Luis Duarte Rubrica Autograph Regional 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Luis Duarte
Label Name:
 
Rubrica Autograph Regional
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Reguengos de Monsaraz, Monte do Carrapatelo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Scores: Lobenberg 95+/100; Wine Enthusiast 95/100; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~94/100

Tasting Note
Concentrated black fruits (blackberry, plum), spice, mint and graphite; firm ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roast lamb, game (venison), aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Grapes vinified in open lagares, fermented and aged ~12 months in French oak barriques; limited-production, parcel vinification.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Luís Duarte at Monte do Carrapatelo (estate launched 2007); c.8–10 ha under vine, sustainable viticulture and careful parcel selection.