Howard’s Folly Reserve Red Wine 2015

Red wine – Alentejo Wines Region - Portalegre

This Howard’s Folly Reserva Red 2015 is a red wine from the Alentejo region.

A blend that combines the grape varieties (70%) Syrah and Alicante Bouschet (30%), harvested in the Portalegre Vineyards in the Northeast of the Alentejo in the granitic foothills of the São Mamede mountain range. The combination of fresh grapes from high altitude and granitic soils combine to give wines of great refinement with structure, intense aromas and freshness.

David Baverstock, as the responsible winemaker of this wine, immediately sought to ensure that the grapes harvested in Portalegre were handled, chosen and transported manually in boxes of 15 kg each, to an urban winery located in Estremoz, with a yield of 4-5 tons / hectare .

In winemaking, a 12-month aging in new and aged barrels with French oak wood stands out.

Finally, the Howard’s Folly Red 2015 was bottled in June 2017.

Tasting note: About this Alentejo blend Howard’s Folly Reserva Red 2015 on the nose there are complex aromas of dark wild fruits with earthy and balsamic notes, already in the mouth, we highlight the soft, textured and multifaceted palate with firm tannins and a long and persistent finish. A fantastic Alentejo Red Reserve Wine that you must try!.

Grape varieties / variety: Syrah (70%)  and Alicante Bouschet (30%) in Vinhas de Portalegre, region of Alentejo.

Harmonization: We admit that Howard’s Folly Reserva Red Wine 2015 is a great company to read a book, accompany cheese or red meat dishes and game.

Temperature service: Consume and serve between 16ºC and 18ºC.

Responsible for oenology: David Baverstock

Awards: This Producer won the Portuguese Red Wine Trophy in both 1999 and 2002 Desafios international wines, in addition to the oenologist of the year (Portugal) 1999, the first non-Portuguese. He is the chief winemaker for the world famous Herdade do Esporão.

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