2021 Herdade do Sobroso Grande Reserva


Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | |
Region | |
Appellation | Alentejo (Appelation) |
Winery | Herdade do Sobroso |
Vintage | 2021 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
Drink window | 2024 - 2034 |
Available as of | May 15, 2024 |
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Description
Herdade do Sobroso is located in Vidigueira in the Alentejo region. This is one of the oldest wine regions in Portugal. In the beautiful Alentejo, Herdade do Sobroso has a perfect location with its vineyards located on the banks of the Guadiana River and its tributary the Rio dos Patos or the River of the Ducks. The trademark is the ducks on the labels. It is the perfect setting for the ripening of the grapes and few vineyards have this luxury and this partly explains why this winery can make very beautiful wines because there is never any water debt. In addition to the fact that there is sufficient water, this region is the only one within the Alentejo that has the influence of the ocean, which ensures healthy ripening.
The Grande Reserva is the pride of Herdade do Sobroso and is a blend of the Alicante Boushet & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The Sobroso Grande Reserva is a true terroir wine with a focus on the maximum expression of the unique terroir of Herdade do Sobroso next to the banks of the Guadiana River, where the vineyards are located.
The best grapes have been carefully selected, which, after a gentle fermentation, are fermented in stainless steel open-air barrels with controlled temperatures, after which the wine is allowed to mature for at least 18 months in new French oak barrels, followed by a further bottle aging of at least 6 months before the wine becomes available. . Only between 6000-7000 bottles of these wines are made and they are only released in the top years. The bottles are numbered.
In the glass, the Grande Reserva has a dark, fresh, red color and shows the wine as it is: powerful and refined. The wine has red fruits such as cherry and currant, but also dark fruits such as ripe blackberries. We also smell and taste leather, espresso, vanilla and pencil shavings. In the mouth the wine is full bodied, fresh with firm yet soft tannins and the aftertaste is long and very elegant. This is a real pleasure wine and a gastronomic all-rounder, so the Grande Reserva is an excellent accompaniment to traditional Portuguese meat dishes or with mature cheeses, but also delicious with a beautifully matured Rib Eye.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
Available as of | May 15, 2024 |
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Type of Wine | Red |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Alentejo |
Appellation | Alentejo (Appelation) |
Winery | Herdade do Sobroso |
Grape | Alicante bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2034 |
Alcohol % | 14.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 91 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Tannines, Full |
Drink moments | Barbecue, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Wijnhuis
Herdade do Sobroso is located in Vidigueira in the Alentejo region. This is one of the oldest wine producing regions in Portugal with reports of wine being made here since before the Roman occupation of the Iberia Peninsula. Furthermore, Herdade do Sobroso as a perfect location with its vineyards located on the banks of the Guadiana river.
Its location between the river on the south and the hills on the north make the perfect conditions for the ripening of the grapes.Also, besides being inland, this region is the single one in Alentejo with the influence of the coastal weather which provides for cool summer nights thus providing for great thermal amplitudes which improve the ripening. With its 1600 hectares, Herdade do Sobroso is a landmark of the region.
It's 60 hectares of vineyard, the Luxury Wine Hotel and abundant wildlife make it a mandatory passage point. In its premises is possible to stay hosted at the hotel while visiting the winery and having wine tastings as well as visiting the estate premises on the search of the local wildlife. Perfect for the amateurs in search of the wild boars and deer as well as the more curious birdwatchers.Producing wine since 2006, Herdade do Sobroso soon established its reputation of making singular, terroir respecting wines that conquer admirers all over the world. Using local varieties such as Trincadeira, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Antão Vaz, Alvarinho, together with French varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Petit Verdot.
Herdade do Sobroso is managing the vineyard according to the Sustainability principals, respecting the autochthonous fauna and flora, while the winemaking process is non-interventionist to respect the terroir.
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