Wine&Spirits distingue Herdade do Rocim Reserva 2011 e Herdade do Rocim Alicante Bouschet 2013

Herdade do Rocim| Alicante Bouschet 2013 – 92 Pts.
Alicante Bouschet 2013 considered a rustic variety in its home shouthern france, the red-fleshed alicante bouschet can produce an elegant red in Alentejo. This one starts off on cracked-black-pepper notes, immediately yielding a sense of fruit purity, of luscious and juice black plums. It continues to improve over of course of several days, a wine to cellar and enjoy with braised trotters, or other local Alentejo specialities.

Herdade do Rocim| Reserva 2011– 91 Pts.
Firm and juicy with red-and-orange-tinged fruits, this has the richness oj an Alentejo red without the weight. It´s volatile in the aroma, but then the falvours are subtle, zesty and clean. Serve this cellar temperature with charcuterie.