Astronauta, Vinho de Talha, Tinto

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Red Wine
Alentejo, 2018
75CL

31,99 €

*Member Price: € 28,80

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Red Wine

14,5%

16-18º

5-10 years

Robert Parker

What The Fellas Say

Descend through the layers of this fresh, complex wine like an archaeologist digging through the centuries. Start with the fresh, earthy topsoil and taste the bright minerality of red currants and clay, then dig your trowel further to find notes of dark berries and cranberries and tobacco and vanilla. Finally, at the bottom, if you listen carefully, is an ancient Roman winemaker stirring the lees of his amphorae and sending messages back through time.

What The Sommelier Says

This natural wine is fermented in 1,000 liter amphorae and remains there until St Martin´s day. Intense pomegranate, complex fruit, notes of clay and other earthy notes. Firm and fresh, with long-lasting tannins.

Pairs well with…

…roasted meats, oxtail and sausages.

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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.