Special vintages for special occasions
The festive holidays around the corner require the perfect wines for the occasion. The “Rótulo de Cortiça” range from Adega de Borba will be the perfect choice for those who are looking for excellent widely-known wines.
The traditional wooden package contains the wines Adega de Borba Reserva Red 2013, Adega de Borba Reserva White 2013 and Adega de Borba Grande Reserva 2011.
Produced only in exceptional years, the first vintage of “Rótulo de Cortiça” dates back to 1964 and these wines have already established their presence in the markets as one of the trademarks from the Alentejo, making them the perfect choice to accompany traditional meals and special moments this Christmas.
Adega de Borba Grande Reserva 2011
An awarded wine is always a good gift option. Adega de Borba Rótulo de Cortiça Grande Reserva 2011 was recently awarded a gold medal in the summer edition of the German competition Mundus Vini 2015 and “The best of Portugal 2014” by Revista de Vinhos (Portuguese Wine magazine) in Os Melhores do Ano de 2014 (The Best from 2014).
This wine has a ruby colour and red nuances. The aroma is intense with notes of wild berries, chocolate and toast. The flavour is soft and fresh, with strong tannins of black fruits and spices. The aftertaste is characterised by a silky, elegant and long flavour.
Adega de Borba Rótulo de Cortiça Grande Reserva Red 2011 wine is also available for its biggest lovers in a magnum bottle (1.5 l), a limited edition, in a gift wooden box.
Recommended retail price for Adega de Borba Grande Reserva Red 2011 is 15€.
Recommended retail price for Adega de Borba Grande Reserva Red 2011 Magnum is 38€.
Adega de Borba Reserva White 2013
Adega de Borba Reserva White 2013 is back this Christmas and is once again mandatory at every Portuguese table.
Produced from white varieties recently introduced in the vine population of the Alentejo region – Arinto, Verdelho and Alvarinho – the result is a fresh and balanced wine, with a lot of structure. Adega de Borba Reserva White 2013 has a citrus lemon-like colour and an intense aroma of tropical ripen fruits and vanilla. With a velvety, balanced and fresh flavour, an aroma of citrus fruits and a slight hint of honey, this Limited Edition returns in the shape of a harmonious wine with great balance.
Recommended retail price for Adega de Borba Reserva White 2013 is 9.99€.
Adega de Borba Reserva Red 2011
A distinct wine produced from the Aragonez, Trincadeira, Castelão and Alicante Bouschet grapes. It aged for 12 months in 3rd and 4th year French oak barrels and barrels made from exotic wood. With a deep well-defined ruby colour and red nuances, it has a fine and elegant aroma with hints of black fruits, jam and white chocolate. Its flavour is soft, slightly astringent and balanced with notes of ripen fruits, and soft yet full-bodied tannins. The aftertaste is long and elegant, and it is ideal to accompany traditional and Christmas pastries. It is available in magnum bottles (1.5 l) with a wooden box.
Recommended retail price for Adega de Borba Reserva Red 2011 Magnum is 23€. Recommended retail price for Adega de Borba Reserva Red 2013 – 750 ml is 9.99€.
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About Adega de Borba
Founded in 1955 Adega de Borba is a cooperative of 300 wine growers who cultivate around 2,000 hectares of vine (70% red grapes and 30% white grapes), an annual volume of one million cases of 9 litres. Adega de Borba is one of the 10 biggest wine producers in the country.
Within its portfolio some of the more distinctive wines are Adega de Borba DOC, one of the top selling wines in Portugal within its segment, the iconic Adega de Borba Reserva “Rótulo de Cortiça”, a brand that is over 45 years old and one of the most important hallmarks from the Alentejo region, the historical Montes Claros, a brand which dates back to 1945, one the first names to be distinguished by its unique quality in Portugal, Convento da Vila which is widely known for its value for money, and the most recent range of single varietals under the name Senses. In 2014 Adega de Borba was awarded with 52 medals in all national and international competitions held that year. It is a pioneer in innovation within its category, having been integrated the Innovation network of SMBs from COTEC and received the status of Excellence SMB awarded by IAPMEI.