Aleixo - quality wines from Portugal

Along the Portuguese Atlantic coast lies the region of Bairrada, whose rolling landscape and mild climate are favorable for the cultivation of vines. The humid winds from the Atlantic bring a minerality to the soil that leaves its mark in the region's wines.

The family-owned winery Real Cave do Cedro was founded by the Aleixo family and includes three generations of winemakers. It all started in 1951 by making wine for other producers. After just a few years their successful winemaking led to them bottling their wines under the family name Aleixo.

The vineyard's cultivation area in Bairrada is 35 hectares and both red and white grape varieties are grown there. The soil is characterized by a mixture between limestone and clay, with sandy surroundings. The harvest is done by hand, which means that only the best grapes can be selected already at harvest and that they are picked when they are perfectly ripe.

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Packshot of Aleixo Reserva Tinto, 2020
149 sek
Nr 20056

Aleixo Tinto Reserva, 2020

Color: Dark red.

Nose and taste: Nuanced, spicy aroma and taste with barrel character, hints of blackberry, plum, chocolate, charcuterie, rose hip and vanilla.

Grapes: The wine is made from the grape varieties Baga (90%) and Touriga national, Sirah och Tinta roriz (10%). The grapes were handpicked between 14 and 16 September 2020. In the area, these grape varieties are grown on small traditional plots.

Aging: About a tenth of the wine has been aged separately in French oak barrels for 12 months before being added back to give the wine its cask character.

Pairing: This wine is perfect for serving with meat dishes, game meat or savory vegetable dishes. Also superb with mild cheeses such as Brie or Gouda. Best served between 16 - 18 degrees.

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