Cortes de Cima Chamine Regional 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cortes de Cima
Label Name:
 
Chamine Regional
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Vidigueira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Aragonez (Tempranillo), Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jancis Robinson (Julia Harding) 16. 5/20; Decántalo 92; Robert Parker-style score listed 90 by retailer listings; past producer awards include Uva D’Ouro and commendations at International Wine Challenge

Tasting Note
Bright red and dark berries—raspberry, black cherry—with warming spice, light cedar/oak, balanced acidity and soft, polished tannins. Medium-plus body and a lingering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast pork, steak, tomato-based pasta, aged cheeses, tapas. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef/chicken, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested (often at night), spontaneous fermentation with ~30% whole clusters and gentle extraction; aged in used French oak then stainless steel; low-intervention/regenerative viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Cortes de Cima, family estate founded 1988 in Vidigueira by Hans & Carrie Jorgensen; now next-generation managed with focus on sustainability and quality. Known for early Syrah plantings and estate-grown blends.