Alianca Garrafeira Particular Blanco
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, with well-stored bottles capable of aging even longer.
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roasted cod, creamy mushroom risotto, aged sheep cheese
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Aliança, founded in 1927 in the Bairrada region and now a key part of the Bacalhôa portfolio, has a storied history of producing some of Portugal's most cellar-worthy wines. The 'Garrafeira Particular' white represents a rare, traditional expression of Portuguese winemaking, sourced from select old-vine parcels. Crafted only in exceptional years, this wine undergoes meticulous aging—meeting the strict Portuguese 'Garrafeira' standards which require extended aging in cellar before release. The result is a white wine of profound depth, complexity, and structural integrity, showing evolved notes of dried honey, beeswax, wet stone, and toasted almonds, backed by a vibrant, age-defying acidity.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.