Herdade do Peso Revelado Alentejo Tinto 2021
Deep ruby colour, this wine has appealing aromas of black cherries and black plums, with savoury hints of toast and nutmeg and a subtle earthiness. On the palate it is full-bodied, with ripe and round tannins giving structure and an elegant acidity which carries the flavours onto the lingering finish.
Despite its southerly location, Vidígueira is one of the cooler Alentejo sub-regions and benefits from cool Atlantic air funnelled inland by a gap in the coastal hills. The vineyards are planted on rolling hills and 12 different soil types have been identified with a predominance of limestone, which controls vine vigour and lends elegance to the wines. Precision viticulture is carried out on the estate and each grape variety has been matched to its ideal plot. All of the Herdade do Peso vineyards are sustainably farmed and the on-site reservoir provides much-needed water to irrigate the vineyards during the warm Alentejo summers.
After hand picking, the Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional grapes were destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 28ºC for 12 days, with regular pump overs carried out. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, 10% of which were new oak. The wine was lightly fined prior to being bottled.
| RRP | £28.99 |
| Bottle size | 75cl |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14% |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Alentejo |
| Grapes | Alicante Bouschet 64%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Touriga Nacional 16% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 1.5 |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Winemaker | Luís Cabral de Almeida |
For almost thirty years, Herdade do Peso has focused on making premium red wines in the white wine-dominant, cooler Alentejo subregion of Vidígueira. Today, Herdade do Peso’s wines are made by Luís Cabral de Almeida, who believes his primary role is to “interpret nature”. As a result, Luís is heavily involved in the estate's vineyard management, having mapped their 12 soil types and matched each variety to its ideal plot. Named ‘Winemaker of the Year’ in 2024 by Portuguese wine magazine ‘Revista de Vinhos’, Luis’ wines reflect Vidígueira’s sense of place, being exuberant, ripe and generous, yet kept in balance by refreshing acidity.
Comprising 457 hectares of gently rolling hills, including 160 hectares of vineyards and olive groves that date back to Roman times, Herdade do Peso is defined by its rich natural heritage. Since acquiring the property in 1997, Sogrape has continued to develop Herdade do Peso with a focus on sustainability and respect for nature. This is evident in the construction of a 20-hectare on-site reservoir to capture rainwater and feed the drip irrigation system across the vineyards, the building of a new eco-friendly winery (completed in 2022), and the planting of wildlife corridors of indigenous species of plants and trees, including cork and holm oak.
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