Wine Spectator:  Rated as Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style.  "This powerful red delivers ripe, balanced flavors of dark plum, mocha, mincemeat and dark chocolate. The good structure is supported by plenty of tannins.  " Feb 2011

Winery:   "Callabriga Alentejo 2008 has an intense red-purple hue. Its aroma is very intense, dominated by ripe black fruit, with notes of oak, caramel, dry fruit and aromatic herbs. In the mouth it shows soft tannins, good volume and a finish with hints of aromatic herbs."

Wired For Wine:  At this price, you are going to want to load up on this intensely delicious Callabriga Alentejo!  It is fantastic as an aperitif, with food, and in a refreshing, fruit-filled sangria.  Quem está com sede?  Distribute the first generous glasses to enjoy with escarole and bacon crostini with mostarda.  The oak and herbs of this Callabriga will work nicely with the earthy escarole.  Moving on the the entree, we think just about any meaty choice you can think of will be terrific next to this powerful red and its ripe, dark fruit, lovely tannins, and herbal notes.  If you're in the mood to grill, we know you will love this Alentejo with andouille and beef burgers with spicy mayo and caramelized onions.  A more formal occasion would make rack of lamb with fresh rosemary and garlic next to roasted potatoes a great choice.   For maximum time with guests, make a platter of  rib-eye and roasted tomato sandwiches on sourdough in advance, and then just join the festivities...  Open another bottle of this Portuguese nectar and serve it with a warm goat cheese with pumpkin seeds on top.  Onde está o meu saca-rolhas?!

Size:  750ml, cork
Varietal:  Aragonês (a.k.a. Tinta Roriz), Alfrocheiro Preto and Alicante Bouschet
Alcohol:  14.5%
Ageing:   12 months in 225 litre oak barrels; further refined in bottle for 6 months
Region:   Alentejo, Portugal
Limited Production: 2,900 dozen