Introducing Bacalha Alabastro Tinto, a fruity and spicy Portuguese red wine that is both generous and fresh. With a deep garnet colour, it boasts ripe wild fruit aromas of raspberries and blackberries. Enjoy its lively and fruity taste with a hint of black pepper, soft tannins, and a long finish. Perfect for pairing with lamb stew or slow-cooked ratatouille for a flavourful experience.

About the Producer

One of Portugal’s largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country’s most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco’s greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit.

Aliana has been part of Bacalha Vinhos de Portugal since 2007 and all wines are now being brought under the Bacalha name.

Vineyard and Winery

A combination of hand and machine-picked grapes are sourced from Bacalha’s own vineyards in the Alentejo region in the south-east, not far from the Spanish border. Here low yielding, old vines are tended traditionally from plantings on clay soils. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats controlled at 30 degrees for 6 days with extended maceration on the skins to extract sufficient colour, fruit and tannins. The wine is matured in tank for a few months before bottling.