The colour is deep ruby/garnet. On the nose hints of red berries, balsamic notes, vanilla and dark chocolate. In the mouth light and fresh. The aftertaste is slightly bitter and very short.
Quinta da Terrugem is a Portuguese red wine made by Bacalhôa in the Peninsula de Setubal wine region. It is produced from the local red grapes Trincadeira and Aragonez (Tempranillo), with the addition of the international Cabernet Sauvignon.
Trincadeira is a purple-skinned grape used in the production of Port and various other Portuguese red wines. The grape is noted for its dark coloring. The variety’s official name is Tinta Amarela. It is a challenging grape variety. The wine tends to be full-bodied and rich, with aromas of blackberries, herbs and flowers.
Quinta da Terrugem is made under the wide Vinho Regional Alentejano denomination. “Vinho Regional” is similar to the French “Vin de Pays”.
Alentejo is named for its position south of the Tejo river, which bisects Portugal, entering the ocean near Lisbon. The region extends across about a third of Portugal. The size of Alentejo means that there is a wealth of terroir, and it is fairly difficult to generalize about the region as a whole.
Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal is one of the biggest wine-making companies in Portugal, with a presence in 7 Portuguese wine regions and a total capacity of 20 million liters.
For this bottle I paid 9.25 CHF at Coop, 50% off the original price of 18.50 CHF.
Country: Spain
Region: Alentejo
Grapes: Trincadeira/Tinta Amarela, Aragonez/Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Red
Vintage: 2015
Producer: Bacalhôa
Price range: Medium (15-30 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 2/5