Luís Louro Alento Reserva Tinto 2019
WineSpark Price €22.64
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If you gave me a big pot of gold to invest in one wine region anywhere on planet Earth - I’d pick Alentejo in Portugal. Once you taste this wine, you’ll realise why.
It’s a blend of three native Portuguese grapes (Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional), plus a smidgeon of Syrah to give it an extra boost.
The wine is dark, rich, and smooth... everything you want in a big red. But because of Luís’ elevated vineyards there’s a lovely freshness to it as well - making it oh-so drinkable.
The value here is insane. Taste it and see why Portugal, and in especially Alentejo, is on the rise.
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Wine type |
Red |
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Grape(s) |
40% Alicante Bouschet, 35% Aragonez, 10% Touriga Nacional, 15% Syrah |
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Country |
Portugal |
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Region of origin |
Alentejo |
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Appellation |
IGP |
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Vintage |
2018 |
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Alcohol % |
14 |
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Oak? |
Yes |
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Months in Oak |
12 |
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Type of Oak |
300L French Oak Barrels - 20% new |
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Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) |
No |
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Average age of vines |
20 years |
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Average altitude of vines (m) |
350 |
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Soil type(s) |
Schist and limestone |
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Closure Type |
Natural Cork |
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Is this wine organic? |
No |
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Biodynamic? |
No |
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Sustainably produced? |
Yes, but not certified |
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Suitable for vegans? |
Yes |
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Ageing potential |
6-10 years |
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Ideal drinking window |
2022 - 2025 |
I don’t know why, but Luis kind of flew under the radar when I worked with him at Naked. It might be because we had larger, more established players in our Portuguese range.
Or his really good stuff was just out of reach, price-wise. But with WineSpark’s business model, I realised his amazing wines could suddenly be affordable and attainable to normal people. And that’s exactly what it’s all about.
Locals would pair this with a stew of boiled pork and beef. You use the same water to cook the veg - cabbage, potatoes etc. It sounds dodgy but Luis says it works!
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