2015 – Vale de Ancho Reserva

Vale de Ancho Reserva comes from Herdade do Menir’s premium terroir-focused range, made with selected grapes from Herdade da Granja, grown on schist soils and gentle slopes without irrigation. Made from Alicante Bouschet and Petit Verdot, this Alentejo DOC Reserva is aged 15 months in new French oak, showing deep ruby colour, mineral and earthy notes, subtle spice, intensity, expressive tannins, and a long, powerful finish.

Wine Enthusiast – 92 Points – “Editor’s Choice”

Producer: Herdade de Menir

Region: Alentejo

Country: Portugal

Grapes: Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional

Tasting notes:Deep, refined aromas of minerality, subtle spice, and gentle earthiness. Intense and expressive on the palate, with firm, polished tannins and a long, persistent finish. Produced only in exceptional years.

Alc./vol. : 14.5%

Res. Sugar: 1 g/L

Bottle size: 750ml