# Reserva Tinto (2022)

- **Producer:** ADEGA MAYOR
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet
- **Region:** Alentejo, Portugal
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, raspberry, red cherry, violet, black cherry, cloves, toasted oak, vanilla, cedar

## About this wine

Adega Mayor Reserva Tinto is a red wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, produced by ADEGA MAYOR. The winery was founded by Rui Nabeiro, driven by a passion for wine and his homeland. Adega Mayor spans 350 hectares and benefits from a Mediterranean ecosystem, with a strong tradition of grape cultivation. The producer's mission is to celebrate Portuguese life and culture through its wines, with a commitment to sustainability. The 2022 vintage is noted for its youthful exuberance and balanced profile, reflecting the Alentejo terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Adega Mayor was the first purpose-built winery in Portugal.
- The winery's architecture was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Siza Vieira.
- The estate benefits from a unique Mediterranean ecosystem.
- The 2022 vintage earned a Silver medal at Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2024.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and assertive tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and proteins, cutting through fat and cleansing the palate. The fruit-forward notes can harmonize with herb-infused dishes, while the subtle spice elements can echo the flavors of well-seasoned cuisine.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Adega Mayor Reserva Tinto begins with hand-harvested grapes that are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months, with a portion maturing in stainless steel and the remainder in second and third-year French oak barrels. The wine also benefits from bottle aging before release. This approach aims to balance fruit expression with subtle oak influence and structural development.