{"id":20861,"date":"2026-04-01T19:16:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/sklep\/uncategorized\/herdade-dos-coteis-i-g-t-alentejano-alicante-bouchet\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T18:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:20:31","slug":"herdade-dos-coteis-i-g-t-alentejano-alicante-bouchet","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/sklep\/drinks\/wine\/herdade-dos-coteis-i-g-t-alentejano-alicante-bouchet\/","title":{"rendered":"HERDADE DOS COT\u00c9IS I.G.T. Alentejano Alicante Bouchet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HERDADE DOS COT\u00c9IS I.G.T. Alentejano Alicante Bouschet<\/strong> (also known as Herdade dos Cot\u00e9is Alicante Bouschet) is a varietal red wine from the Alentejo region in Portugal, produced by the family-owned Herdade dos Cot\u00e9is<\/strong> (Ven\u00e2ncio family) near Moura in Baixo Alentejo. It showcases the expressive character of the Alicante Bouschet grape \u2014 a teinturier variety known for its deep color, structure, and dark fruit intensity \u2014 offering excellent value and typicity of the region\u2019s terroir on the left bank of the Guadiana River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deep, intense ruby with violet reflections, characteristic of Alicante Bouschet\u2019s thick skins and coloring pulp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aroma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Complex and inviting with dominant notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, cassis), complemented by subtle spicy nuances and dark chocolate or balsamic touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Full-bodied and balanced on the palate, with well-structured yet integrated tannins, vibrant acidity that brings freshness, and rich dark fruit flavors. It finishes long and persistent, with elegant woody nuances and a velvety impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Producer<\/strong>: Herdade dos Cot\u00e9is (family estate focused on integrated production, also known for olive oil and sheep cheese).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Appellation<\/strong>: Vinho Regional Alentejano (I.G.T. \/ I.G.P. Alentejano).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Grape variety<\/strong>: 100% Alicante Bouschet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Production<\/strong>: Grapes from estate vineyards; temperature-controlled fermentation; partial aging in French oak barrels for added complexity and structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alcohol<\/strong>: Approx. 14.5\u201316% vol. (varies slightly by vintage; recent examples around 14.5\u201315%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Style<\/strong>: Dry red (Tinto), powerful yet elegant, suitable for drinking now or short-term aging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Formats<\/strong>: Primarily 750 ml bottles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Serving and Pairing Suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Temperature<\/strong>: 16\u201318\u00b0C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Storage after opening<\/strong>: 3\u20135 days in a cool place or refrigerator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Food pairings<\/strong>: Ideal with red meats, grilled or roasted lamb, game, hearty stews, aged cheeses, and rich Portuguese dishes. Its structure also pairs well with dark chocolate-based desserts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This wine is appreciated for highlighting the potential of Alicante Bouschet in Alentejo, delivering concentration, freshness, and good value (typically in the mid-range affordable-premium segment). The profile remains consistent across recent vintages (e.g., 2023), with minor variations due to harvest conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      HERDADE DOS COT\u00c9IS I.G.T. Alentejano Alicante Bouschet (also known as Herdade dos Cot\u00e9is Alicante Bouschet) is a varietal red wine from the Alentejo region in Portugal, produced by the family-owned Herdade dos Cot\u00e9is (Ven\u00e2ncio family) near Moura in Baixo Alentejo. It showcases the expressive character of the Alicante Bouschet grape \u2014 a teinturier variety known […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20854,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[1424],"product_cat":[1094,1097],"product_tag":[1374,1355],"class_list":{"0":"post-20861","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-herdade-dos-coteis","7":"product_cat-drinks","8":"product_cat-wine","9":"product_tag-barrel-aged","10":"product_tag-mono-varietal","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/20861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=20861"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=20861"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=20861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}