Underdog Grape · Portugal

Alicante Bouschet

Pronounced ah-lee-KAHN-teh boo-SHAY

Alicante Bouschet is one of the few grapes with red flesh, not just red skin — it bleeds into everything. Why Portugal's Alentejo does it best, plus the cult Aluado and benchmark Mouchão, with tasting notes and where to buy.

Tasting profile
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Where it grows
Alentejo, Portugal
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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Alentejo, Portugal

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What wine is Alicante Bouschet similar to?
If you usually drink Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec or Syrah, Alicante Bouschet is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Vranec, Plavac Mali, Maratheftiko.
Read the deep diveAlicante Bouschet: The Red-Fleshed Grape That Bleeds

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