Segredos de São Miguel Alentejano Tinto Reserva 2024

	Sultry, ripe and spicy red from Alentejo
	Matured in French and American oak barrels
	Delicious with rich Mediterranean dishes or soft cheeses.

Description

Alexandre Relvas has expanded the beloved Segredos family. In addition to the popular "regular" red and white, he now also produces a luxurious, oak-aged version from the finest part of the harvest. Like the other two, this one is wonderfully smooth, unmistakably Portuguese, and of outstanding quality at a reasonable price!

The Tinto Reserva, in keeping with regional tradition, is a blend of local grapes such as Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, and Touriga Nacional. To ensure the grapes arrive in the cellar in optimal condition, Alexandre harvests them at night, when the weather is still cool.

Once in the cellar, a short maceration on the skins follows, which gives the wine its intense ruby red color. The Reserva then ferments in stainless steel tanks and matures for another nine months in French and American oak barrels.

The latter gives this Tinto extra intensity and seductive aromas of toast and coconut, complementing the sun-drenched fruity and spicy flavors. It pairs perfectly with Mediterranean meats and stews, or soft cheeses. In short, a Portuguese wine not to be missed!