2022 Petit Verdot Vinho Regional Alentejano, Azamor

• Style: Single-varietal Petit Verdot, structured & fruit-driven
• Taste: Ripe plum, dark cherry, black pepper, violet & mint herbs
• Food: BBQ & grilled dishes, stews, beef, lamb, aged cheese
• Occasion: Weeknight or Sunday lunch
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 20 mins, enjoy now or age 5–7 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep garnet edging towards violet, this wine opens with aromas of black cherry and mint-tinged herbs. The palate unfolds with ripe plums and dark cherries, anchored by black pepper and a whisper of French oak warmth. At 14% ABV, it sits in that sweet spot between power and refinement — structured enough to age, immediate enough to enjoy alongside a proper meal.

The Winery — Azamor

A family-owned estate since 1998, Azamor was purchased by Alison and Joaquim Luiz-Gomes in the heart of Portugal's Alentejo, the country's most important red wine region. Rather than planting on abundant flat sites, they favour hillside locations on clay and schist at 350 metres, a choice that gives their wines greater depth than the typical valley offerings. The 2022 vintage benefited from exceptional summer heat — temperatures reached 46°C in late July — yet altitude cooling preserved ripeness with balance. After nine days of skin contact in temperature-controlled tanks, the wine aged for seven months using 20% French and American oak, the rest stainless steel, delivering colour and tannin structure without overwooding. This is Petit Verdot singing in warm climates.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This bone-dry Petit Verdot is built for the table. Pair it with grilled lamb, beef steak, game, or rich casseroles and braises. It excels alongside BBQ and hard aged cheese, making it equally at home on a weeknight or Sunday lunch. Serve at 16–18°C and decant for 20 minutes to open the wine fully. The wine is vegan and vegetarian friendly. If you're exploring single-varietal Petit Verdot expressions from around the world, this deserves a place in your collection. Browse our Petit Verdot selection, our full Portugal range, and the vibrant offerings from Alentejo.