Grand Arte Alicante Bouschet 2022

Region
The Vinho Regional Lisboa (previously known as Estremadura) extends north and
west of Lisbon, following the rugged Atlantic coastline. It is Portugal`s third largest
wine producing region in volume terms, but arguably the source of the country`s best
value table wines. Most of the region enjoys a maritime climate that allows
production of fresh whites and balanced red wines. The last ten years have seen a
surge of ambitious small growers making far more interesting wines across a wide
selection of grape varietals.

Producer
DFJ Vinhos is one of Portugal`s most innovative and highly awarded wine producers,
winning best Portuguese producer in both the New York International Competition
and Berliner Wine competition in 2018. They control estates in the Lisboa, Douro,
Setubal, Alentejo and Tejo wine regions and work with 22 different grape varieties.
The company is headed by Portugal’s top winemaker, José Neiva, who has now
been leading the way for over 40 years and, at the recent `Portuguese Wine Oscars`,
he was made `Senhor do Vinho` - the highest accolade for an outstanding career.

Tasting Notes
Known for its fruity, vibrant red colour, Alicante Bouschet makes an intense and fullbodied wine. Using classic fermentation methods and pre fermentative skin contact,
the wine is almost black in colour, with intense fruit aromas of matured blackberries
and black pepper. The wine is full bodied, powerful, deep structured but smooth and
velvety, helped by a 3-month ageing period in 225L French Oak barrels. The overall
end product is elegant, shows complexity and has a long and intense finish.

Food
Serve as an aperitif, with tapas, or as an accompaniment to red meat, risotto, paella,
spicy food and dry cheeses.

Technical Information
Country Portugal
Region Lisboa
Grape(s) Alicante Bouschet (100%)
Type Red
Style Juicy
Oaked Style Lightly oaked
Body Style Full bodied
Sustainable Yes-certified sustainable
Dry/Sweet Style N