Alianca Garrafeira Particular
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, showing exceptional longevity.
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Roasted lamb, wild boar stew, mature hard cheeses
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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.
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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.