Alentejo DOC

Region Hierarchy

Portugal
- Alentejo DOC
  - no subregions

Climate(s)

Warm Mediterranean

Elevation

Notes

A large region in the south covering many sub-regions. Wet and cooler in the north to hot and dry in the south.

Also, Trincadeira (drought resistant) and Alicante Bouschet.

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Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Syrah / Shiraz Grape	Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
Red	Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape	Known as Aragones Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
Red	Touriga Nacional Grape

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Red Blend Wine	Deep color but soft tannins. Full body. Expressive ripe fruit flavors. Wine notes: A blend of various red grapes
Still White	Other type of Still White Wine	Made from Arinto, Antao Vaz, and Roupeiro. Fruity and floral. High acidity.