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 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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 firm tannin cut through fat. -
Slow-roasted lamb
A classic pairing for a structured red. -
Aged cheese
Firm tannin needs a rich, mature cheese.
History
Sovibor Reserva has represented the flagship of this Borba producer since its 1968 formation from the merger of two small wine producers.
Facts
- Producer
- Sovibor · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 10-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
Frequently asked about Sovibor Reserva Tinto
What does Sovibor Reserva Tinto taste like?
Sovibor's flagship red, an Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet blend from this Borba producer formed in a 1968 merger.
When should I drink Sovibor Reserva Tinto?
Drink within 3-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Sovibor Reserva Tinto?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Slow-roasted lamb are the strongest matches. Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.
What grapes are in Sovibor Reserva Tinto?
Sovibor Reserva Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, and Alicante Bouschet.
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