Herdade da Capela Rouge 2016

Casa Clara

Herdade da Capela Rouge
2016

  • Pasta
  • Lamb
  • Beef

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6 case(s) available

Service fees
$ 7.69
Product code
14927641
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Pre-Order
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$66.86
Country
Portugal
Regulated designation
Denominação de origem controlada (DOC)
Region
Alentejo
Appellation
Alentejo
Varietal(s)
Alicante Bouschet 40 %
Touriga Nacional 40 %
Syrah 20 %
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

Beyond the Tagus River, the Alentejo DO benefits from a unique blend of continental and Mediterranean climates. Over the past 20 years, its eight sub-regions have gained prestige, making the Alentejo Portugal’s second major wine region after the Douro. Since 1983, the Roque do Vale family has managed 64 hectares at Herdade da Capela ("The Chapel"), one of two vineyards under the Casa Clara name. Located in the Moura sub-region at the heart of Lower Alentejo, the estate experiences the...

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Production notes

From the finest plots of Herdade da Capela, this red wine embodies the elegance and power of the Alentejo terroir. Its deep garnet color hints at a rich aromatic complexity: ripe dark fruits, gentle spices, and a touch of dark chocolate, all supported by a subtle oak note from aging in French oak barrels. On the palate, it reveals a silky structure, controlled freshness, and remarkable persistence, showcasing its great aging potential. A wine of character, perfect to pair with grilled red meats, game, or aged cheeses.