made from Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro Preto and Alicante Bouschet. Sogrape was founded in 1942. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks after destemming and gentle crushing, and the wine matures in a combination of French and American oak barrels for approximately twelve months. The nose opens with ripe plum, blackcurrant and blackberry, followed by subtle floral undertones, spice, dried herbs and warm oak. The palate is plush and fruit-driven, with dark cherry and plum, Alicante Bouschet density, mocha and black pepper, soft tannins and aromatic lift. The finish is medium to long, with dark chocolate, dried herbs and a subtle mineral undercurrent.