Marquês de Borba Reserva Red 2017

One of the most emblematic brands of João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba combines the tradition of the Alentejo region with an excellent quality, present since the first vintage in 1997. The brand’s name comes from the happy coincidence of Jão Portugal Ramos’ vineyards and winery being located in the Borba Region and also of one of his uncles having the noble title Marquês de Borba, a title created in 1881. Present all over the world, the Marquês de Borba is today a symbol of the Alentejo region.

The grapes are handpicked to small cases to preserve the fruit’s quality. This wine is fruit of an early harvest, result of one of the hottest and driest years in decades. The winter was warm and practically rainless, followed by a cold and equally dry spring. Water stress, caused by the lack of water in the soils, gave origin to high quality grapes with a lot of concentration.

Deep in colour, have an excellent concentration of aromas. Notes of jammy red fruits and spices make this wine potent and elegant. Solid, vigorous, with compact and well-integrated tannins. Long and distinct finish. A wine for ageing.

Winery: João Portugal Ramos 
Region: DOC Alentejo
Variety: Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon  Merlot
Year: 2017
Bottle: 750 ml 
Case: 1 bottles 
Alc. Content: 14,5%
Standard Drinks: 8,30