COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira
PRODUCER
Adega Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pousada do Corvo Reserva Tinto is a private label wine crafted exclusively for the Iberian supermarket chain Mercadona. Rather than utilizing mass-production facilities, Mercadona partners with established regional estates to deliver authentic local character. This red blend is produced by Adega Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha, a respected estate with a 25-year history located in Elvas, within the Upper Alentejo region of Portugal. The estate's vineyards benefit from clay-limestone and schist soils near the Guadiana River, creating a wine that represents Alentejo's traditional viticulture at an accessible price point.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€4
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Produced exclusively for Mercadona by Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha, a respected estate with 25 years of history in Alentejo.
Fact 02
To preserve freshness in the hot Alentejo climate, grapes are harvested mechanically during the cool night and early dawn hours.
Fact 03
The grapes are transported from the vineyard to the winery in under five minutes to prevent premature oxidation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Reserva Tinto is designed to preserve fruit purity while managing the warm Alentejo climate. Grapes are harvested mechanically during the cool night and early dawn hours, then rushed to the winery in under five minutes to prevent oxidation. After destemming, the grapes are gently crushed to avoid cracking the seeds, which prevents bitter compounds from entering the juice. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with skin maceration for color and structure extraction. The wine is then aged in oak barrels to meet the regional requirements for the 'Reserva' designation.
