2022 Marques de Montemor, dry, 12% vol., Plansel

A rose wine cuvee made from the Aragonez and Castelao grape varieties, which are hand-picked and completely destemmed before fermentation. A fresh potpourri of light berries. Plenty of fruit on the palate, especially strawberry. Subtle acidity, overall a fresh, fruity summer wine. The style of the wines from Quinta da Plansel is exemplified by the passionate oenologist Dorina Lindemann. Her 60-hectare vineyard in Alentejo, Portugal, includes not only the winery but also a vine breeding facility and a gene pool of all Portuguese grape varieties. This allows the expert to draw on the diversity of over 300 grape varieties native to Portugal for her wine creations. Multiple awards for Plansel wines attest to her expertise.