Alianca Grande Reserva Bruto
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted suckling pig, creamy seafood risotto, fresh oysters
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the heart of Portugal's sparkling wine heritage, the Aliança Grande Reserva Bruto is a testament to the traditional method (método clássico) expertise of Aliança Vinhos de Portugal, a historic estate now under the Bacalhôa umbrella. Grown in the cool, Atlantic-influenced clay-limestone soils of the Bairrada region, this sparkling wine benefits from slow ripening, preserving high natural acidity and developing complex aromatic profiles. The wine undergoes extensive lees aging in the historic caves of Aliança, which also house a renowned underground art museum. This prolonged contact with the yeast imparts rich autolytic notes of toasted brioche, roasted nuts, and subtle creaminess, beautifully balanced by a fine, persistent mousse and a vibrant, mineral-driven finish that reflects its coastal terroir.
🍾 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
Chardonnay, Baga
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%