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Terra D'Alter Morde

Terra D'Alter Morde 2016

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£34.50 £29.32 End of line sale

Persistant red fruits and firm tannins

  • Rich blackberry notes, with aromatic violet touches and a spicy finish of pepper
  • Terra D'Alter have been a key component to making Alentejo a recognisable winemaking region
  • Alentejo is found in the warm, sunny south of Portugal
  • Terra D'Alter have been producing wine since the 1980's
  • Full, rich, red meat dishes
    • Grape variety: Tinta Cão
    • Vintage: 2016
    • Type/Colour: Red
    • Alcohol: 14%
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • Group: Alentejo
    • Suitable for Vegans: Yes
    • Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes

"Aromas of spicy red fruits and a touch of violets. On the palate persistent flavors and firm tannins. A balanced acidity with a long and elegant aftertaste" - Tom Cannavan, Wine Journalist.

The Alto Alentejo is a high-quality wine-producing region two hours' drive inland from Lisbon where vineyards date back to Roman times. The landscape is mainly flat with some hills and is characterised by distinctly Mediterranean edaphoclimatic conditions, though some areas have a continental microclimate. Its soils are notable for their diversity, ranging from the granitic soils of Portalegre and the calcareous and crystalline soils of Borba to the brown and red soils of Évora, Granja/Amareleja and Moura and the slate soils of Redondo, Reguengos and Vidigueira.

The Terra d'Alter vineyards are structured according to the new world approach, designed with the assistance of the University of Fresno, California. The vines are planted using modern training and irrigation techniques, facilitating treatment and ensuring quality. They cover extensive plains and gentle hills, always providing intense exposure to sunlight which assists the grapes' development, maturation and quality. Many indigenous varieties are grown plus international varieties such as Viognier.

Peter Bright is the oenologist. Peter is the original 'flying winemaker', a dynamic and enterprising Australian who has lived in Portugal since 1982, his motto is "experiment, but don't mix styles".

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