Terroir Tinto

Vintage 2018
by Herdade do Freixo
Varietal Alicante Henri Bouschet
Color red
Region igp Alentejano,Alentejano
Country Portugal
Medal Score
5.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe blackberryblack plumcrushed violetbaking spicedark cocoasubtle leather
Palate

Full-bodied with plush, rounded tannins and fresh acidity that frames a velvety, slightly chewy texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving a trail of black fruit, warm spice, and a whisper of graphite.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled chouriço and black olive pizza
  • • slow-braised wild boar with juniper
  • • smoked paprika beef short ribs
  • • aged Serpa DOP sheep cheese
  • • charcoal-grilled portobello with rosemary
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021
Bronze International Wine Challenge 2021

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