Alianca Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, grilled lamb chops, medium-cured Portuguese cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged, mountainous terrain of the Dão DOC, Aliança Tinto is a classic expression of one of Portugal's most historic wine regions. Sheltered by the Serra da Estrela, Caramulo, and Bussaco mountains, the vineyards are protected from both harsh Atlantic winds and extreme continental heat, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and preserve their natural acidity. This unique microclimate, combined with ancient granite soils, imparts a distinctive mineral elegance and freshness to the wine, often earning the Dão the title of 'the Burgundy of Portugal.' Crafted by Aliança (a historic house founded in 1927 and now part of the Bacalhôa family), this red wine is traditionally vinified to emphasize bright red fruit, subtle notes of pine forest, and smooth, approachable tannins, reflecting the authentic, rustic charm of the Portuguese countryside.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos, Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal has grown into one of Portugal's most significant and pioneering wine enterprises. Modernized in the 1970s and subsequently acquired by arts patron Comendador José Berardo in 1998, the group encompasses historic estates such as Quinta da Bacalhôa, Quinta do Carmo, and Caves Aliança. Spanning roughly 1,200 hectares across the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Bairrada, Dão, Douro, and Vinho Verde, the group cultivates indigenous and international varieties on diverse terroirs ranging from Setúbal's clay-limestone slopes and sandy maritime soils to Alentejo's schist-strewn plains. Viticulture is practiced sustainably under certifications like the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP). Led enologically by Francisco Antunes, Bacalhôa balances classical heritage and cellar innovation, renowned for historic benchmark cuvées including the barrel-fermented Catarina, age-worthy Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Quinta do Carmo reds and whites, traditional-method Aliança sparkling wines, and rare, concentrated Moscatel de Setúbal.
🍇 Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen, Alfrocheiro
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%