Quinta de Chocapalha: Guarita da Chocapalha Alicante Bouschet 2016

Quinta de Chocapalha: Guarita da Chocapalha Alicante Bouschet 2016

2
Alicante Bouschet 100%
5
rød, tør
14,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2024–2046
Pakket ind i: 3-delt OHK
9
rig på tanniner
struktureret
voluminøs og kraftfuld
3
Lobenberg: 97/100
Parker: 96/100
Wine Enthusiast: 94/100
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Portugal, Lisboa
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Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Guarita da Chocapalha Alicante Bouschet 2016

97
/100

Alicante Bouschet er insidertippet i Portugal. Unik, rød saft selv uden skrælkontakt og altid en blanding af blod, jern, tranebær og ribs i munden. Altid lidt syrlig, aldrig syltetøjsagtig eller sød i saften. Finurlig og spændende! Modnet i næsten 2 år på fade og derefter flere års flaskelagring. Men det har vinen også brug for. Meget frisk, meget struktureret. Lidt tør i tanninen, hvilket også er typisk for druesorten, men altid moden og aldrig grøn. Bare sin egen stil. Spændende anderledes.

96
/100

Parker om: Guarita da Chocapalha Alicante Bouschet

The 2016 Guarita da Chocapalha is an Alicante Bouschet aged for 22 months in 30% new French oak. It comes in at 14.6% alcohol. A bit more forward, says the winery (and I agree), than the dense and very ripe 2015 seen a couple of years ago, this is just gorgeous, a great success for this rare brand. This opens emphasizing its freshness and structure. It's bright and just a little piquant, relative to Alicante. The tannins make this gripping and lively, but they are never harsh or particularly astringent. Once past the fresh opening, this very elegant Alicante opens up and shows off its strong personality. It becomes very Alicante-ish, if I can put it that way. The big finish is filled with flavor, including some classic hints of beef. It is very expressive. The structure supports this well, the controlled power gripping the palate while the fruit asserts itself. This brand hasn't had a chance to develop much of a track record, but this looks like it can age. It is also drinkable now, although nowhere near peak. This will not be made every year, but the 2017 is already planned. This is sourced from a single parcel with 32-year-old vines. There were approximately 2,500 bottles produced. 96/100

94
/100

Wine Enthusiast om: Guarita da Chocapalha Alicante Bouschet

A big wine in every sense, this is rich and concentrated. The power and dark color are enhanced even more by the solid black fruits and the tannins that are now fully integrated. While the wine is ready to drink, it has more years ahead. Drink now or wait until 2024. 94/100

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Quinta de Chocapalha

Denne spændende og bedste vingård i Portugals Estremadura-region (kun 30 kilometer fra Lissabon) skyldes i høj grad den yngre generations begejstring for vin og deres egen region.

Guarita da Chocapalha Alicante Bouschet 2016