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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Atlantico Vinho Regional Alentejano 2010 80 Points
Red blend predominantly from Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante grown on clay and schist site, showing a pale bright, ruby red, translucent.
Clean, moderate plus intensity, perfume, pure, plums, red berries, almondy note.
Dry with dash residual sugar, moderate acidity, fresh, fruity with juicy delicate red fruits follows through, savory, easy drinking, best served lightly chilled, near perfect alcohol of 12.5% abv, makes this a serious lunchtime companion. Great price at R 39/bottle at Checkers.
