Quinta do Barranco Longo Red Reserve Alicante Bouschet

The Quinta do Barranco Longo Reserve Alicante Bouschet is a red wine with a deep, soulful intensity, produced in the heart of the Algarve, where generous sunlight and clay-limestone soils give rise to wines of remarkable depth and character.
Made exclusively from the noble Alicante Bouschet grape, this wine expresses the strength and elegance of the Algarve terroir, revealing an imposing personality full of color, structure, and complexity.

Grape Variety: 100% Alicante Bouschet

Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels — with excellent aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep ruby with intense violet reflections, nearly opaque.

Aroma: Concentrated notes of ripe black fruits — blackberry, plum, and cassis — combined with hints of cocoa, vanilla, black pepper, and subtle toasty notes from barrel aging.

Palate: Full-bodied and structured, with firm yet silky tannins, a velvety texture, and excellent volume. The ripe black fruit is balanced by vibrant acidity, leading to a long, persistent, and elegant finish.

Style: Powerful yet refined — a cellar-worthy wine with great potential for evolution in the bottle.

Pairing: Ideal with grilled meats, stews, oven-roasted dishes (kid or veal), sirloin steak, lamb stew, aged and intensely flavored cheeses, as well as aged sheep and goat cheeses.
Other suggestions: Lamb chops with Mediterranean herbs, meat ragu with creamy polenta, blue cheese or aged cheddar.

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C

Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.5% vol.

In the heart of the Algarve, between golden hills and the gentle Atlantic breeze, lies Quinta do Barranco Longo — a true benchmark of the new generation of Algarve wines.
Founded on a philosophy of innovation and respect for the terroir, the estate combines tradition, modernity, and passion for viticulture, resulting in wines full of identity and character.

The vineyards stretch across clay-limestone soils and benefit from a Mediterranean climate that provides ripe fruit, intense aromas, and balanced freshness — a unique combination that distinguishes the region’s wines.

Each bottle reflects the producer’s dedication and precision, translating the Algarve into notes of sunshine, sea breeze, and authenticity. Whether a full-bodied red, a crisp white, or an elegant rosé, the wines of Quinta do Barranco Longo invite you to discover a vibrant and surprising region.