2022 Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto, Azamor

• Style: Vibrant Red Blend
• Taste: Ripe plum and dark cherry, savoury depth, supple tannins
• Food: BBQ & Grilled Dishes; Stews & Braises; Game & Venison; Roast Dinners; Beef & Steak
• Occasion: Weeknight; Sunday Lunch
• Serve: Room temperature or lightly chilled, 13.5% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Ripe plum and dark cherry emerge first, wrapped in a savoury, slightly herbal frame that settles into the glass with real presence. The tannins are supple and the acidity bright enough to carry the fruit without dominating. At 13.5% ABV, this seven-variety blend achieves a seamless balance where power and refinement coexist—a wine built for drinking, not dissecting.

The Winery — Azamor

Purchased by Alison and Joaquim Luiz-Gomes in 1998, Azamor has quietly built a reputation for consistency in the Alentejo, Portugal's renowned "bread basket" for red wine. The estate's 27 hectares occupy high-altitude hillside sites at 350 metres elevation, where clay soils and altitude deliver greater flavour density than flatter vineyard sites. Alison crafts her blend from local varieties—Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet—combined with international selections including Petit Verdot and Syrah. The 2022 vintage endured a dry spring and July peaks of 46°C, yet the high elevation provided crucial cooling that preserved freshness. Winemaking is restrained: cool maceration before fermentation, then seven months in mostly stainless steel with just 20% oak, keeping focus on fruit rather than wood.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a natural partner for grilled or roasted meats, cassoulet, stews, and any dish where savoury depth matters more than delicacy. Equally at home with barbecued pork ribs as with Portuguese game, it works across a weeknight dinner or Sunday lunch spread. Explore the best of Portugal's red wine selection, and discover why Alentejo remains one of the country's most important regions for exceptional value. Syrah & Shiraz lovers will recognise that structural spine here, but this blend proves the power of mixing tradition with confidence.