2021 Revelado Alentejo Tinto, Herdade do Peso

• Style: Structured Portuguese red, cool-climate Alentejo
• Taste: Black cherry, plum, savoury spice, refined acidity, ripe tannins
• Food: Grilled lamb, roasted beef, stews, game, hard cheeses
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, cellar-worthy
• Serve: 14% abv, cool temperature, pour generously

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep ruby with aromas of black cherry and plum layered in savoury toast and nutmeg. Ripe, rounded tannins carry a keen acidity that threads through to the finish, keeping everything in balance. At 14% abv, it's substantial yet refreshing—the kind of wine that settles easily into a second pour.

The Winery — Herdade do Peso

Luís Cabral de Almeida directs winemaking at this Vidígueira estate, where cool Atlantic air and limestone soils refine the fruit. He believes the winemaker's job is to interpret nature, crafting expressive wines that reflect the site's unique character. The 2021 vintage benefited from winter rains that built vine reserves, warm dry spring flowering, and a mid-August temperature recovery that allowed slow, steady ripening. The blend—64% Alicante Bouschet with Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional—spent 12 months in French oak (10% new), contributing subtle spice without overwhelming the fruit. Hand-picked and fermented at cool temperatures, this transparent winemaking lets the terroir speak. Sustainable, vegetarian and vegan.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Built for the table rather than the tasting room, this wine pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, roasted beef, slow-cooked stews, game and venison, and hard aged cheeses. The balance of ripe tannins and keen acidity makes it ideal for Sunday lunch or an intimate date night. One of the finest expressions of Alicante Bouschet we've sourced, it sits alongside our full Portugal selection, where refinement flourishes in the Alentejo. Worth exploring further, and worth stocking your cellar with.