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Producer | José Maria da Fonseca |
Country | Portugal |
Varietal | Proprietary Blend |
Vintage | 2017 |
Sku | 594822 |
Size | 750ml |
The José de Sousa Winery, an historic and prestigious estate dating from 1878, was purchased by José Maria da Fonseca almost thirty years ago in 1986. This saw a long-held dream become reality for the Soares Franco family; to produce Alentejo wine using traditional winemaking methods. Keeping alive a tradition initiated by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, the José de Sousa winery is equipped with 114 clay amphorae, a fermentation method as rare as it is old. The old Alibaba cellars are below ground level and contain the urns and two open presses for treading the grapes. The wine, a blend of Grand Noir, Trincadeiro, and Aragones (Tempranillo), was done in a mix of clay pots and stainless steel; with a nose of dates, vanilla, tobacco, and spices, it is fruit and balanced with soft tannins.
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