Herdade do Pombal Tinto 2002
Full-bodied red wine crafted in a traditional, approachable yet complex Alentejo style. · Herdade do Pombal (Almira Rosária Serrano Anjinho Lopes Guerreiro), located in Estremoz, Alentejo, Portugal. A boutique estate producer recognized for crafting authentic, terroir-driven regional wines.
Vintage: 2002. A warm and somewhat challenging growing season in Alentejo that yielded deeply concentrated grapes with mature flavors and soft structures.
Type
Full-bodied red wine crafted in a traditional, approachable yet complex Alentejo style.
Producer
Herdade do Pombal (Almira Rosária Serrano Anjinho Lopes Guerreiro), located in Estremoz, Alentejo, Portugal. A boutique estate producer recognized for crafting authentic, terroir-driven regional wines.
Country
Portugal. Known for its rich winemaking heritage, unique indigenous grape varieties, and stringent DOC classification systems, balancing Old World traditions with modern innovations.
Vintage
2002. A warm and somewhat challenging growing season in Alentejo that yielded deeply concentrated grapes with mature flavors and soft structures.
Region & Appellation
Alentejo DOC, Sub-region of Estremoz, Portugal. Alentejo is Portugal's premier warm-climate wine region known for rich, fruit-forward, and well-structured wines.
Grape Varieties
A traditional Alentejo red blend typically consisting of indigenous varieties such as Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, and Castelão.
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby core with significant brick-red and garnet hues at the rim, indicating mature aging, medium-deep intensity, and moderate viscosity.
Aroma Profile
Complex tertiary bouquet featuring dried figs, stewed plums, leather, tobacco leaf, damp earth, subtle spice, and integrated oak notes of vanilla and cedar.
Tasting Notes
A velvety initial impression unfolding into a harmonious mid-palate of dried dark fruits, earth, and spice, finishing with a lingering, smooth, and savory persistence.
Flavor Profile
Flavors of baked blackberry, dried cherry, plum jam, complemented by secondary notes of mocha, forest floor, sweet tobacco, and subtle baking spices.
Body & Texture
Medium-plus to full body with a silky, soft texture derived from well-integrated, polymerized tannins and moderate, warming extract.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium acidity providing a fresh, balancing spine against the rich fruit profile; tannins are fully resolved, fine-grained, and velvety soft from bottle aging.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with zero residual sugar, balanced naturally by lush fruit extract and smooth alcohol warmth.
Alcohol Content
13.0% ABV, typical for balanced traditional Alentejo reds of this era, offering a moderate and integrated warmth.
Aging & Oak
Aged in a combination of stainless steel and seasoned oak barrels, followed by extensive bottle aging in the cellar prior to release.
Food Pairings
Ideal with traditional Portuguese roasted meats, slow-cooked lamb shanks, game dishes, cured sausages, and mature hard cheeses like Serra da Estrela.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18°C (60-64°F) in a generous Bordeaux or universal wine glass. Decanting is recommended to remove sediment and allow the aged aromas to open up. Drink now.
Price Range
$20 - $40 USD (estimated value for mature vintage release)
Quality Assessment
88-90 points. A solid, very well-matured Alentejo red offering classic tertiary development, excellent balance, and traditional charm.
Production Methods
Traditional destemming and crushing, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs, followed by barrel maturation and prolonged bottle aging.
Terroir
Continental Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool winters, featuring clay-limestone and schist soils that impart distinctive minerality and structure.
History & Heritage
Estate-bottled in Estremoz, the heart of Alentejo's historical wine country, reflecting generations of dedication to regional winemaking traditions.
Interesting Facts
The label prominently features the estate's 'HP' monogram and highlights the specific family estate ownership under Almira Rosária Serrano Anjinho Lopes Guerreiro.
Cellaring Potential
Fully mature and at its peak drinking window; should be consumed now as further cellaring will not improve the wine.
Similar Wines
Esporão Reserva Tinto, Cartuxa Évora Tinto, Mouchão Alicante Bouschet, and other aged Alentejo DOC red blends.