Alandra Dry Red 75cl
Pop this when you want a red that's all juice and no homework. Alandra Dry Red is bright, berry-forward and easy on the grip, the kind of bottle you open without a second thought and somehow it's empty by the end of the meal. Got a Friday night and a tray of grilled meat coming? This is your pour. It's dry, it's fresh, and it plays nice with a crowd.
First whiff is a basket of wild berries, think ripe red plum, black cherry and a little blackcurrant, with a soft floral lift behind it. On the tongue it's medium-bodied and supple: more fruit than oak (there is no oak here, it sits in steel to keep that youthful pop), so it tastes vivid and clean. The tannins are gentle and slightly powdery, the finish is fresh and short, and there's a faint savoury, almost cured-meat edge that makes you want another sip with food. Dry, but never harsh.
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Where it's from
This comes from Herdade do Esporão, one of the big, respected names down in the Alentejo, the warm, rolling wine country in southern Portugal. The clever bit is the grapes: Moreto, Castelão and Trincadeira, all native Portuguese varieties you rarely meet outside the country, which is exactly why this tastes a little different from your usual supermarket red. Esporão keeps it in stainless steel rather than oak barrels, on purpose, so the fruit stays bright and the wine drinks young and fresh.
Good to know
- What is the price of Alandra Dry Red 75cl?
Alandra Dry Red 75cl is KSh 1,548 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Alandra Dry Red 75cl taste like?
Juicy and berry-driven: red plum, black cherry and a touch of blackcurrant, with a soft floral note and gentle tannins. It's medium-bodied, dry and fresh, with no oaky heaviness.
- What is the ABV of Alandra Dry Red?
It's 13% ABV, an easygoing strength for a dry red, and it comes in a 750ml (75cl) bottle.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C. Give it about 20 to 30 minutes in the fridge, then pour into a regular red wine glass. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Alandra Dry Red?
It loves grilled and red meats. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, roast chicken, spiced sausages or a tomato pasta all work beautifully.
- Where is Alandra Dry Red from?
Portugal, specifically the Alentejo region, made by the well-known producer Herdade do Esporão from native grapes Moreto, Castelão and Trincadeira.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. There's ripe fruit flavour that can read as juicy, but there's no real sweetness, just bright berries and a fresh finish.
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Alandra Dry Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Alandra Dry Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 375 ml at KSh 999, 750 ml at KSh 1,548 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 375 mlKSh 999
- 750 mlKSh 1,548
