The Alfrocheiro grape variety first emerged in Portugal and in the Dão region after the phylloxera epidemic and finds its natural territory in this region. We do not know of any foreign or national origins of this grape variety, but it was once known as the “Tinta Francesa de Viseu” (= French red grape variety from Viseu). It is a very rare, high-altitude grape variety, that teaches us to produce small amounts and respect its fragility. Tha Taboadella Alfrocheiro Reserva red has firm, delicate and structuring tannins.
2020 | 93 pts Cellar Selection, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, USA
2020 | 92 pts, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Mark Squires, USA
2020 | 18 pts, Revista Grandes Escolhas, Portugal
2020 | 17.5 pts Highly Recommended, Revista de Vinhos, Portugal
2019 | 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss, USA
2019 | 90 pts, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Mark Squires, USA
2019 | 17 pts, Revista Grandes Escolhas (JPM), Portugal
2018 | 94 pts, WineAnorak, UK
2018 | 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss, USA
2018 | 92 pts, James Suckling
2018 | 91 pts, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Mark Squires, USA
2018 | 91 pts, José Peñin, Spain
2018 | 17.5 pts, Revista Grandes Escolhas, Portugal