Vinos del Atlantico – Aplanta Tinto

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Portugal

Alentejo

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Red

The Facts

UPCs 2020 (750ml) - 8 437015 799124

Origins Portugal > Alentejo

Appellation Alentejo

Varietal Red Blend

Cepage 80% Tempranillo, 20% Alicante Bouschet

Winemaking Quickly pressed after harvest, the grapes go on a pre-fermentative “cold soak” on a temperature controlled for 3 days (at 45F) in order to conserve the fruit’s fresh flavor and aroma. Then racked in french oak barrels for fermentation and aging.

Aging French oak barrels for fermentation and aging

Markets California

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The Character

Overall Dark & Juicy

Aromas Lush blueberry, plum and red cherry

Mouthfeel Plush & Refreshing

Tasting Notes Dark garnet tinged purple. On the nose, lush blueberry, plum and red cherry aromas, overlaid with slate mineral. On the palate, a core of red cherry and blueberry fruit is wrapped with hints of fresh tobacco, black pepper and spice. Plush and refreshing all at once.

Selling Point Beautiful representation of an Alentejo Red Blend

Pairings Grilled meat from burgers to steaks, as well as charcuterie and sharp cheeses.

The Story

Southern Portugal's Alentejo is renowned for its arid climate in Western Europe. The Mourão sub-region, without highways and airports, embraced a rustic, agrarian lifestyle until the Alqueva Dam's completion in 2004. The "Barragem do Alqueva," now Europe's largest artificial lake, serves as a crucial reservoir and irrigation source for a significant part of Alentejo. The village of Aldeia da Luz, located below the waterline, faced relocation during this process. After consulting with the villagers, a distinctive resettlement plan was executed: Aldeia da Luz was reconstructed a few kilometers away on higher ground. This relocation effort included establishing a 200-hectare olive grove and an 83-hectare vineyard, currently owned, and cultivated by the 74 permanent residents of the village. Aplanta sources its fruit from this area, showcasing the rich, warm flavors and laid-back style characteristic of Alentejo reds.

The fruit for Aplanta comes from a community vineyard, creating a liquid link between the person enjoying this wine and the beautiful story of Aldeia da Luz and its people. Emblematic of the style of the area, this wine is proof that “it takes a village!” Aplanta is also part of the "Vinos Regionales" collection by Vinos del Atlántico. This special collection celebrates the natural beauty of each region in its purest form without manipulation. The wines are balanced, ready to drink, yet they are full of soul and character. The mission of this regional collection is to preserve the land, its people, and their traditions.

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Aplanta, Alentejo, Portugal

Visit our website to learn more: www.vinosregionales.com/aplanta Follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/vinos_regionales_ Aplanta is a lush, juicy, medium-bodied red that exhibits beautiful dark fruit with an undertone of earthy flavors and licorice.

Aplanta, Alentejo, Portugal

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Visit our website to learn more: www.vinosregionales.com/aplanta Follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/vinos_regionales_ Aplanta is a lush, juicy, medium-bodied red that exhibits beautiful dark fruit with an undertone of earthy flavors and licorice.

About Vinos del Atlantico

Brand Story

Vinos Atlántico was founded with the purpose of preserving the winemaking heritage of Alberto Orte's family. Independently producing wine throughout Spain since the late 1800s. Alberto produces two types of wines: wines of unique terroirs, which are labeled as Alberto Orte, and wines from village- designated vineyards that are more approachable, which are labeled as Vinos Atlántico.

Brand Story

Vinos Atlántico was founded with the purpose of preserving the winemaking heritage of Alberto Orte's family. Independently producing wine throughout Spain since the late 1800s. Alberto produces two types of wines: wines of unique terroirs, which are labeled as Alberto Orte, and wines from village- designated vineyards that are more approachable, which are labeled as Vinos Atlántico.