Alentejo DOC
Alentejo DOC is a wine designation located in the southern interior of Portugal, characterized by hot, dry summers with poor, sandy soils, rolling plains, and granite or schist outcroppings. The region produces full-bodied red wines primarily from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, and Alfrocheiro, while whites are made from Antão Vaz, Arinto, and Roupeiro varieties. Alentejo has gained international recognition for its fruit-forward, accessible wines with modern winemaking techniques often producing rich, deeply colored reds with good structure and ripe fruit flavors.
Wines from Alentejo DOC
Capela Santa Margarida Red Blend
This Portuguese red blend showcases why Alentejo has become one of Europe's most exciting wine regions. It combines indigenous varieties like Touriga Nacional and Aragonez (Portugal's name for Tempranillo) with international Syrah to create something both authentic and broadly appealing. Capela Santa Margarida draws on centuries of Portuguese winemaking tradition while embracing modern techniques to create wines of exceptional value. The warm climate of Alentejo allows for perfect ripening, resulting in wines with generous fruit character and structure. This red blend delivers the kind of satisfaction that usually comes with a much higher price tag – rich, complex, and distinctly Mediterranean in character. It's the perfect wine for those looking to explore beyond the usual suspects without venturing too far from their comfort zone.
Quinta da Plansel Vinho Regional Alentejano Capela St. Margarida (Half)
Capela St. Margarida is a premium red wine from Quinta da Plansel in the Alentejo region of Portugal. This estate wine showcases the warm Mediterranean climate and terroir of the Alentejo DOC, producing a rich and structured red blend typical of the region's quality-focused producers.