Joćo Portugal Ramos - Reserva 2020
Price: $17.99
Sale Price: $13.99
| Producer | Joćo Portugal Ramos |
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| Country | Portugal |
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| Region | Alentejo |
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| Varietal | Red Blend |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Sku | 01907 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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João Portugal Ramos is one of the primary figures in the development of Portuguese table wines over the past 20 years. As a consultant, he has played a significant role in the development of some of Portugal’s most notable wines. Still, Portugal suffers from a lack of reputation… not a bad one… not a good one… just no reputation. For most consumers, the wines remain a mystery.
We, especially Rich, have been on the Portuguese bandwagon for a couple of years now, nibbling at the edges with an offer here, and offer there… but now is the time to start pressing hard. Especially since they haven’t been targeted for tariffs!
From the Alentejo region in southeastern Portugal, along the border with Spain, this beauty is a blend of Aragonez (aka Tempranillo), Trincadeira (don’t worry about it) and Syrah. What impresses me about this wine is the level of intensity and structure it has, despite the fact it doesn’t see any oak barrels. It will drink well for 3 or more years… but who are we kidding? At this price, you will guzzle this all down over the winter!
What to pair with? Hearty dishes like sausage and peppers, roasted lamb or beef stew would be lovely. And if you were in Evora, capital of the region? According to their tourism office, “Alentejo tradicional cuisine has, as a base, pork, lamb and bread. Always the bread. In special, older people never have a meal (not even a not at all traditional pasta) without a little bit of Alentejo bread.” Fresh herbs are an essential ingredient, including cilantro, mint and oregano along with the staples of olive oil, garlic and onion. Perhaps their most famous dish is Pork and Clams. Don’t wrinkle your nose… just look at this picture! And click for a recipe!
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