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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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
Procura ('the search' in Portuguese) is Susana Esteban's flagship, made since 2009 from old Alicante Bouschet vines near Alegrete in the Portalegre sub-region.
Facts
- Producer
- Susana Esteban · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alicante Bouschet, Arinto
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo
- Oak
- Eight months in used French oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
Frequently asked about Procura Tinto
What does Procura Tinto taste like?
Susana Esteban's flagship red from old Serra de São Mamede vines at Alegrete, built around Alicante Bouschet for structure and depth.
When should I drink Procura Tinto?
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 Procura 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 Procura Tinto?
Procura Tinto is a blend of Alicante Bouschet and Arinto.
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