2019 Divai Alicante Bouschet

100% Alicante Bouschet (aka Garnacha Tintorera) from granite and schist soils. Fully destemmed and gently crushed. Aged for 12 months in 500-liter French oak barrels, which included both new and previously used barrels. 14.0% alcohol.

Dark in color, and bold without being heavy. This shows off a rich nose of blackberry, plum, chocolate, pepper, black tea and oak. Medium bodied , dry, and drinks lighter than you expect it to, although there’s some tannin underneath the fruitiness. This wine is ideal with BBQ, smoked meats, grilled vegetables or roasted lamb.

Divai is the entry level brand of Herdade dos Casarões, a winery located in Estremoz, in the district of Évora, approximately 75 miles from Lisbon. Their large, 500 acre farm encompasses 120 acres of grape vines, 95 acres of centuries-old olive trees and 90 acres of montado cork oak trees.  With 25 years of experience, Luís Duarte has been recognized as one of Portugal’s most recognized vignerons.  Luís is the only Portuguese winemaker to have been awarded Winemaker of the Year 2 times in both 1997 and 2007.