# Mingorra Vinho Tinto Licoroso (2011)

- **Producer:** Herdade da Mingorra
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** fortified
- **Region:** Alentejo, Portugal
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 19.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** prune, liquorice, balsamic

## About this wine

Herdade da Mingorra's 2011 Mingorra Vinho Tinto Licoroso is a fortified wine from Portugal's Alentejo region. The producer, Herdade da Mingorra, is a well-established name in the Baixo Alentejo, known for its substantial estate and a winemaking philosophy that balances traditional methods with modern technology. The Alentejo region's climate is conducive to producing wines with depth and character. This specific wine is a Vinho Tinto Licoroso with an ABV of 19% and is presented in a 500 ml bottle.

## Interesting facts

- This is a fortified wine (Vinho Tinto Licoroso).
- It has an ABV of 19%.
- Produced by a large estate in Alentejo.
- Available as an 'ordervara' in Sweden.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent sweetness and full body make it a natural partner for desserts and rich, aged cheeses. The sweetness of the wine can complement or contrast with the sweetness of the food, while its body stands up to richer textures and flavors.

## Wine making process

The Mingorra Vinho Tinto Licoroso is produced by Herdade da Mingorra in the Alentejo region of Portugal. As a Vinho Tinto Licoroso, the winemaking process involves fortification, a technique where fermentation is arrested by the addition of grape spirits. This process results in a wine with a higher alcohol content and preserved residual sugar. While specific grape varieties, fermentation details, and aging processes are not detailed, the producer's approach combines traditional winemaking methods with modern technology. The estate emphasizes sustainability in its practices.