COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
ADEGA MAYOR
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Adega Mayor Reserva Tinto is a red wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, produced by ADEGA MAYOR. The winery was founded by Rui Nabeiro, driven by a passion for wine and his homeland. Adega Mayor spans 350 hectares and benefits from a Mediterranean ecosystem, with a strong tradition of grape cultivation. The producer's mission is to celebrate Portuguese life and culture through its wines, with a commitment to sustainability. The 2022 vintage is noted for its youthful exuberance and balanced profile, reflecting the Alentejo terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Adega Mayor was the first purpose-built winery in Portugal.
Fact 02
The winery's architecture was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Siza Vieira.
Fact 03
The estate benefits from a unique Mediterranean ecosystem.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage earned a Silver medal at Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2024.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Adega Mayor Reserva Tinto begins with hand-harvested grapes that are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months, with a portion maturing in stainless steel and the remainder in second and third-year French oak barrels. The wine also benefits from bottle aging before release. This approach aims to balance fruit expression with subtle oak influence and structural development.
