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Alianca Winery Reserva Bairrada 2006 Wine Review

Alianca Winery Reserva Bairrada 2006

Alianca Winery Reserva Bairrada  2006

Bairrada DOC, Portugal

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $8.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Alianca Winery

Agent: Colio Estate Wines

Natalie's Score: 87/100

Simple, lip-smacking red with delicious notes of purple plums, oak and mocha.

Bairrada food pairings: roast beef, lamb, stews, grilled meats.

This Alianca Winery Reserva Bairrada 2006 was reviewed on July 15, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Dan Trcka Wine Blogger rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

AMAZING BUY. This wine, 2006 RESERVA, that can be found in the general Portuguese section (158741) for $8.50 has a light to medium body, is aromatic and smooth and has fragrances of cedar (pronounced) and leather (subtle). The fruit is integrated to aged, tannins are refined (ready to drink at opening) and finish is medium. This wine is ready to drink now and will not benefit from further aging, but should still be good in two years or so, in case you choose to stock up. Impression: NICE. Tasted several times, reviewed Mar/10.

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