Susana Esteban Procura Tinto is a premium red wine produced by Susana Esteban, a renowned winemaker from Portugal. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the Alentejo region, known for its hot and dry climate, which results in concentrated and flavorful wines. The vineyards are located on hillsides with poor soils, forcing the vines to work harder and produce more complex flavors. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-picking and foot-treading the grapes, followed by aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with intense aromas of dark fruit, spices, and a hint of vanilla. It has a smooth and velvety texture, with a long and satisfying finish. Overall, Susana Esteban Procura Tinto is a wine that showcases the best of Portuguese winemaking, and is a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Susana Esteban Procura Tinto is a deliciously layered, full-bodied red that offers aromas of red and black fruits, chocolate, and sweet spices.On the palate, it is rich and velvety with flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry, subtle savory notes, and hints of licorice and vanilla. The finish is long and balanced, with a lingering note of sweet spices. Enjoy this wine now or let it age gracefully for the next few years.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2052
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Alicante Bouschet
ORIGINS
Winery: Susana Esteban
Region: Alentejo
Nestled in the south of Portugal, Alentejo is a wine region that is often overlooked. With its Mediterranean climate, rolling hills, and ancient winemaking traditions, Alentejo is a hidden gem in the world of wine.
Alentejo has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region has been producing wine since the time of the Romans, and it has been an important part of the Portuguese economy for centuries. In the 19th century, Alentejo was the largest wine producer in Portugal, and it remains an important part of the country's wine industry today.