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 10 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs25 yrs27 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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Alentejo black pork secretos
Full body and high tannin match a rich cut of pork. -
Venison with red wine jus
A powerful red for game in a rich sauce. -
Aged hard cheese
High tannin needs the fat of a well-aged cheese.
History
Estremus is the top wine in the João Portugal Ramos portfolio, made only in strong vintages from selected Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon parcels.
- 2003: First vintage of Estremus released as the house's icon red
Facts
- Producer
- J. Portugal Ramos, Vinhos · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Extended ageing in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 60-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Estremus
What does Estremus taste like?
João Portugal Ramos' top-tier icon wine, an Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon blend built for long ageing in new French oak.
When should I drink Estremus?
Drink within 10-25 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Estremus?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Venison with red wine jus are the strongest matches. Full body and high tannin match a rich cut of pork.
What grapes are in Estremus?
Estremus is a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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