Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Peppery Syrah spice is a classic match for grilled lamb. -
Alentejo black pork secretos
Full body and firm tannin cut through the fat. -
Aged sheep's cheese
A structured red for a firm, salty cheese.
History
Incógnito was Cortes de Cima's first single-varietal Syrah, among the first in the Alentejo, launched anonymously (hence the name) to sidestep DOC rules that did not then recognise Syrah.
- 1998: First vintage released, unlabelled by grape to avoid DOC classification conflict
- 2023: 17th edition released
Facts
- Producer
- Cortes de Cima · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Aged in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Incógnito
What does Incógnito taste like?
Cortes de Cima's flagship single-varietal Syrah, now in its 17th edition, showing the estate's warm-climate ripeness with peppery spice and dark fruit depth.
When should I drink Incógnito?
Drink within 6-15 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Incógnito?
Grilled lamb chops and Alentejo black pork secretos are the strongest matches. Peppery Syrah spice is a classic match for grilled lamb.
What classification does Incógnito have?
Incógnito is bottled under the Vinho Regional Alentejano designation.
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