Herdade do Rocim Grande Reserva Doc 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade do Rocim
Label Name:
 
Grande Reserva Doc
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo - Vidigueira (Baixo Alentejo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Alicante Bouschet
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Revista Adega (AD) 93 pts (tasted 20/08/2020). Gold Medal 'Melhores do Alentejo' (Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo) – award noted for earlier vintages; positive reviews in Grandes Escolhas and specialized merchants

Tasting Note
Deep purple; aromas of blackberry, plum and blueberry with black pepper, balsamic eucalyptus, toasted vanilla and light smoke. Full-bodied, ripe fruit, firm fine-grained tannins and a long persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted red meats, lamb, game (venison/javali), rich stews, barbecued beef, aged cured cheeses. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan-style beef stir-fry, grilled teriyaki beef, rich soy-based braises.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Alicante Bouschet; fermented in stainless and oak vessels; aged ~24 months in French oak (new) with subsequent bottle ageing (9–18 months).

Vineyard Info
Herdade do Rocim estate (Baixo Alentejo) owns ~120 hectares, ~70 ha planted with vines. Winery opened in 2007; known for low-yield plantings, stone-influenced soils and modern cellar architecture.