Astronauta, Aragonez

Alentejo, 2022 75CL

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Aragonês

Red Wine

13,5%

16-18º

Robert Parker

What The Fellas Say

Pure and poetic in a Charles Bukowski kind of way, like being slappped on the face with a dusty metaphor of cork trees, ripe plums and a rusting old tractor while a barefoot kid steals your wallet. Fresh and deep and happy when washing down a Quiejo de Nisa or a grilled chouriço.

What The Sommelier Says

Warm ruby colour, notes of cherry, plum, licorice and a hint of coffee. In the mouth it is dry and medium bodied, typical of Aragonez in the region. Good tannins with balanced acidity. Very drinkable and perfect with comida Alentejana.

Pairs well with…

…a local charcuterie board, a nice fatty, grilled chouriço or steak, or a rich, creamy pasta carbonara.

About The Winemakers

Aníbal Coutinho’s Astronaut Wines is a pioneering project that combines his love for travel with his expertise in winemaking. The concept involves producing wines in different countries, each crafted with a deep understanding of the local wine culture and grape varieties. Coutinho started the project in Portugal and South Africa, creating wines that showcase the most emblematic grapes of these regions—Touriga Nacional and Arinto from Portugal, and Chenin Blanc and Pinotage from South Africa. The project was first presented at the ProWein 2011 trade fair in Germany.

About The Winemakers

Region: Alentejo

The Alentejo covers a large area and is characterized by its hot, dry summers and mild winters. The vineyards are planted on rolling hills and plains, and the soils are predominantly made up of granite, schist and limestone. Its wines are known for their full-bodied flavors and rich, earthy tones.