Alicante Bouschet
Alicante Bouschet
Bold, brooding and built to impress — Alicante Bouschet is one of the wine world's great originals. A rare teinturier grape with red flesh as well as red skin, it produces wines of extraordinary depth of colour, richly layered with dark fruit, spice and earthy complexity.
Originally developed in 19th-century France, Alicante Bouschet found its spiritual home in Portugal's sun-drenched Alentejo, where it thrives in the heat to produce powerful, structured reds with a velvety texture and remarkable ageing potential. You'll also find it across southern France, Spain and beyond, each region lending its own character to this intensely expressive variety.
Expect flavours of blackberry, dark plum, black cherry and violet, often with hints of chocolate, tobacco and warm spice. Whether you're looking for a bold dinner companion or a cellar-worthy bottle, our Alicante Bouschet selection delivers.
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Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Alicante BouschetABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively Red90 Points - International Wine Report. Originally from the island of Elba, The gorgeaus Ripalte from Tuscany is made from Alicante (Grenache) and Carignan. Picked exclusively by hand, this cuvée has lovely notes of raspberry, redcurrant, kirsch and spicy aromas. Rosso delle Ripalte has a lively ruby red colour. The nose shows a good complexity, with hints of red fruits (raspberries, currants and cherries) that go perfectly with strong spicy notes. In the mouth it is of good freshness and structu -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedEsporao Reserva Tinto 2022 stands as a testament to the potential of Portuguese reds: sumptuous, structured, and layered with spicy red fruits and appealing oak nuances. Crafted by Esporao, a trailblazer in organic viticulture and regional expression, the wine draws critical and enthusiast praise alike, with multiple top ratings highlighting its quality and enduring popularity. TasteEsporao Reserva Tinto 2022 displays an intense ruby colour and a pronounced, complex aroma brimming with ripe red -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, TrincadeiraABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - Revista Adega. A classic Alentejo blend led by Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet, this shows the region’s generous style with a more measured, polished edge. Ripe fruit, soft structure and careful winemaking come together in a wine that’s both approachable and well put together, with a clear sense of place. Taste Ripe blackberry and plum with notes of cherry, dried herbs and a touch of spice. Smooth tannins and a rounded texture are balanced by fresh acidity, giving an easy -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Alicante Bouschet, AragonezABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Wine Review Online. DFrom one of Alentejo’s most respected estates, this is a step up in depth and intent, built on Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet. It shows the pedigree of Cartuxa clearly, combining ripe southern fruit with structure, restraint and careful oak handling. Confident and composed, with the balance and precision that come from a top-tier winery. Taste Blackberry, plum and dark cherry lead the way, backed by hints of spice, dried herbs and a touch of cocoa. S -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Syrah / Shiraz, Alicante BouschetABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedEsporão Torre de Esporão 2017 epitomises complex Portuguese winemaking, blending rich fruit and dark chocolate notes with finesse and depth. Created at one of the Alentejo’s most sustainable and innovative estates, it is an award-winning red with a stellar critical and Vivino record - an outstanding choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. TasteTorre de Esporão 2017 is dense and almost opaque in colour, delivering a complex and concentrated bouquet of blueberries, dark chocolate liqueur, liq
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