Nose: Dark berries, tar, leather, anise, prunes, and mint.
Palate: Lush, dark fruit with supple, plush tannins. It’s super juicy and delicious, with dark plum and black cherries and blackberries covered in dark chocolate with a savoury herbaceousness on the mid-palate. The acidity is pretty high, so it makes the heavier flavours feel more refreshing than they might otherwise be. This is a food wine, and it definitely needs a bit of a chill (especially if you’re going to drink it on its own). Full write up: www.nikinosewine.com/home/alianca-bairrada-reserva-2015-review