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 5 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs12 yrs14 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 Alentejo black pork
The wine's structure matches the fat and char of porco preto. -
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
A classic Alentejo pairing for a full-bodied red. -
Aged Serpa cheese
Firm tannins are tempered by the cheese's richness.
History
Marquês de Borba is João Portugal Ramos' flagship label, launched with his Vila Santa winery in the Borba sub-region and named for the historic marquisate of Borba.
- 1990: João Portugal Ramos founds his own Alentejo winery
- 1997: Marquês de Borba Reserva established as the top red tier
Facts
- Producer
- J. Portugal Ramos, Vinhos · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo
- Oak
- Aged in French oak barriques for around 12 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 15-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
Frequently asked about Marquês de Borba Reserva Tinto
What does Marquês de Borba Reserva Tinto taste like?
João Portugal Ramos' flagship red from the Vila Santa estate, an Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon blend with ripe, structured dark fruit.
When should I drink Marquês de Borba Reserva Tinto?
Drink within 5-12 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Marquês de Borba Reserva Tinto?
Grilled Alentejo black pork and Slow-roasted lamb shoulder are the strongest matches. The wine's structure matches the fat and char of porco preto.
What grapes are in Marquês de Borba Reserva Tinto?
Marquês de Borba Reserva Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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