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Synonyms
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Alentejo, Portugal.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruits, complex and fruity.
It is planted most seriously in Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm climates.
It blends readily with Trincadeira.
On other labels it goes by Tempranillo.
At the table it suits kebab with lamb and chicken, roast suckling pig with tamarillo sauce and brisket burnt ends.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Kebab with lamb and chicken
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Roast suckling pig with tamarillo sauce
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Brisket burnt ends
Also labelled.
Tempranillo.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega do Monte Branco 'Monte Branco' Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Altas Quintas Talha Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Aplanta Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Carmim 'Monsaraz Bivarietal' Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez, Alentejo, Portugal
- Cartuxa Evora Reserva Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Companhia das Lezirias 'Herdade de Catapereiro' Escolha, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
- Eladio Pineiro La Coartada, Alentejo, Portugal
- Herdade da Ajuda 'P' Premium, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez: common questions
01.What does Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez taste like?+
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez tastes of red fruits, complex and fruity. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez from?+
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez originates in Alentejo, Portugal.
03.Where is Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez grown?+
The key regions for Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez are Alentejo.
04.What food pairs with Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez?+
Pour it with kebab with lamb and chicken, roast suckling pig with tamarillo sauce and brisket burnt ends.
05.What else is Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez called?+
Alicante Bouschet - Aragonez is also labelled Tempranillo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.