WINELIFE "Sinless" Red Alentejo DOC 2017

90 points (Julien Miquel / socialvignerons.com)

"It’s a wine to let rest in the bottle, or simply follow its evolution through time and enjoy its growth." —WINELIFE

GRAPE VARIETIES: Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Alfrocheiro, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

ORIGIN: Alto Alentejo.

AGING:

ALCOHOL: 14.5%.

TASTING NOTES: Bright, rich and consistent violet color. Aromatic aroma with hints of matured fruits and red berries scented by the sun, recalling fresh jam. Well built and elegant, its palate is fruity and dry, with soft tannins, a well-balanced acidity, and a light body that gives it a soft finish.

"velvety texture where dense tannins add some enjoyable grip to the texture ... ripe purple plum and fresh dark warm blackberry with layered sweet spices and vanilla that amplify the overall pleasing smoothness of the wine ... dry juiciness and vivacity contrasting with the rich ripe and comforting cooked fruit note, and the long salivating finish with many layers of complexity" —Julien Miquel / socialvignerons.com

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Grilled or roasted red meats such as lamb, beef or pork, sausages, hamburgers, pastas with tomato-based sauces, spicy dishes; also great with soft cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°C to 18°C (or slightly cooler than room temperature).