PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 2019 Vidigueira Trincadeira Red 3 x 0.75L 2020 Vidigueira Trincadeira Red 3 x 0.75L 6 Bottles Alentejo Region DESCRIPTION Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito was founded in 1960, but its chronology goes far beyond its 60 years of existence. It was created to protect the vineyard, wine and the ancient lifestyle of this wine sub-region and bring even more renown and quality to the wine produced here. Over the years, an intense effort has been made to protect grape varieties and production techniques, which is why, in the winery heritage of the Winery, autochthonous grape varieties are discovered, perfected from generation to generation, among which Antão stands out. Vaca. This grape variety, legitimized as the Vidigueira variety and inspiring muse of the winery, gives rise to an exceptional white wine whose notoriety earns it the title of «The White of Alentejo». With a production of approximately 6 million liters of wine per year and 8 million kilos of grapes per harvest, resulting from the exploration of around 1500 hectares of vineyards by its approximately 300 partners, it is today a modern and prominent winery. Never forgetting its origins, it projects into the future supported by the people and the quality of the terroir of the wine sub-region. WINEMAKER: Luís Morgado Leão. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2019 Vintage) 91 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage) 88 Points, Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast (2022 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Trincadeira (100%). VINIFICATION Aged for 6 months in oak barrels. 2019 TASTING NOTES Intense garnet colour, aroma of ripe black stone fruits. It has an extremely full-bodied taste, with a vegetal touch typical of the grape variety, very present and smooth tannins, long and complex finish. 2020 TASTING NOTES Rich and full, this wine has swathes of fresh toast aromas. It is dense with its red fruits shining through the tannins. SERVING Start the meal with a liver pâté on Alentejo bread crust. Don’t be afraid to also try this red wine with soft cheeses. Finish the meal with a world classic: Coq au vin. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 18ºC and 20ºC. Consume in moderation.