Ode Winery Amphora Alicante Bouschet 2023 Tejo Red 75cl

The production philosophy, overseen by winemaker Maria Vicente, is based on the motto "Minimal Intervention, Maximum Attention," focusing on expressing the microclimate and identity of the region.

🍇 Region: Tagus

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Maria Vicente

🌱 Grapes: 100% Alicante Bouschet

🛠️ Winemaking: Fermenting and aging wines in clay amphorae is a tradition that dates back 6,000 years.

⏳ Stage: Aging wines in earthenware amphorae. Fermenting and aging wines in earthenware amphorae is a tradition that dates back 6,000 years.

🧪 Analysis:

• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Tartaric acid: 5.9 g/L
• pH: 3.5

👃 Organoleptic Test:

• Aroma & Palate: Fermenting and aging wines in clay amphorae is a tradition that dates back 6,000 years. We are proud to say that this ancient way of making wine is very much alive at ODE. This age-old technique is used here to produce a modern style of wine that truly highlights the variety. An elegant yet expressive wine, made 100% from the Alicante Bouschet grape variety. Fermented and aged in clay amphorae for 12 months. A special wine, made with the least possible intervention.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: This well-structured wine will continue to develop complexity and become even more elegant and expressive over the next 10 years.

🍽️ Serving: The perfect accompaniment to roasts like lamb, as well as rich and hearty stews. Its texture and focus also make it an excellent wine for hard, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Serra da Estrela.