At a glance
Producer: Quinta da Plansel
Region: Alentejo, Portugal
Vintage: 2023
Grapes: Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 750ml
Why stock this wine?
An elegant alternative or upsell to offer the Rioja customer.
Perfect for restaurants looking for a versatile food wine, and retailers wanting a convincing trade-up from entry-level reds.
What’s it like?
A bit like Rioja, but more elegant, aromatic, and restrained.
Tasting note
All the characteristics of Lindemann’s entry-level red (black fruits, orange blossom) with the added complexity and softness of a year in French oak barriques. This Portuguese red wine is ready to drink now, though it could age for another five years. Refined and good value, it works well with food or without.
Food pairing
Pair with roast lamb, beef, rich pasta, or aged cheeses. This is a refined, oak-aged Alentejo red that’s as comfortable at the table as it is in the glass.
The producer
Dorina Lindemann’s wines are shaped by an unusual balance. The estate was founded by her German father after he was shipwrecked off the Portuguese coast and fell in love with the region. Dorina, who trained at the prestigious Geisenheim, joined in the 1990’s.
The estate brings Northern European rigour to the generous flavours of the Alentejo. Precision, patience, and restraint sit alongside sun and warmth.
Today, Dorina runs Quinta da Plansel with her daughters, forming a quietly confident women-led winery. Their wines reflect that dual heritage: Both disciplined and expressive.
