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Promotion valid from the 1st of May 2026 up to the 31st of May 2026 and subject to the available stock
Winemaking:
The purchase of Casa Agricola José de Sousa Rosado Fernandes in 1986 saw a long-held dream become reality for José Maria da Fonseca: to produce Alentejo wine using traditional winemaking methods from an estate with history and prestige. This property won on both counts, having produced wine since at least 1878 and having one absolutely legendary vintage - the José de Sousa 1940. The Monte do Ribeira estate that contains the vineyard lies alongside the road into Monsaraz and has an area of 120 hectares, of which 72 are planted with vines. The vines have always been grown in granite-based soil with excellent exposure to the sun; some were even planted by the hand of José de Sousa himself, particularly in the early 1950s when he concentrated on red grape varieties Trincadeira, Aragonez and Grand Noir. We started replanting the vineyard in 1988 and completed the task at the end of the 1990s. Small portion in clay pots and the rest in stainless still tanks at temperature of 28ºC. Ageing for 8 months in new American and French oak.
Winemaking:
The purchase of Casa Agricola José de Sousa Rosado Fernandes in 1986 saw a long-held dream become reality for José Maria da Fonseca: to produce Alentejo wine using traditional winemaking methods from an estate with history and prestige. This property won on both counts, having produced wine since at least 1878 and having one absolutely legendary vintage - the José de Sousa 1940. The Monte do Ribeira estate that contains the vineyard lies alongside the road into Monsaraz and has an area of 120 hectares, of which 72 are planted with vines. The vines have always been grown in granite-based soil with excellent exposure to the sun; some were even planted by the hand of José de Sousa himself, particularly in the early 1950s when he concentrated on red grape varieties Trincadeira, Aragonez and Grand Noir. We started replanting the vineyard in 1988 and completed the task at the end of the 1990s. Small portion in clay pots and the rest in stainless still tanks at temperature of 28ºC. Ageing for 8 months in new American and French oak.
Grape Varieties:
Grand Noir,Trincadeira,Aragonêz
Tasting Notes:
Colour Ruby. Aroma of Dates, tobacco leaf, mineral, violets, plums, figs, vanilla. Palate Fruity, with soft tannins.
Store and Serve Advices:
Serve at 14ºC and consume at 16ºC.
Food Pairing:
Goes well with game and cheese.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 92 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 17 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 16,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas.
Disclaimer:
This product does not contain any outer box and it's sold as presented on the pictures. If you have any specific instructions, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
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