Alianca Garrafeira Particular
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, showing exceptional longevity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, wild boar stew, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Aliança, founded in 1927 in the Bairrada region and later integrated into the Bacalhôa portfolio, is renowned for its historic contributions to Portuguese winemaking. The 'Garrafeira Particular' represents a prestigious, traditional style of Portuguese red, crafted only in exceptional years. Under Portuguese wine law, the 'Garrafeira' designation demands strict aging requirements, ensuring the wine spends significant time in both oak casks and bottle before commercial release. Sourced from mature vineyards, this wine showcases the robust character of classic Portuguese varieties, undergoing traditional fermentation and extended maturation in the historic cellars of Sangalhos. It is celebrated for its deep complexity, firm tannic structure, and remarkable capacity to develop tertiary notes of leather, forest floor, and dried spices over decades.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos and later transformed into Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, this illustrious estate is headquartered in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão on the Península de Setúbal. Owned by the Berardo family, the company has expanded across Portugal's premier wine-growing regions, including the Douro, Dão, Bairrada, and Alentejo, seamlessly integrating historic heritage with cutting-edge viticulture and extensive art collections. Bacalhôa is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing landmark varietal bottlings and producing revered classics such as the legendary Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon and centuries-old traditions of fortified Moscatel de Setúbal. Their comprehensive portfolio spans exceptional dry reds, whites, rosés, and historic fortified wines that capture the authentic terroir and elegance of Portugal.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Baga, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-14%